The Confessions of Joseph Blanchard: Reviews

“With confident execution, The Confessions of Joseph Blanchard draws readers swiftly and deeply into a compelling account of art, desire, passion, possession, and performance. The novel offers a profound and disturbing exploration of talent, questioning the responsibility of both those born with talent and those in the position to nurture young talent. The story of Joseph Blanchard is especially remarkable for its protrayal of the unbridgeable chasm between public and private lives. Colford proves himself an original and striking literary stylist and a masterful storyteller.” — Andie Abdou on behalf of the Guernica Prize Jury

“Colford puts his unique and stellar writing skills into this dark tale of death, love, and mystery…. The Confessions of Joseph Blanchard is truly an original: a tangle of a story, perfectly executed, and completely captivating.” — Carrie Stanton in The Miramichi Reader

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