入圍2012年柑橘獎(Roopa Farooki’s THE FLYING MAN has been long listed for the Orange Prize!)“Compelling. Brittle, flawed and damaged as they are, Farooki’s characters always seem real. Told in prose that is both commanding and fluid, this is a potent, seriously impressive novel.” Daily Mail
“Roopa Farooki’s intricate tale is a memorable read. Five Stars.” Star Magazine, (Readership 1.6 million)
‘This is an original, fresh book, beautifully written, perceptive and often funny. Farooki writes with a flowing, light touch which makes it an easy read but which doesn’t disguise the intelligence that drives it.’ Red Magazine Online
“3 Reasons to Read The Flying Man: 1, For a lesson in reinvention, 2, For an unconventional love story, 3, To enjoy a glittering world tour. Farooki has a knack for vividly recreating the atmosphere of different cities and social worlds in just a few lines, leaving you with the illusion that you’ve actually been there yourself.” Psychologies Magazine, Lead Review
“Farooki has excelled in writing stories that span continents and mix cultures. (Maqil’s) mentality captures that of the consummate immigrant outsider, except that his is a Sisyphean struggle. He is forever doomed to adapt, chameleon-like, ... unable to give himself a fixed identity or, ultimately, to call a place his home.” The Independent
“A compulsively readable novel of love and duplicity.” We Love This Book (Waterstones Magazine)
“Engaging and descriptive...filled with humour and colour...a really brilliant read.” – Essentials Magazine
“The eagerly-awaited fifth novel from Orange prize long-listed author fully demonstrates her ability to conjure up memorable, affecting characters. The compelling story is one that makes a lasting impression as Farooki excels in her depiction of tensely fraught relationships. “ The Irish Examiner
“A seductive adventure of a man who refuses to be tied down. Farooki probes carefully and with empathy the thinning line between freedom and loneliness, how "anywhere" can eventually turn into just nowhere. The Flying Man triumphs in the touching symbol it suggests for all our journeys.” The Guardian
"Some of the author’s previous books have been long-listed for literary prizes; this beautifully crafted novel could be the one that makes her a winner." Choice Magazine
“The story of a rogue and a charlatan, and a disreputable and entertaining life. But the character is also thoroughly engaging, and written with a lot of compassion. He is both tricky and likeable. A charming, maddening figure, with shades of Peter Carey’s Illywhacker.” Kate Evans, ABC Radio (Australia)
“A beautifully crafted tale about a clever but criminally minded man who chances and gambles his way around the globe.” Oxford Today
Rights sold: UK: Headline (Editor Imogen Taylor) US: St. Martin’s Press (Editor Jennifer Weis)
’One thing will always stand out when it matters: the author’s voice. And Farooki has one to be proud of’(Independent on Sunday)
’Farooki manages the emotional minefield with humour and compassion’ (The Times)
’One of the brightest young British authors to have emerged in recent years’ (Bella)
’Ms Farooki creates the strong suspicion that she could tell a story about any type of people’ (New York Times)