“It is a bold, compelling piece of work, intimately realistic, except where the author has occasion to transport two of the leading characters to eastern seas.”
– + Ath. 1906, 2: 650. N. 24. 100w.
“We forget the improbability in the joy of the workmanship.”
+ – Ind. 61: 755. S. 27, ’06. 420w.
“Mr. Roberts’s new novel has all the characteristics of his previous work, with some additional distinction.”
+ Lit. D. 33: 596. O. 27, ’06. 200w.
“We have a right to expect better things than this from Mr. Roberts or nothing at all.”
+ – Nation. 83: 308. O. 11, ’06. 450w.
“We find it less satisfactory in plot than in its delightful scenery and delineation of character.”
+ – N. Y. Times. 11: 564. S. 15, ’06. 630w.