| + + | Lond. Times. 4: 225. Jl. 14, ‘05. 430w. |
“A story of intense interest and a literary achievement of a very high order.”
| + + | N. Y. Times. 10: 511. Ag. 5, ‘05. 1180w. |
“As a faithfully wrought and vigorous piece of fiction-writing the book is unusual.”
| + + — | Outlook. 80: 883. Ag. 5, ‘05. 240w. |
[*] “May be counted among the notable books of the second half of the year.”
| + + — | Outlook. 81: 708. N. 25, ‘05. 190w. |
“Mr. Hewlett draws a brilliant picture of a decadent period.”
| + + | Pub. Opin. 39: 283. Ag. 26, ‘05. 260w. |
“A book very subtly conceived and very admirably written.”