“There is a freshness and originality in these unconventional tales, a sort of primitive vigor and pulsing life, that lift them above the average of the short stories that now have such vogue. Here and there, it is true, his style is disfigured by a grotesque stroke.”
+ – Lit. D. 33: 474. O. 6, ’06. 260w.
“These stories present Jack London at his shallowest, but by no means at his worst. Everything in them even their brutality, is subordinated to a trivial ingenuity of plot.”
+ – Nation. 83: 308. O. 11, ’06. 80w.
“Nearly all are below his average level of achievement.”
– N. Y. Times. 11: 596. S. 29, ’06. 390w.
“Have all of Mr. London’s recognized vigor and originality.”
+ Outlook. 84: 337. O. 6, ’06. 30w.
“Shows here and there the author’s power, but will add nothing to his reputation.”
+ – World To-Day. 11: 1222. N. ’06. 50w.