“Some transplantations and an occasional forgetfulness to make the old narrator speak in character are not a serious detraction from the attraction of the stories. They are deftly woven together; and the humour of the vrouw and the liveliness of her little circle qualify their love of horror.”
+ Lond. Times. 4: 433. D. 8, ’05. 460w.
“In ‘Vrouw Grobelaar’ lies waiting a genuine sensation for the lover of short Stories. Unless the reviewer is at fault, they will recall to the reader the hour wherein he tasted his first Maupassant, and that other hour when the new Kipling swam into his ken.”
+ Nation. 82: 183. Mr. 1, ’06. 480w.
“In the light they throw upon a unique people, the Vrouw Grobelaar’s leading cases are worthy of careful reading. They are full of informing hints as to the Dutch of the Transvaal, their attitude towards the Kafirs, their mingled superstitions and piety, their courage and obstinacy.”
+ N. Y. Times. 11: 111. F. 24, ’06. 350w. – + R. of Rs. 33: 756. Je. ’06. 90w.
“The Leading cases which long observation of her would have supplied as guides to conduct cover most sides of South African life.”
+ Sat. R. 100: 785. D. 16, ’05. 280w.
“Altogether, it is a collection to be heartily commended, for to most readers it will open up a new world, and the style and method are those of a true artist in fiction.”
+ Spec. 96: 152. Ja. 27, ’06. 260w.