‘The refugee experience is also one of not belonging, of not fitting in; of being, as Blasim puts it, ‘always between two fires: your first home and your new one’. In highlighting the refugee experience, in all of its bleakness and disconnection, God 99 excels.’

‘In a time when days are becoming darker and shorter, and armchair travel is all that most of us can realistically aspire to, this anthology makes a wonderful companion. ‘

‘Both powerful and poetic, the chilling prescience and emotional eloquence of Ravn’s prose is wonderfully rendered in Martin Aitken’s translation.’

‘In many ways, it’s this minimalism that gives the book a real edge. The free verse style lends the narrative a tautness.’

‘A single word makes the difference between life and death. It’s a compelling testament to the notion that we all have a choice: one that seems especially relevant seventy-five years on.’

‘Rave is an all-consuming experience. It’s a challenging read. For anyone who was there, though, it will most likely be worth it.’