unflinching look at grief, self-recrimination and the way people try to put themselves back together after loss' Lydia Kiesling, author of
The Golden State'Each character in
Ordinary Hazards bears the weight of their history, and Bruno shows how even the most devastating secrets deserve redemption' Fatima Mirza, author of
A Place for Us'Quiet but emotionally engaging, this atmospheric novel has a raft of enduring characters . . . Bruno has a gift for observation which she uses to produce a haunting examination of love, loss and grief'
Daily Mail'Impressive . . . a beguiling portrayal of grief'
Prima Magazine'Devastating'
Woman's Way'A kaleidoscopic novel of the best variety, spinning into and out of itself as it explores grief, love and loss in ways that will haunt readers long past the last page'
Shelf Awareness'Bruno shows a masterful talent for sketching both the outlines and depths of depression, guilt and self-loathing . . . A spellbinding portrait of grief'
Kirkus Reviews'Echoing the small-town atmospheric work of Richard Russo, Andre Dubus III and Jane Smiley, Bruno's novel introduces a lyrical, earnest and heartfelt voice. For the regulars, or anyone who's walked into a woodpaneled haven and had their drink of choice slid across a well-polished bar without exchanging a word,
Ordinary Hazards burns deliciously, but goes down easy'
Booklist'Engrossing . . . Bruno's thoughtful tale offers memorable insights on the meaning of home'
Publishers Weekly
