Austere, powerful and thought-provoking, it is a book that deserves to be read and one that lingers with you, simmering, for many hours afterwards. - The Idle Woman (blog) Reviews from the UK: A dark and powerful read, underpinned by a growing sense of terrible tension. -- Daily Mail Stunningly accomplished ... claustrophobic and compelling ... deeply unsettling, strangely beautiful ... an extraordinary debut. -- Daily Telegraph Tench is a mesmerizing read. I cannot recommend it highly enough. -- Asymptote Journal A brilliant, necessary novel. -- De Morgen A dark and impressive feat. -- De Volkskrant Takes your breath away. -- Antwerp Gazette A book your eyes stick to like magnets. -- NRC Handelsblad A flawless novel. -- De Telegraaf A portrait of a good person with dangerous tendencies - more terrifying and infinitely sadder than a portrait of a monster. -- HP / De Tijd
