Reviewed by Dorothy Brewster
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“The book is as charming as it is clever, as wise as it is witty. ‘British novelists, ltd.,’ is the most individual of the essays in this volume, as it is also the most amusing. It is full of humor and of good humor. It has the light touch so much desired nowadays; none the less is it a searching criticism.” Brander Matthews
+ N Y Times 25:89 F 15 ’20 2300w
“One salutes the Mrs Gerould of the short stories as a fictional artist of subtle power and distinguished skill. One views her secondary personality, the social philosopher, the student of manners and morals, as an example of the perturbing truth that a mind which creates with brilliancy and force may be feeble and unrewarding in ratiocination. Mrs Gerould is trite and trivial not only whenever her subject gives her an opportunity to be, but at moments when she might easily be something else.” Lawrence Gilman
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“A little superior, supercilious Mrs Gerould doubtless is, and not a little paradoxical. But in her speculation, she uncovers a good many meaty ideas. One may not always agree with her or think her correct in her statement of facts; but one has at least got some return for the energy expended in reading.”
+ − Springf’d Republican p11a Mr 14 ’20 1350w
“When we say that Mrs Gerould is sometimes rather flippant, we have indicated all the defects that a truly impartial critic may find in this attractive and satisfying volume.” M. F. Egan
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