"With its skilled writing, nuanced characterizations, and fascinating discussions of the linguistic and cultural differences between Quebec and Senegal – Bouchet was born in France and raised in Senegal and speaks fluent Wolof – it feels like the kind of novel we need more of." - JC Sutcliffe, Canadian Notes & Queries

“A Sparkling novel.” - Danielle Laurin, Le Devoir

“Although sometimes dark, the novel bursts with tenderness and lucidity, poetry and humour.” -- Valérie Lessard, Le Droit

“The book is dazzling. Through the eyes of a young Senegalese who came to Quebec with his family we discover a world of contradictions and beauty.” –Les Libraires magazine