I was captivated from the first page. I cannot remember when I enjoyed a first novel more
- Nina Bawden, Daily Telegraph
If all works of fiction were as thoughtful, as subtle, as well constructed, and as funny as <i>Metroland</i> there would be no more talk of the death of the novel
New Statesman
A rare and unusual first novel
- William Boyd, London Magazine
A very funny, touching first novel. It has a hard comic edge to it that is logical and at the same time extremely diverting
Spectator
One would have to look very hard to find a wryer, more lovingly detailed account of intellectual and sexual innocence abroad
- Jay Parini, New York Times