“At times, the book is about as convincing as a fairytale, proffering only light and insubstantial imaginings.”

“As one pack of financial cards falls after another, US capitalism will experience a cleansing of the most exposed and insubstantial parts of the financialised economy.”

“… an insubstantial carton that could not possibly stand up during long-distance shipping.”

“Her limbs were insubstantial, almost transparent.”