Reviews

... the advancement of technology, and how that impacts on society as a whole, was spot on, an extrapolation to a not-too-distant future rooting exactly where we are today. And the writing itself is…

A review from the Sisters in Crime Australia website: Despite the dead body found on the first page, and one of the narrators being a hard-bitten PI, ‘When we have wings’ is not your classic crime…

From the BJA judges' report: Claire Corbett: When We Have Wings (Allen & Unwin) This unusual and original novel evokes a futuristic world as seen by 'fliers', people who find ways to acquire wings…

When We Have Wings is hence densely layered. It’s smart and political, raising the kind of questions the best science fiction should raise (about ethics, about progress, about how future generations…

'Corbett has realized a rich and complex society, and for that alone this book is a must-read.'

This unmissable book from a strong new talent should be put at the top of your to-read list.

With lucid, evocative prose, she weaves a wonderfully vivid sense of place, a world of rich colours, sharp contrasts, and soaring perspectives.

When We Have Wings is a captivating and unusual story about sacrifice, motherhood and betrayal. It is beautifully written and a great read.

Best of all, though, is the gripping story.... This wonderful new author unerringly explores the social consequences, and the strains between fliers and non-fliers.

When We Have Wings Claire Corbett ★★★★★★ A wonderfully imagined speculative fiction set in a world where human flight has become possible .... Poignant, beautiful and achingly human, this story is…