" This is my first Rebus novel by Ian Rankin, and it was very satisfying. Quite long, but without any sense of padding a plot that could easily have been a short story. Complex both in detail and emotion; real characters, vivid descriptions, sometimes lyrical, sometimes gritty. A surprising ending in which rough justice works itself out and a sequel is prepared for. And I learned what haar is. And I also learned that in spite of being "corrected" by some whisky snobs, I'm not a useless numpty for preferring a wee drop of water with my single malt. "
— Jon, 1/19/2014