'This is at once a disturbing fable, and a compelling story of love, jealousy and the desire for power. Everywhere we find the physical details of the Mediterranean island, the trap of ancient customs, and Farhi's own faith in the value of human life.'
Elaine Feinstein

'A novel bursting with an uplifting generosity of spirit and lust for life.'
Independent

'A Designated Man has warmth, energy and generosity of spirit.'
TLS

'Farhi has an unbearable and enthralling human touch which gives the glow of life to all he writes.'
Alan Sillitoe

'Like a Truffaut of the East, who prefers the pen to the camera ...'
Elle

'A powerful eloquent writer... bears comparison with the best of Graham Greene.'
London Magazine

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