Apex Hides the Hurt

Praise

WINNER OF THE PEN OAKLAND/JOSEPHINE MILES LITERARY AWARD

“Wickedly funny…. Whitehead is making a strong case for a new name of his own: that of the best of the new generation of American novelists.” —The Boston Globe

“Breathtaking…. It’s pure joy to read writing like this…. On almost every page there is a sentence to dazzle and delight.” —San Francisco Chronicle

“A brilliant, witty, and subtle novel, written in a most engaging style, with tremendous aptness of language and command of plot.” —The New York Review of Books

“Terrific…. Inspired…. Engaging, exuding energy…. Will have you nodding in wonder.” —The Miami Herald

“Dazzling…. Gorgeous, expertly crafted sentences…. An eloquent novel about racial identity in America.” —Newsweek

“Brilliant…. Exhilarating…. What keeps you reading this critique of language is its language, and our perverse delight in the ingenious abuse of words.” —The New York Times