"Despite the Falling Snow by Shamim Sarif, one of our most outstanding young novelists, is my novel of the year: its delicate artistry and immense compass reaches back to the labyrinthine heart of Soviet Russia." Stevie Davies, The Independent
"Sarif's thrilling new novel makes me think of the The English Patient and The French Lieutenant's Woman. Like those books, it has at its core an unforgettable love story. Yet Sarif also understands the human cost exacted by totalitarian systems. And she knows that the worst betrayals are those committed by the ones we love. Her novel is immensely powerful and deeply moving." Steve Yarbrough, author of The Oxygen Man
"This story is, quite literally, breathtaking." The Good Book Guide
"Explores love and tragic loss with the pace of a thriller and a style that is gentle and flowing, a hypnotic combination that eases between the US and 1950s Moscow... A pure delight, highly recommended." The Bookseller
"An intriguing story of love, betrayal, anguish and despair... Shamim Sarif brings her characters to life with a delicacy of touch evocative of the intensity of their passions. An enthralling read." Daily Dispatch
"A compelling read, flicking expertly between the tragic present and tumultuous past... Haunting at times, Shamim's elegant prose weaves a poignant tale indeed." Crush Books
"Shamim Sarif's intense and elegant first novel drew on her South African roots. This one shows that her cultural compass can stretch even wider without dulling the delicacy of her gaze... Highly readable." The Independent
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