Praise for A Cloud in the Shape of a Girl
“There’s not a false note in this powerful, beautifully crafted exploration of the trade-offs in women’s lives.”
— People
“[An] incisive, intricate novel … As Thompson examines the present and past of each of the three generations of women, she adroitly reveals how their life experiences shaped them into being so different from one another. Intense, compassionate, and satisfying, Thompson’s novel is filled with real, complex characters whose destinies are inextricably tied to the women in their lives.”
— Publisher’s Weekly
“Ever insightful, imaginative, compassionate, and funny, Thompson is a virtuoso of thorny interactions between wholly realized characters rife with contradictions. “
— Booklist (Starred Review)
“Thompson’s talents for immersive storytelling and sharp characters are on brilliant display. The author’s fans will savor this.”
— Publisher’s Weekly