"This is one of the most exciting collections of poetry by a Singaporean in recent years...He is what I call a 'natural' poet - one to whom image-making comes by instinct, without strain or struggle; or at least that is how his art looks...This collection is truly a landmark for poetry here." - Assoc Prof Lee Tzu Pheng

"Only 21, Alfian writes such brutally honest poetry that is not so much grievances from an angry young man, but wry observations of a 'surprising Singapore'...laced with sarcasm, poignancy, and yes, a lot of love." - S. Young.