"The text in this book is clear, and the diagrams are well presented. There are lots of references, with titles making it easier for the reader to assess the value of the reference..." (Journal of the American Chemical Society, May 25, 2005)

"...I enjoyed reading this book and will refer to it often to help understand problem reactions. Highly recommended..." (Organic Process Research & Development)

"The book should be required reading for all who believe that making molecules is an easy task. If, after reading it, they still consider that our organic synthesis is a worked-out branch of science, they must go to the laboratory and try to do it themselves."
--Miguel A. Sierra, Universidad Complutense, (Madrid Angewandte Chemie, 2005-117/29 + International Edition 2005-44/29)