The Barefoot Road

This book is poetic and timeless and shows exactly why VIvienne Vermes is an award-winning novelist and poet. It will become a classic of European literature. (Martin S, That's Books) This is a a beautifully entertaining and ominously tense story. I was reminded of books like Joanna Harris' "Chocolat" and Toni Morrison's "Beloved". I would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking for a well-written story about division and racial tension. (Bookshine and Readbows) Taking the guise of a humble, unassuming fable, I believe that "The Barefoot Road" is a critical social commentary that has huge relevance, and is deserving of a great deal of recognition for its depth of perception and insight into human frailty and limitation. We are all residents of that Transylvanian village. We are all the outsider. (Jan's Book Buzz) A great read, written with real sensitivity, it portrays the human condition at its best and its worst. (Pashtpaws, Breakaway Reviewers) "The Barefoot Road" is a haunting historical fiction, which I could not put down. It is beautifully written. I read it in one day." (Litflits, Stephanie) The story is a critical social commentary which has huge relevance for today's audience. The language is simple and lucid. Narration is cool and egaging throughout the book. Recommended to all book lovers." "Beautiful narration. VIvienne Vermes is as skilled at using her voice as she is at telling a story. Fantastic!" (Lizzie Ramer, Sounds Magic) The prose and attention to detail is magnificent. The descriptions are vivid and authentic. Each character is well drawn and very human." (Hellen Hollick, Discovering Diamonds) This isn't described as 'gripping' for no reason! Check it out! (Louise Wise, Blogspot)