“There is some very good workmanship in ‘In the arena.’ One lays the book aside with the conviction that the author’s estimate of the situation is a pretty true one, and that he made singularly good use of his experience in Indiana politics.” Perry Enders.
| + + | Bookm. 21: 188. Ap. ‘05. 720w. |
“Doubtless, unpretentious as they are, they are among Mr. Tarkington’s best work.”
| + + | Critic. 46: 479. My. ‘05. 80w. |
“There is the ring of truth and reality in these stories. The characters are human and interesting.”
| + + | N. Y. Times. 10: 101. F. 18, ‘05. 790w. |
“Decidedly clever and human tales.”
| + | Outlook. 79: 450. F. 18, ‘05. 40w. |
“There is no doubt that it will afford much entertainment to those who do not resent a touch of pessimism in comedy.”
| + | Sat. R. 99: 709. My. 27, ‘05. 230w. |