by i. zangwill.
The art of a Hogarth or a Cruikshank could not have made types of character stand out with greater force or in bolder relief than has the pen of this author.—Philadelphia Record.
It is one of the best pictures of Jewish life and thought that we have seen since the publication of "Daniel Deronda."—London Pall Mall Gazette.
This book is not a mere mechanical photographic reproduction of the people it describes, but a glowing, vivid portrayal of them, with all the pulsating sympathy of one who understands them, their thoughts and feelings, with all the picturesque fidelity of the artist who appreciates the spiritual significance of that which he seeks to delineate.—Hebrew Journal.
Its sketches of character have the highest value.... Not often do we note a book so fresh, true and in every way helpful.—Philadelphia Evening Telegraph.
A strong and remarkable book. It is not easy to find a parallel to it. We do not know of any other novel which deals so fully and so authoritatively with Judæa in modern London.—Speaker, London.
Among the notable productions of the time.... All that is here portrayed is unquestionable truth.—Jewish Exponent.
Many of the pictures will be recognized at once by those who have visited London or are at all familiar with the life of that city.—Detroit Free Press.