Cooper, Ilene. Review. Booklist (September 1, 1991): 46. The mystery itself is handled well, but the subplot dealing with women's issues is weak.

Kaufman, Dorothy. "Profile: Cynthia Voigt." Language Arts 62 (1985): 876-880. Based on an interview with Voigt, Kaufman discusses the source of Voigt's characters and plots and the importance of writing in her life.

Review. Publishers Weekly (August 9, 1991): 58. Concludes that both the mystery and the family situation are poorly developed.

Voigt, Cynthia. "Cynthia Voigt." In Speaking for Ourselves. Edited by Donald R. Gallo. Urbana, IL: NCTE, 1990: 217-218. Voigt emphasizes the normality of her life, noting that writing is the most exciting part.

Watson, Elizabeth. Review. Horn Book 67 (1991): 739-740. Watson states Voigt has written a good mystery and handles the family situation realistically.