Reviews
"Zevin's touch is marvelously light even as she considers profundities, easily moving among humor, wisdom and lyricism. . . .No plot synopsis can convey what a rich, wise spell this book casts." - The New York Times Book Review
"Gabrielle Zevin has constructed a fascinating 'what if?' Great humor and speculation, on pets as well as people." - Chicago Tribune
“…this is a book about the fleeting beauty of life, the necessity of love, and the bittersweetness of it all.” - Philadelphia Inquirer
“Powerful and thought provoking in the way that recalls Lois Lowry's The Giver, this bittersweet tale will move some readers to tears with its devastating beauty and loss.” - Seattle Post-Intelligencer
“Zevin offers a dazzling, original novel about anger and forgiveness, about love and healing, about life and death and the meaning of everything.” - Buffalo News
“Add this to Tuck Everlasting when you are looking for a tale to stretch your appreciation of this life and stir your intellect. This book is highly recommended.” - The Tennessean
“This is an absolutely wonderful and loving book, perfect for teens.” - The Union-Prospector (Western Nevada County, CA)
“Inventive and intelligent… Elsewhere is an adventure, by turns funny, sad, and -- best of all -- wonderfully poetic.” -- January Magazine
“Even the most cynical fourteen year-olds should be captivated by Gabrielle Zevin's witty dialogue and charming characters.” -- Portland Tribune
“…clever and enchanting… a must read.” - Detroit Free Press
“Witty and wise… The beauty of ELSEWHERE lies in the way it holds up a mirror to our own world.” - Teenreads.com
“…in addition to being genuinely funny in places, this lovely novel is truly thoughtful.” - Book Page
“An enchanting fantasy about the world beyond this one that is both poignant and reassuring.” - Minneapolis Star-Tribune
"A work of powerful beauty. This inventive novel slices right to the bone of human yearning, offering up an indelible vision of life and death as equally rich sides of the same coin." - Starred, Booklist
"With an intriguing and well-developed premise, thoughtful characterization, and refreshing style, Zevin's poignant novel rewards readers with a view of death that celebrates the rich complexities of being alive." - Starred, The Horn Book
"Intriguing. Surely guides readers through the bumpy landscape of strongly delineated characters dealing with the most difficult issue that faces all of us. Provides much to think about and discuss." - Starred, School Library Journal
"Funny and pensive, happy and heartbreaking. Readers from a broad range of beliefs will find this a quirky and touching exploration of the Great Beyond." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
