The Irish Times
“With forks and turns, and characters that might have stepped out of the pages of Hans Christian Andersen, this is an entrancing book with the timbre of a fairy tale, raising contemporary philosophical questions.”
Seven Days, Vermont
“With whispers of Madeleine L’Engle, Sorahan crafts a modern parable as philosophical as it is fantastical.”
Luke Gerwe, PBS NewsHour
“Time and the Tree is unlike anything I’ve read in contemporary literature – a beautiful fable fit for difficult and confusing days. This story is about teaching yourself to endure, what you might want to carry with you, and what you should probably leave behind.”
Readers’ Favorite
“Philosophical but not complicated, its simple and crisp plot can only be described as sublime.”
Patricia Scanlan, Best-selling Author
“The most beautiful, lyrical, thought provoking, superbly written book I’ve ever read.”
LoveReading UK
“Hope and positivity flow from the pages of this lyrical story as we navigate the ever-changing seasons in this magical forest.”
The Booklife Prize by Publishers Weekly, Critic’s Review
“The originality of Time and the Tree lies in its ability to captivate and charm on its surface as one is taken in by its plush prose and multi-faceted characters; however, there is a deeper meaning here as it invites the reader to also explore (and open) their own hearts, finding themselves represented by every character, both the magical and the mundane alike.”
San Francisco Book Review
“A masterpiece.”
Nautilus Book Awards – 2025 Gold Winner
“A luminous fable weaving philosophy, humor and magical realism. Set across four seasons in a fairy-tale forest, this lyrical story explores birth, death and the search for meaning – reminding us that even in a time-junkie age, compassion and hope endure.”
The Midwest Book Review
“Sorahan’s ability to bring to life some basic tenets of existence and the existential questions many come to feel during the course of a lifetime creates an insightful read on the level of The Velveteen Rabbit classic.”
The Book Revue
“Time and the Tree is a philosophical and luminous work that leaves a lasting impression on the reader, akin to a whispered truth.”
Professor Áine Kelly, Trinity College Dublin
“I loved this wise and timeless fable, peopled with beautifully drawn characters. Time and the Tree is a treat for the head and the heart.”
Damien Brennan, Yeats International Summer School
“A story filled with imagination told in the most beautiful lucid language.”
Manhattan Book Review
“A beautiful debut from a talented author.”
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