Soft in the Head: a hilarious and heartwarming story of friendship and books - Softcover

'A tale of quiet hope and discovery... candid and refreshing' -- Financial Times

'Unapologetically heartwarming... comfort reading that celebrates humanity, love, empathy, the sense of community and generosity of spirit' -- Herald magazine

'If you want summer reading escapism, you can't go wrong with this tender tale of an unlikely, love-filled friendship' -- Big Issue

'Quietly powerful... told with earthy candour and tenderness, spiked with wry humour... a profound exploration of how neglect can (mis)shape a life - and how books, and a chance encounter, can change it for the better' -- The Lady

'[Margueritte] introduces [Germain] to books, dictionaries and libraries and shows him that it is never too late to learn new things or make new friends' -- Standard Issue

'Uplifting tale... full of humour and humanity, the story reveals how meeting the right person can change one's view of the world' -- France magazine

'A magical and heart-warming book that should be on everyone's to-read list' -- Mature Times

'It is impossible not to fall in love with Germain and Margueritte... this is a book you could return to, especially if you needed to put a smile on your face' -- Bookbag

'Roger's novel is a quintessential summer read, that will stay with you long after you've left Germain and Margueritte's journey together. A tale of growth and new beginnings that will make you laugh, cry, and ponder all of life's little foibles' -- If These Books Could Talk

'Sweetly charming, and at times hilarious... thought-provoking... this first English translation will sweep readers off their feet, wherever in the world they are' -- Living France

'Uplifting, bright and hopeful from the first page, this is a wonderful little book... Frank Wynne's translation is superb' -- The Connexion

'Highly readable... Highly recommended' -- Nudge

'I absolutely loved this book and was smitten with Germain's story and for this reason I think it should be on everyone's "must-read" summer book list' -- The Bookbinder's Daughter

'The most touching book I've read this year' -- BongBongBooks

'A delightful little read' -- In Neverland

'A beautiful touching story... Frank Wynne has captured its French essence perfectly' -- With Love For Books

'A heartwarming and endearing story of the power of books, friendship and how you never know what life is going to throw at you... I can't recommend it enough!' -- Of Beauty and Nothingness

'The effect of the whole story is a lingering sense of upliftedness and an appreciation for the small things in life' -- The Bookshelf Gargoyle

'One of the sweetest books that I have read this year... a true elegy to friendship... managing to be life-affirming without being saccharine... a book truly to treasure' -- Girl With Her Head in a Book

'A book about books, this novel is delightfully satisfying... It's hard to say exactly how wonderful and well-written Soft in the Head is without quoting a swath of text' -- The Worm Hole

'I enjoyed the fact that it was an ode to literary, reading and power of words' -- Constantly Moving the Bookmark

'Oh, how I devoured this one... Easy to read, charming and with gentle but realistic characterisation... a gorgeous read. Highly recommended' -- Shutters and Letters

'Every once in a while, it does you good to read something that makes you think and question perceptions, and this does so in an entertaining and ultimately heartwarming way' -- Jill's Book Cafe

'A poignant story, and a good read' -- CherylM-M's Book Blog

'The big picture of the story was lovely' --Book Sojourner

'A book that climbs into your heart and sets up camp there for long after you have turned the final page' --In Words and Ink

'A timeless novel of human regard, respect and connection' --Fictionophile