Reviews

A perfect book for the end of the Obama era.... Incredibly daring . McKinney-Whetstone s trademark poetic prose is still as sharp as it has always been without sacrificing plot and pacing . I couldn t be happier that McKinney-Whetstone has returned to show us all how it s done. --Washington Post"

As in any Diane McKinney Whetstone novel, there is love in all of its many facets and dimensions. The author shows that good writing is like a fine bottle of wine it just gets better with time. --Essence"

In this masterful work of historical fiction, Diane McKinney-Whetstone seamlessly transports us to Philadelphia in the aftermath of the Civil War and Lincoln s assassination, beautifully evoking powerful stories of love, friendship and humanity amid the vibrant black community that flourished amid the troubled times. --"Largehearted Boy," 40 New Books in 2016 That'll Make You Forget about Netflix"

Language sings throughout the whole of McKinney-Whetstone s writing from the lilt of her characters colloquial speech to her poetic, visceral descriptions . A sophisticated and compelling novel that comes alive through a rich cavalcade of vibrant characters and a suspenseful plot. --Kirkus Reviews"

McKinney-Whetstone s trademark poetic prose is still as sharp as it has always been without sacrificing plot and pacing. I couldn t be happier that McKinney-Whetstone has returned to show us all how it s done. --Washington Post"

Once again, McKinney-Whetstone has managed to bring to life a wide range of characters whose triumphs and tribulations would never show up in a history book. --BookPage"

Vibrant . Completely engaging . A unique blend of poetic language and graphic depictions of the injustices suffered by African Americans in the post-Civil War period. --Booklist (starred review)"

When it comes to creating living and breathing characters, no one can touch Diane McKinney-Whetstone. Her new novel Lazaretto is no exception . I suggest reading Lazaretto at the dinner table, because it will leave you full as your favorite meal. --BuzzFeed Books"

Whetstone s novel explores a fictional crisis that begins in the neighborhood surrounding Philly s Lazaretto Hospital after the Civil War. --New York Post, "This Week's Must-Read Books""