The Streets

Anthony Quinn Press Reviews

'Magnificent, bringing the Dickensian streets to grubby, teeming life' -- Eithne Farry, Daily Mail

'Cements his reputation as an accomplished and challenging novelist. Though it takes place 130 years ago, the questions that The Streets poses about how, as a society and individuals, we tackle deprivation arguably remain just as pertinent' -- Peter Stanford, Independent

'Quinn blends his history, his political concerns, his ideals, his plot and his characters elegantly, with a light hand and the pace of a thriller' -- Louisa Young, Daily Telegraph

'Quinn's most mature novel yet. His picture of poverty's shaming, dehumanizing effect is powerful, and the recurrent call for pity heartfelt. Ms Eliot and Mr Dickens would surely approve' -- Holly Kyte, Sunday Telegraph

'Anthony Quinn is a terrific storyteller. He has a thrilling knack for turning familiar periods of history into something surprising and often shocking, and for making the fortunes and misfortunes of his characters matter' -- Juliet Nicholson, Evening Standard