“The story so far is noteworthy not so much because of its youthful hero, as for the effortless creation of the atmosphere of Irish life.” L. M. R.
+ − Freeman 2:478 Ja 26 ’21 100w
“Mr Conal O’Riordan has apparently embarked on a trilogy. However, Adam is an amusing child. One feels resigned to meeting him again.”
+ Spec 125:641 N 13 ’20 70w
“It is not a story of plot, nor can it be called one of ‘child psychology’; but it is carried through with an underlying humour and a resourcefulness free from all the usual devices of the novelist, which is not without its charm.”
+ The Times [London] Lit Sup p637 S 30 ’20 200w
“The author feels acutely and deeply, both in joy and in pain. He has both quick sensitiveness and profound emotion, two qualities which do not always go together. We cannot at the moment recall any book that drags us so deep into the mire, yet keeps the light of love and hope so steadily shining throughout.”
+ The Times [London] Lit Sup p683 O 21 ’20 560w
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