“A delightfully twisted tale, full of sharp humour and keen observations. Oskar makes for a very memorable modern day anti-hero”
— The Mirror
“A dark, beautifully crafted and, at times hilarious, story about a young man’s spiritual transformation. Highly recommended for young adults and grown ups alike”
— Fiona Parker, panellist on the WHSmith Childrens' Book Awards
“Unique, absorbing, complex and absolutely unforgettable”
— Raminta Raj, Book Blogger @Book_Inspector
“Insightful… moving ... on a par with The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night”
— Linda Townsend
“Written with enormous humour and compassion, Oskar and his supporting cast live well beyond the pages of this highly imaginative and haunting tale. Hugely thought-provoking, this would be a fantastic book to read and discuss with young adults”
— Sarah Quigley, school librarian, Compass School, Southwark
“Deliciously dark humour…an absolute triumph of a character”
— Linda Hill
“A stunning debut. Made me laugh out loud, cry … and ache with recognition”
— The Huffington Post
“A magical, thought-provoking and uplifting tale...one of this year’s must-reads”
— Daily Mirror
“A life-affirming and original debut from a local author who is really one to watch”
— Waterstones, Notting Hill
“A wonderful concept! I loved the idea of being offered a retrospective of one’s life.”
— Sue Scott, London
“Cinema Lumière is one of those magical stories you cannot put down… full of sharp wit and an understanding of the human condition.”
— Lee Carter, Ladbroke Grove
“The characters are so unique and well described.”
