A perfect book. So original, with an astounding use of multiple narratives that keeps you on your toes until the very last page. The writing is gorgeous and ethereal; the power of tone makes the reading experience feel like you are sitting in a dark theater one minute, climbing a volcano the next, it’s all-encompassing. Hamya makes constructing a revelatory novel look easy; this is what contemporary literature should be in every sense, a gift I would be hard-pressed to forget and will be so excited to put in the hands of all my favorite friends and readers.
The Hypocrite by Jo Hamya, (List Price: $26, Pantheon, 9780593701034, August 2024)
Reviewed by Emily Tarr, Thank You Books in Birmingham, Alabama