'Not for a long, long time has a book captivated me to such a degree as Black Swan Green. Touching, funny, vulnerable, a wickedly observant, yet innocent narrative... Jason's world is one which stays with you long after your eyes have peeled themselves from the final page. I genuinely doubt there will be a better book this year.

Thank you David Mitchell for reiterating the magic of the written word!' Paul Horsman, Doncaster, UK

'I loved Black Swan Green. Somehow it's got the universal scope of his previous works, but without travelling further than a few miles from its eponymous village ... He has created a universe in Jason's small world that is touching yet funny, simple yet profound... and his writing is more bewitching than ever.' David Merritt, London, UK

‘Finished this at 3am this morning, it brings back my teenaged years, Jason and I being contemporaries. Love the jokes, love the imagery.’ Craig S, South Africa

‘Wow, is David me? Apart from being set in the Malverns its almost a carbon copy of my childhood. It was ace! Congratulations, David, on a stunning book that brought back a load of fond (and not so fond) memories.’ Darren, UK

‘I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. The writing is so full of ideas and there appears to be so many layers that I was almost surprised (and disappointed!) when it finished.’ Andrew Jardine, Aberlady, Scotland

‘Just finished the book and thought it was the best book I have read for months. A cross between Jonathan Coe and Tim Winton, but having his own distinctive voice. I know Worcestershire and Herefordshire well, particularly the Malverns and Hanley Swan and it all felt clear and true. I recommend it to all.’ Ros Tubb, Bridgwater, UK