“Corey is a dexterous wordsmith and each sentence reads like it was lovingly crafted, and her settings are
described in luxurious detail. . . Often, Corey is perfect.” - The Edmonton Journal
“The Skating Pond is starkly beautiful, in both its emotional and physical terrain.
Deborah Joy Corey is a magical writer and her new novel burrows deep under the skin.” - Richard Russo
"Deborah Joy Corey makes a stunning debut with her first novel." - Maclean's
"These lives are so large and so deep..." - Discoveries Los Angeles Times Book Review
"The Skating Pond is a spare and sensitive coming-of-age story, pointed, understated, and moving." - Washington Times
"Well written with welcome doses of wryness." - New York Times Book Review
described in luxurious detail. . . Often, Corey is perfect.” - The Edmonton Journal
“The Skating Pond is starkly beautiful, in both its emotional and physical terrain.
Deborah Joy Corey is a magical writer and her new novel burrows deep under the skin.” - Richard Russo
"Deborah Joy Corey makes a stunning debut with her first novel." - Maclean's
"These lives are so large and so deep..." - Discoveries Los Angeles Times Book Review
"The Skating Pond is a spare and sensitive coming-of-age story, pointed, understated, and moving." - Washington Times
"Well written with welcome doses of wryness." - New York Times Book Review
