One of the most interesting and original books I've read so far this year. The scenery and atmosphere of the time and place, vividly described - an American military base, German-Czechoslovak border, 1968 - opens to the reader like a flower, petal by petal, until we are truly there. The main protagonist is somewhat mysterious - we can't see him quite clearly perhaps because he doesn't quite see himself, but everything and everyone else is very real, despite the dreamlike quality of the book. The narrative moves forward in a good pace, and I found it unexpectedly captivating and unpredictable. I will not reveal the plot here but I just couldn't put this book down." - Ann Bell

"Patterson takes his expert prose and characterization skills and infuses them into an intriguing setting of a young man stationed in Germany during the height of the cold war with an eclectic group of roommates where everyone prays to avoid reassignment to Vietnam--except for one man. Sprinkle in some fantasy elements and Patterson has created a genre I've not previously experienced but very much enjoyed." - Todd Fonseca, TBOA

"The Road to Grafenwöhr is a coming of age story with elements of magic and mysticism that will keep you entertained from the first to the last word. This is Mr. Patterson's best work yet." - Jeffry Hepple

"If you are looking for a contemporary fantasy with a male protagonist and some philosophical issues discussed but not a lot of depth, this would suit you well." - Dawnofday