Hytönen’s writing is certainly not that of a beginner. His themes are wide ranging, with references to European history, wars and genocides, evolution, and dreams (or nightmares) of our future. There are traces of the young Pentti Saarikoski.
– Claes Andersson, Hufvudstadsbladet newspaper

Hytönen’s debut is brilliant. One falls to one’s knees before it.
– Leena Tanskanen, Keskipohjanmaa newspaper

…Ville Hytönen writes serious debut poetry that packs a punch.
– Eija Komu, Karjalainen newspaper