“There is a sound as well as subtle philosophy to be read between the lines of this unusual book.”
| + + | N. Y. Times. 10: 602. S. 16, ‘05. 880w. |
“As a clever study of a character often met with in real life, but not so often attempted in fiction, this story offers unusual attractions.”
| + + | Outlook. 81: 430. O. 21, ‘05. 220w. |
[*] “As an analysis of a temperament and an artistic presentment of individual problems the novel is wrought out with skill and ability.”
| + | Outlook. 81: 710. N. 25, ‘05. 140w. |
“Mr. Hope’s fine comedy manner has no better example than ‘A servant of the public.’ Lacking the dramatic vitality of ‘Double harness,’ this story is almost as interesting, for it deals, keenly, good-humoredly, with that fascinating subject, the dramatic instincts of a woman.”
| + + | Pub. Opin. 39: 633. N. 11, ‘05. 320w. | |
| * | R. of Rs. 32: 759. D. ‘05. 50w. |
“The finish of the story illustrated an art of which Anthony Hope is attaining real control. He gives by a very delicate succession of blunting touches, an admirable imitation of the dulling effect of time.”
| + + | Sat. R. 100: 376. S. 16, ‘05. 630w. |