"An exciting and enjoyable romp of a book, rich in literary delights." –
The New York Times "An enchanting and romantic novel . . . . A comedy vivid, believable, and entertaining."–
The Atlantic Monthly "One hardly knows what to admire most: the dexterity with which [Amado] can keep half a dozen plots spinning, the gossamer texture of his writing, or his humor, tenderness and humanity." –
Saturday Review "Gossipy, funny, very much alive." –
The New Yorker "A twentieth-century Charles Dickens. . . . A master craftsman."–
The Nation
