"Epic time-travel drama with a healthy dose of political intrigue and romance. The sequels are also excellent, especially Book 2, (Dragonfly in Amber). You will cry. Trust me."
"Anyone who thinks Harry Potter is just for kids is very sadly mistaken and has my deepest sympathy. This one is pure genius but read them all. At once."
"I have read this time and time again and never get bored. A mind-bendingly clever and face-breakingly funny yarn from the master of sci-fi humour. May he rest in peace."
"I was inexplicably fascinated by a devious, despicable character. This book virtually reads itself to you, it is effortless, addictive and satisfying."
"If you want to laugh until it hurts try this gem. Not so much a book as a series of humorous observations, this had me crying uncontrollable tears of mirth in embarrassingly public places."
"A beautiful book which turns distant and unconvincing Biblical characters into real people. Heartbreaking and heart-warming, gruesome and glorious, all at the same time."
"I know it's another children's book but this is my ALL -TIME list. I read this when I was 13 and it made me happy, sad, angry and elated. I didn't know books could do that before. It changed my life!"
"This was the first book that had me reading under the covers with a torch, and the only time I ever cried simply because I had come to the end and didn't want to say goodbye."
