Impressive. Masterful writing from an author worth following. John Banville

Ebbott’s prose is meticulous and aphoristic, reminiscent of the works of James Salter and John Cheever. Washington Post

Sharp and beautifully written. A vivid work, a tremendous success. Financial Times

Ebbott’s novel is psychologically astute and relentless, both passionate and detached at the same time. He upends his characters’ lives so ruthlessly that it’s hard not to enjoy the final collapse of the false façade. New Yorker

Elegant, with refined prose reminiscent of the psychological realism of the mid-20th century… Ebbott creates a world where psychological intrigue outweighs morality. Publishers Weekly

Just as a captivating voice or an original vision can change the way we observe the world and respond to it, so too did Between Friends transport me into its cold universe and made me live my days differently. And that is no small feat. Richard Ford

Ebbott’s sentences are so sharp they hurt, yet at the same time true and tender. It’s rare to read a debut so demanding and alive. I haven’t stopped thinking about it. Coco Mellors