‘A resolute deep dive into an inner self, a transcendent character study, and a timely reminder that there’s an entire universe inside of everyone we meet. You will be moved.’

—Matthew Quick, New York Times bestselling author of The Silver Linings Playbook

‘Heralds the debut of a writer to whom it is worth attending. Flashes of insight, eruptions of startling descriptions, and an original style all add to the excitement of discovering Ryan's fresh observations of the world around her protagonist. Worth reading slowly to savour this highly engaging perspective and this unique new voice.’ 

— Naomi Wolf

‘A daring, prismatic novel about seeing and being seen, and the hunger for universal connection. Madeleine Ryan’s clarity of vision imbues the ordinary — a party, strangers, inner-city streets — with cosmic significance. I came out of A Room Called Earth with fresh eyes and a full heart.’

— Laura Elizabeth Woollett, author of Beautiful Revolutionary