“It is not a comforting or exhilarating story, but it is a clever, mature, and thoughtful piece of work that will increase Mrs. Cotes’s already high reputation.”
+ Acad. 70: 529. Je. 2. ’06. 330w.
“Mrs. Cotes has given us of her best in this story of Indian life.”
+ Ath. 1906, 1: 791. Je. 30. 90w.
“Every character in the book is alive and every character has its proper measure of interest.”
+ Lond. Times. 5: 192. My. 25, ’06. 470w.
“People who like atmosphere, much clever talk, details of life and character, will enjoy her book. Those who prefer much story and less atmosphere will pronounce it tedious.”
+ – N. Y. Times. 11: 744. N. 10, ’06. 340w.
“It is quotable to a large degree, and cannot be read without constant responsive smiles and a desire to share the witty characterizations with any near-by neighbor.”