“Lovingly and delightfully told, and completely without sentimentality, Grubisic’s autobiographical novel is a long ode to youth, to unquenchable life and, yes, it’s nostalgic but in the best possible way.” –Vancouver Sun”A wordsmith by nature and profession, Grubisic spends pages on lengthy and complex passages that appear as digressions, yet are written with intention: every word is fitting, deliberate, and laden with meaning.” –Quill and Quire”Grubisic’s novel is an exciting exercise in language, and it does give its readers enough to hold onto, should they be ready for the ride. The story’s climax is a fantastic marriage of music and poetic prose, culminating in a final performance that leaves its readers, characters, and linguistic audience wanting more disjunction, confusion, and grunge.” –Lambda Literary”This excursion into the ’80s will be immersive for readers who remember the decade fondly; the story of dreamers pushing against the confines of conventionality and limited expectations will resonate more broadly.” –Publishers Weekly