North American, Philadelphia
"Great natural humor and charm. In this story alone Mr. Lloyd is deserving of rank up-front among the American humorists."
Portland Transcript
"A cheerful companion. The reviewer has enjoyed it in a month when books to be read have been many and the time precious."
Denver Republican
"Nelson Lloyd is to be hailed as a Columbus. There isn't a story in the book that isn't first-class fun, and there's no reason why The Chronic Loafer should not be placed in the gallery of American celebrities beside the popular and philosophical Mr. Dooley."