“An audacious, wise-beyond-years debut that that hits the proverbial sweet spot of standout storytelling and ruminative reflection... The reader is advised to create a permanent space in his or her home library.”
—Sarah Weinman, Los Angeles Times
“A surprise hit. The eerie narrative, elegantly drawn in sharp lines and monochromatic hues... catches the essense of noir.”
—Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times Book Review
“One of the most gloriously inventive and appealing comic-book debuts in years.... The writing plays wittily off Chandler; the artwork crosses Posy Simmonds with Edward Gorey; the sense of humour recalls Bob Burden.... Superb.”
—The Daily Telegraph (UK)
“Imaginative, beautiful work... Hannah Berry conjures up exactly the right noir atmosphere.”
—The Guardian (UK)
“Brilliantly illustrated.... It’s hard to believe that this is writer and illustrator Hannah Berry’s debut graphic novel, as it’s extraordinarily accomplished.”
—The Skinny (Scotland)
“A beautifully executed affair, moody and mysterious in tone. What stands out is its resonant portrayal of a man in a mid-life crisis, seeking truth while drowning in an ocean of deceit.... Britten and Brülightly is satisfying on an emotional level that transcends genre and takes on philosophical textures. It’s as startling and poetic as anything by Chandler or Hammett.”
—Time Out London
