A teasing grab-bag of thoughts, memories, anecdotes, and effronteries that achieves luxurious coherence. --Weekend Australian In an era where the art of good conversation is replaced by tweets and status updates, Dessaix represents a refreshing blast from the good old days when thoughts longer than 140 characters actually mattered. --Illawarra Mercury It is a wonderfully rich and challenging piece. This book is energised with color and the virtuosity of language. It is a book to muse over by taking a walk. --Christopher Bantick, Sunday Magazine, Hobart No description can do justice to this moving work. . . . Gracefully written, saturated with the sorrows and joys of years. --Kirkus Reviews on Twilight of Love