“Spirited and graciously zany, Waiting for Bojangles is a passionate love story told through the eyes of a child.”

– France-Amérique

“The novel is written in partial rhyme… [and] the singsong prose adds to the madcap nature of this lighthearted and yet sorrowful tale.”

– San Francisco Chronicle

“This fanciful love story, fraught with sadness, is a sweet meditation on the more unorthodox gifts that parents leave the children they cherish.”

– Publishers Weekly

“A charming tale that revels in colorful detail and language and a heart-rending depiction of the brutal march of mental illness… A unique, evocative debut.”

– Kirkus Reviews

“At once delightfully whimsical and hugely touching.”

– Library Journal

“A very well written story, with a touch of craziness, an awesome rhythm and a libertine use of words. I loved the book, I loved the subject. A wonderful mix of reality and invention. What a terrific book.”

– Jornal de Negócios (Portugal)

“Bourdeaut tells the story with incredible ease, without falling into the ‘feel good’ trap.”

– SVT (Sweden)

“A worthy heir of a tradition that includes authors such as Queneau, Prévert and Romain Gary.”

– La Republica (Italy)

“In this novel, fantasy reigns supreme. The author plunges us into a delightful, joyful, and witty mess.”

– Elle (France)

“Waiting for Bojangles reads like the love between the family: delightful and overwhelming.” 

– El Correo (Spain)

“This smart and memorable novel about a special family tells a universal story sure to leave an impact on the reader.”

– Vatan (Turkey)

“The author succeeds in capturing the reader with this inspirational and humorous narrative. The poetry is overflowing at every moment.”

– Culture Now (Greece)

“Alternately delightful and melancholic.”

– Booklist, starred review