Author:Georges Perec,Gilbert Adair
Anton Vowl is missing. Ransacking his Paris flat, a group of his faithful companions trawl through his diary for any hint as to his location and, insidiously, a ghost, from Vowl's past starts to cast its malignant shadow. This virtuoso story, chock-full of plots and subplots, shows the skill of both author and translator who impart all the action without a crucial grammatical prop: the letter 'e'.
A true tour de force: a full-length novel containing not a single 'E'. An entertaining post-modern detective story...dazzling... the translator's dazzling recreation conveys the author's near magical cleverness while preserving an underlying seriousness that makes this book much more than a curiosity
—— New YorkerAdair's translation is an astounding Anglicisation of Francophonic mania, a daunting triumph of will pushing its way through imposing roadblocks to a magical country, an absurdist nirvana, of humour, pathos and loss
—— TimeTalking to the Dead flies off the page, startling the reader with its brilliance
—— Financial TimesThis is a memorable and assured work
—— Sunday TimesKuzneski's writing has raw power
—— James PattersonWriting at full throttle, with unparalleled acceleration and expert control. Hop aboard for a great ride.
—— Steve BerryA fast and furious thrill ride with the perfect amount of history and humour blended in ...
—— Raymond Khoury, bestselling author of The Last TemplarNonstop action, ancient mysteries, twisted villains, and memorable heroes. Kuzneski's books have got it all!
—— Boyd MorrisonChris Kuzneski is a remarkable new writer, who completely understands what makes for a good story: action, sex suspense, humour, and great characters
—— Nelson DeMilleA story that is told well and Mr Grisham keeps the pages flipping. Pefectly enjoyable read.
—— Law Society's GazetteAn engrossing look at the US legal system
—— Glasgow Evening TimesGrisham's novel starts at a cracking pace, he produces a compelling finale.
—— Mail on Sunday