A selection of Dutch press quotes:

Otmar’s Sons surpasses Bonita Avenue on nearly every count. Incredibly gripping, technically superb and intriguing. A narrative treasure.’***** – NRC Handelsblad

‘A 1001 nights of reading pleasure. In grandiose, rich and imaginative language. Otmar’s Sons is intelligent, timeless, tantalising, witty and addictive.’***** De Standaard

Irresistible. Morbid issues described in a cheerful, boyish and bold style; that contradiction is what makes Otmar’s Sons by Peter Buwalda a masterpiece.’ – De Groene Amsterdammer

‘Otmar’s Sons is at least as intoxicating as Bonita Avenue was. Once again, Buwalda sucks you into a multi-layered story, plunges you into a world you will be reluctant to leave.’ – Het Parool

‘Thrilling, full of blistering dialogue and powerful descriptions. Written in a virtuoso style, always razor-sharp, compelling to the core. Otmar’s Sons is unputdownable.’ – Trouw

Int'l Press on Bonita Avenue:

A new writer as toe-curling as early Roth, as roomy as Franzen and as caustic as Houellebecq. - Sunday Telegraph

A literary sensation…[A] crazy-paving, jigsaw puzzle…Addictive…A considerable achievement …Bonita Avenue is an entertaining end in itself, and evidence that Buwalda is just getting started. - The Independent

The plot orchestration and lively character renderings of Bonita Avenue are dazzling. - The New York Times

The narrative pyrotechnics alone are a tour de force. - Die Zeit