'There aren't many poets in England as good as Thomas' - Guardian. 'It is Thomas' achievement to give us a clear if uncomfortable picture of both the loving and the brutalising fantasies on which our hearts continue to feed.' - TLS. 'He is a first-rate poet... a clear and sensuously impressive writer.' - Gavin Ewart. 'Thomas' move towards being an internationally important prose writer has not adversely affected his poetry. In fact, quite the opposite has occurred and he is going from strength to strength.' - Martin Booth, Tribune.