A masterwork... an almost unbearable, tumultuous, blood-pounding experience

Baldwin is one of the few genuinely indispensable American writers

A delicate and fine-tuned talent... The book reveals Baldwin's immense will and professionalism

Let our novelists read Mr Baldwin and tremble. There is a whirlwind loose in the land

In Another Country, Baldwin created the essential American drama of the century

A perceptive, tears-trickling-down-the-side-of-your-nose-on-the-bus brilliant read

Moving and intelligent

A poignant tale of life, love and loss

Traditional, light-hearted romantic fiction at its best

Poignant and humorous

A buoyant tale that will have you laughing and crying from start to finish

The twists and turns in the plot will leave you dizzy

The story is original and the suspense is skilfully built. An infuriatingly enjoyable feel-good read

An engaging and original plot