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sumptuous

[suhmp-choo-uhs] / ˈsʌmp tʃu əs /


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Our most recent book, “I Am You,” was mentioned twice in the New York Times this week as “the most sumptuous fiction” and as a best book of the week.

From Los Angeles Times

Strikingly, “No Other Choice” plays like a melding of his different eras, once again diving into his characters’ rotten souls while flexing sumptuous craft and bitter commentary.

From Los Angeles Times

From the soundtrack’s mix of pop hits and little-known, chic electronic tunes, to Patricia Field’s sumptuous couture costuming — not to mention the stellar performances, lovely direction and clever writing.

From Salon

Her production of “Ragtime,” with its sumptuous score by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, had nary a weak link in a cast of characters among the most expansive in the recent annals of musicals.

From The Wall Street Journal

Its tone suggests sumptuous ripeness from the top of its range to bottom.

From Los Angeles Times