"A stunning achievement — Huynh writes short stories with such intelligence and depth you'd guess he was an old master at the craft — on every page he cracks open the mind and makes the heart ache." — Lee Henderson
"Driven by Philip Huynh's clear affection for his singular and compelling characters, these stories take unexpected and glorious turns, delightfully bridge objective reality and the supernatural, and kaleidoscope us from the intimate to the global with an invisible mastery." — Kathryn Kuitenbrouwer
"Patient and full of purpose, these stories press themselves into you like healing hands." — Zoey Leigh Peterson
"A moving and compelling debut. Characters are caught in the echoes of world history and personal secrets and struggle to find themselves in the unfamiliar. In new homes, new roles, or new relationships, Huynh narrates the essential stories of adaptation, loss, and unexpected joy." — Michael Kaan
"… subtle and captivating debut …" — The Vancouver Sun
"In The Forbidden Purple City, Huynh gives voice to Vietnamese-Canadian experiences, introduces many readers to a culturally diverse and intriguing history of Vietnam, and does so by crafting stories that are relatable, modern, quietly heartbreaking — and that keep us returning for a second, third and fourth read." — The Winnipeg Free Press
"Highly recommended reading for lovers of the short fiction genre." — Miramichi Reader
"Huynh’s style is understated, measured, and steadfast, making the stories a pleasure to read." — Canadian Literature
