"Malcomson's prose has a raw, sinewy feel to it, and the result is a deeply humane, pellucidly intelligent work about the world as it seemed, at least for a spell, to go dark."—National Review
“A fine piece of writing: moving, civilized, gently humanizing in its tone. A timely reminder that the way forward entails a rejection of [right-wing zealotry and leftist phantasmagoria], and that only by valuing ambiguity and complexity over simplicity and totality can the ideal of a civilized humanism be saved, and the ominous threat of terror and nihilism be meaningfully opposed.”—www.nycsubwaynews.com
“Riveting.”—Foreword Magazine
“Engaging…Mr. Malcomson’s book is notable for his adroit weaving of personal anecdotes with media criticism and discussion of policy. In language that is often lyrical and sometimes breathless, Mr. Malcomson offers an intelligent and deeply-felt account of a chaotic period, imbued with the poignant wisdom of retrospect.”—Prospero
“An urgent, tender book.”—San Francisco Chronicle
“Raw and urgent, capturing the sense of awe and confusion that swept over America after the [9/11] attacks.”—New York Times
“Thoughtful, cathartic.”—Journal News