“Humor on every page. A quirky book, it deals with deep psychological and philosophical truths in a lighthearted way. . . . Roger has a definite skill for making unlikable characters endearing. With Frank Wynne’s fun translation, there’s no doubt of Roger’s comedic flair and the memorable voice of Jean-Pierre.” — Foreword Reviews
“The perfect pick-me-up… Not just funny, it has that indefinable something that makes it perfect for ‘anytime’ reading.” — Connexion
“A magical, tender and darkly humorous novel. Its pocket size makes it an ideal, heart-warming holiday read.” — The Lady
“I was hooked from the get go.” — Nudge-Book
“Witty, well observed and brilliantly written.” — Mature Times
Praise for Soft in the Head:
“A tale of quiet hope and discovery… candid and refreshing.” - Financial Times
“Unapologetically heartwarming… celebrates humanity, love, empathy, the sense of community and generosity of spirit.” - Herald Magazine
“If you want summer reading escapism, you can’t go wrong with this tender tale of an unlikely, love-filled friendship.” - Big Issue
“Highly readable… Highly recommended.” - Nudge
“Uplifting, bright and hopeful from the first page, this is a wonderful little book… Frank Wynne’s translation is superb.” - The Connexion
“One of the sweetest books that I have read this year… a true elegy to friendship… managing to be life-affirming without being saccharine… a book truly to treasure.” - Girl with Her Head in a Book
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