Critics and readers have praised its account of the relationship between man and animal, its detail and its spiritualistic inquiry.

Many readers praised the series for its attention to detail and realism in the area of military tactics and procedures.

However other readers praised Finley for being so honest about traveling with children and how hard it is to put a marriage back together.

Most readers and reviewers praised him, while a minority accused him of lapsing into doggerel and puns, which he insisted on calling "wordplay."

Many readers praised its accurate and moving depiction of working-class conditions.

But one reader praised Mr. Kolber's "original research" for his column as "above and beyond the call of duty."

Conversely, many readers and some publications have praised Anima.

Some readers praised the actions of Anonymous, while others commented that the DDoS attacks bring more attention to Scientology.

When many right-wing readers publicly praised the book, Bauer revealed himself as the actual author and had a good laugh.