" The atomspherics if this novel are exceptional, but I found the story itself to be rather trivial. In my view, the only reason it became so popular, other than being short, is that it portrays a father doing what a father is supposed to do, protect his son to the best of his ability. In the male-bashing culture of contemporary America, that is seen as news, and may well account for why Oprah chose it for her book club. "
— James, 12/28/2013