Powerful book! And very nicely wrought! It’s a page-turner, as the saying goes. I read it over a 3-evening period (stayed up too late, damn you). You did a marvelous job putting together a profound story; the narrative architecture is wonderful. You’ve provided wonderful images–the Boulder campus comes to life and sets the reader right down in the middle of the scene; and your portrayal of the Wall (and especially the mirror-like effect) is the best writing you’ve done. you’ve added great storytelling and the ability to recreate a milieu; plus the power to tug on heartstrings and invite personal reflection (Pact introduces moral dilemmas into the reader in unexpected ways

— Aaron

I am floored! So well written. I am embarrassed to tell you but I had a little emotional breakdown on the airplane last week during a couple of parts. Keep writing, I will read anything you put into print.

— Brian C