"This is an important science fiction novel."–The New York Times Book Review
"Despite her small output - five novels, four short story collection and a novella - Russ's achievement was huge. Noted for her contribution to feminist science fiction, Russ's power also lies in her critique of the science fiction dream, particularly immortality among the stars."–BBC Radio 4, Seriously "10 Women Who Changed Science Fiction," web tie-in to Herland radio documentary
"Wesleyan University Press, fortunately, has seen fit to reissue [We Who Are About To...] in a handsome trade-paperback edition. ... This is an important book. Read it afresh and let it speak to you."–New York Review of Science Fiction
"If this were a film it could be one of Peckinpah's, violent, self-indulgent, obsessively contemptuous of humanity, nihilistic and fascinating."–Publishers Weekly
"This is an important science fiction novel."–The New York Times Book Review
"One of the pioneers and luminaries of women's science fiction!"–K.A. Laity, MS. Magazine