A remarkable debut. These are some of the best evocations of depression you'll read (Observer)

Extraordinary. Owing to Hunt's robust, intelligent style and ingenuiuty and compassion with which she deals with her story, it is very good indeed (Daily Telegraph)

Offers a powerful evocation of depression. Brilliantly original and thought-provoking. She tackles a serious topic with humour and intelligence and marks herself out as one to watch (Sunday Express)

Moving. Hunt treats her heavy themes with a light, intelligent touch and writes with a distinctive blend of humour, restraint and insight (Metro)

Marvellously original, tender and funny debut novel. Rebecca Hunt proves herself to be a gifted writer who has no need of fictional realism to deliver profound truths (Daily Mail)

Utterly gripping, truly innovative, beautifully written. One of those novels which knocks you sideways with the brilliance of the idea behind it (Stylist)

A real joy to read: funny, clever and original. A darkly comic debut that hits all the right notes (Scotsman)

Inventive and original (Grazia)

Taking to the Leeds Unconvention, as it's on someone's wish list. Enjoy!

Wow what a surprise! I heard a bit of this on Radio 4 and have been looking out for it. Thank you Retromonkey!!

I sneaked in before Juliko to read this but now handing back to her.

The character of Mr. Chartwell was clever and led me to think about the complex relationship between people and depression.

Interesting book for a number of different reasons.

I tend to like to see things literally - and I think that the description of the black dog as a character, and the way he lays heavily on people, probably gives some insight into depression in a different way to describing depression.

I was also interested in what you saw of Churchill and Clementine.

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