“[Govier’s] excellent use of flashbacks adds depth to the novel and provides a clear understanding of Joan’s life.Govier has the capacity to capture the sense of “being there” both physically and mentally: as in the opening bar scene. It is smokey, sweaty and smelly and ripples with undercurrents.” – Canadian Book Reviews Online

“Themes of feminism and independence… warp time into a single line of fate.” – Toronto Star