“[A] thoughtful puzzle mystery, […] Mishani has constructed the plot as a psychological thriller, a conventional format in any language, but the story has a lot more to say for itself. To be sure, there are scenes of genuine terror. […] But there are also surprising plot twists and smart character insights, not to mention some terrific Tel Aviv street scenes.”
Read Marilyn Stasio's full column in The New York Times Book Review.