Phenotypes

MICHAEL KLEBER-DIGGS, THE STAR TRIBUNE

"Scott approaches complex national and personal questions with tremendous thoughtfulness and skill. Phenotypes is a short novel styled by engaging and epically long sentences, and there are no throwaway moments or scenes ... national history and individual perspectives collide ... Scott offers insights on Brazil, Federico and human nature as the specific becomes universal during an everyday moment ... we're treated to a keen, multifaceted and subtle look at the cultural and personal complexities of race and color and history. Phenotypes is entertaining. It's brilliant and emotionally resonant. I put it down days ago, and I'm still walking around with it."