“… Beach’s spare, poetic prose swept me away from the present world of mad dictators into a magical timeless realm like the sweet books of my childhood. I was transported and found myself rationing each page near the end, because I did not want to leave Beach’s fictional world. Highly recommended, even if you don’t like puppets, poetry or fables. It’s all about the craft and the way Beach spins a sharp sensuous story…”
While it is a highly original tale, many of its themes—alienation, the search for understanding and companionship, and struggle for independence—are universal…”
“From the start, the book has the power to take a reader on a journey that is wonderfully image-laden…. [You] get the feeling that every single word has been meticulously chosen… It’s always polished but crackles with authenticity.”
# 1 on Edmonton Fiction Bestsellers list, March 19, 2017
# 2 on Saskatoon Fiction Bestsellers list, April 8, 2017
# 7 on Edmonton Fiction Bestsellers list, April 23, 2017
# 7 on Edmonton Fiction Bestsellers list, September 24, 2017