“Schonstein confronts rock-hard issues with this dreamily allegorical, surreal, apocalyptic tale. Her writing is poetically appealing, clear and clever. She is fast becoming one of South Africa’s top writers”

~ Die Burger

“Even though Patricia does not shrink from exposing the dark and often terrifying realities of our society with utmost honesty, a thread of redemption, peace, hope and light weaves through her narrative.”

~ Carel Anthonissen, Die Burger

“The Master’s Ruse, with its mystical aura and apocalyptic vision, is mesmerizing, poetic and beautifully written.”

~ Ute Ben Yosef, Librarian, Jacob Gitlin Library, Cape Town

“The Master’s Ruse is an intriguing, decoratively furnished novel.”

~ Gorry Bowes-Taylor, Fine Music Radio Book Choice, Cape Town

“The Master’s Ruse boldly reveals the big issues of environmental destruction and political dictatorship.”

~ Gillian Warren-Brown, The Weekender

“A literary feast – colourful, lyrical, filmic, beautifully woven and beautifully visual.”

~ Nancy Richards, SABC

“The Master’s Ruse has a strong aura of timelessness and universality. Its probing of the novelist’s creative process is deeply illuminating.”

~ David Pike, The Sunday Times

“The Master’s Ruse is a unique addition to South African literature and as such should be widely read.”

~ Alex Smith, Books SA

“A challenging, surrealist narrative.”

~ Bronwen Dyke, The Big Issue

“A sensational, stunning and gripping novel. A great piece of writing.”

~ David Friedland, Poet