“Mr Ervine’s tale is in the new-British mode, the post-Wellsian, somewhat diffuse, somewhat overburdened with scenes and ‘characters,’ if not, in this instance, with ‘ideas.’” H. W. Boynton
+ − Review 3:91 Jl 28 ’20 350w
“The portraits of his family are excellent, and the way he imposes himself on Eleanor is ably studied.”
+ Sat R 130:164 Ag 21 ’20 110w
“Mr St John Ervine has chosen an old theme, but he has invested it with the freshness and vigour which we have come to expect from his work.”
+ Spec 124:22 Jl 3 ’20 550w
“The story is rich in whimsical observations on personal characteristics and political trends, and engages the reader’s close interest in all its phases.”
+ Springf’d Republican p11a Jl 25 ’20 600w
“By far the most attractive part of his story takes place in Ballyards. The characters of Uncle William and Uncle Matthew are delightful. The success with which Mr Ervine brings out their simplicity and nobility of character is a convincing proof of his gifts as a novelist.”
+ − The Times [London] Lit Sup p399 Je 24 ’20 800w