“This story of a dysfunctional family, a debut novel told in the first person by a deeply perceptive and compassionate writer new to the South African market, is raw, funny and extremely moving. It is a totally satisfying read and a fine achievement.”

– PAMELA JOOSTE, AUTHOR OF DANCE WITH A POOR MAN’S DAUGHTER

“Like a rediscovered box of haberdashery remnants – ribbon shreds and lace, frayed cotton, stretched elastic – the nostalgia here evokes a conflicting assortment of emotions. Tender, touching and troubling all at the same time. A poignant reminder of the impact of parenting on a person’s psyche – for better and for worse.”

– NANCY V RICHARDS, FREELANCE RADIO AND PRINT JOURNALIST, AUTHOR, PRESENTER OF SAFM LITERATURE, FOUNDER OF WOMEN ZONE

“Lionel Trilling said: ‘Of this time, of that place, of some parentage, what does it matter?’ It matters. This book could only have come from a specific time, place and parentage and it is one not much written of. Carol brings everything in her phenomenal memory back with crystal clarity.”

– LESLEY BEAKE, WRITER FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND AUTHOR OF SONG OF BE