The Homemade God

Quotes

“The mysterious death of an artist causes havoc among siblings in a novel that astutely observes family dynamics . . . Joyce is also exceptionally good at blending the big stuff of life with the small . . . a sharp, absorbing and emotionally intelligent novel.”—The Guardian

“The Homemade God shares the characteristic generosity of Joyce's seven previous novels but there’s something darker at play.”—Harper’s Bazaar

“A beautifully written family drama . . . Long after I finished the last page, I found I missed these characters—always the sign of a special book.”—Good Housekeeping

“Joyce has great fun in this novel, letting Vic’s kids go to pieces in outrageous ways. Her descriptions of the Italian countryside are alluring . . . Her metaphors are delightful and surprising . . . But what makes this book so memorable is Joyce’s deep understanding of familial relationships and the stunted growth caused by a fraught upbringing.”—The Washington Post

“Heartbreak and hopefulness marry in this warm, emotionally astute tale set in Italy.”—The Daily Mail

“Who would have thought a book about four neurotic siblings and their impossible father could be so engaging, intriguing and satisfying?”—Prue Leith

“Rachel Joyce is firing on all cylinders with The Homemade God and I can’t think of a better holiday read.”—The Times (UK)

“I fell heart-first into this vivid, moving story. Joyce’s assured, gorgeous storytelling captured me—her wit, her wisdom, and her rendering of time, place, and crisis was so vividly revealed through these indelible characters.”—Therese Anne Fowler, New York Times bestselling author of A Good Neighborhood

“Joyce has rendered her relatable characters with such fondness you cannot help but hold space for them all–even the flawed ones.”—DéLana R.A. Dameron, author of Redwood Court

“It’s all here, dear readers. Art. Beauty. Pain. Redemption. Rachel Joyce’s emotional scope is dazzling. Brava!”—Adriana Trigiani, author of The Good Left Undone

“Rachel Joyce is a genius at creating complex, real, fractured characters and relationships. I didn’t just read about the four Kemp siblings, I became one of them, and I’m bereft now I’ve left them behind.”—Clare Pooley, author of How to Age Disgracefully

“Rachel Joyce has a kaleidoscopic gift; at the slightest touch, the whole picture shifts. A rich and rewarding reaching experience in every way.”—Susan Rieger, author of Like Mother, Like Mother

“The Homemade God has all the flexed, pacey tautness of a thriller, even though at its heart it’s a quiet story about grief.”—Catherine Newman, New York Times bestselling author of Sandwich

“With humor and compassion, Joyce paints a complex portrait of a family with all of its baggage, eccentricities, charm, and heartbreak. Beautiful.”—Eowyn Ivey, author of Black Woods Blue Sky

“Emotionally potent . . . Joyce reveals the toll of unresolved conflicts, the danger of taking family bonds for granted, and the power of art to assuage grief and longing.”—Booklist

“Joyce is skilled at creating fragile, complex characters, and book club members will enjoy hashing over this insightful family drama.”—Library Journal

“The glamorous art world, juicy family discord, an Italian villa, potential murder—it’s hard to ask more from a summer read.”—Kirkus Reviews