Clarion.—"It is a grand book this. A jolly, delightful book, for though a tear gleams here and there, the great characteristic of the book is laughter. A most audacious book, a most enchanting book, and such a perfectly fascinating hero."
Globe.—"'Aristide Pujol' is one of Mr. Locke's happiest creations."
Bystander.—"I could say much more about this engaging and delicious and fairy-hearted book had I room, but, as I have already said, criticism is not wanted. Aristide Pujol will make friends wherever he goes."
Outlook.—"It leaves us the richer for a friend."
Tatler.—"For a really humorous, whimsical story let me recommend 'The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol.' It will even put a pessimist in exceeding good humour with himself and the world at large. We have laughed and we have cried, and most of us will, I fancy, have found a new friend."
Sketch.—"The oft-repeated word 'brilliant' seems still the one word possible."
Scotsman.—"The book is one of Mr. Locke's best."
Sunday Times.—"Any novel reader with any taste for the fantastic will revel in these truly 'Joyous Adventures'."
Vanity Fair.—"Written with rare distinction and charm 'The Adventures of Aristide Pujol' have an allure and a fascination all their own; they are quite the best work Mr. Locke has done since he described the wanderings of another Frenchman, Paragot, 'the beloved vagabond'."
Onlooker.—"Here we have this delightful writer at his brightest."