Reviews

• “Johanna Swanberg debuts with a clever feelgood novel. /…/ [In which she] also succeeds with the remarkable task of evoking sympathy for Cassi’s shifty healing-business (…). It’s funny and very moving.”

• “[Cassi is] a thought-provoking page-turner – and it’s funny too!”

• “In many ways, Cassi is a classic feelgood novel centered around a career woman who moves from the big city to a small town to find herself. But Johanna Swanberg’s novel also has a touch of darkness which offers a good balance. It is an entertaining read, suitable for both the classic feelgood reader and one who usually wouldn’t pick up a book like this.”

• “Tragedy is mixed with hilarious humor – and what a delightful collection of characters!”

• “The story about Cassi, (…) has great energy and takes unexpected turns. Despite Cassi being a fraud, she becomes a positive catalyst in many people’s lives. Lovely about relationships that get a chance to grow and evolve.”

• “Johanna Swanberg’s debut Cassi delivers both darkness and humour.”

• “The story about Cassi (…) has great momentum and takes unexpected turns. /…/ Beautiful about relationships that get the chance to grow and transform.”

• “A strong narrative about a somewhat destructive woman and her trials and tribulations in achieving a functioning life.”

• “[Cassi is] an incredibly good and funny book. /…/ It is absurd, in a good way. You love Cassi. /…/ The language is really good. /…/ A very entertaining read. I laughed out loud a number of times and cried at the end. /…/ [Cassi] is amazing.”

• “I have always been impressed by (and a bit jealous of) journalists who dare to write a novel. Read Johanna Swanberg’s bittersweet debut Cassi, a novel about sinking to the bottom and getting back on your feet. Funny, tender, and human!”