"Part intimate family saga, part sweeping maritime history, The Doryman bristles with research and offers suspenseful and moving moments."
The Globe and Mail

"Battling vicious storms on the northwest Atlantic Ocean is no picnic for fishermen in vessels of any size, but The Doryman also intimately describes the anguish suffered by loved ones on shore, who often had to wait for days to find out whether their men were dead or alive."
Jim Wellman, The Navigator

"The Doryman is a compelling tale filled with spirited characters, tragedy and resilience."
The Beaver, Winnipeg

"Maura Hanrahan allows the reader to experience each scene . . . indeed she artfully takes you there . . . (she) shows great writing style and emotion in The Doryman, which will undoubtedly become a timeless contribution to Newfoundland literature."
Michelle Murphy, The Labrador City Aurora

"The Doryman is an absorbing tale in which the reader lives the dangerous moments, and one which has filled a huge gap in my knowledge of a particular way of life that formed many of the inhabitants of the now Canada."
Lorraine Williams, The Catholic Register, Toronto

"This is a compelling tale that reminds us of the perseverance and character of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador."
Enjoy, Holiday issue, St. John's

"Hanrahan easily transports readers to bygone days through her vivid description of the tragedies and harshness of dory fishing on the South Coast of Newfoundland. . . . Hanrahan envelops her true-to-life characters into the devastation and fully captures the emotion that must have been felt by those on shore and at sea. The Doryman is a true depiction of outport life and a tribute to those who were economically tied to the mercy of the cruel Atlantic Ocean."
Newfoundland Historical Society Newsletter

"[An] absorbing book about the harsh life of the Newfoundland fishing families from the late 1800s into the early 1900s. . . . Hanrahan's tale carries you along on the strength of stark narration of events and credible recreation of conversations."
Messing About in Boats, Maine