The book scandalized sections of the public opinion, because it minutely depicted the haphazard erotic experiences of an adolescent, and was criticized by Octav Botez for being "monotonous" and "trivial". Nevertheless, critics considered it interesting for the insight it gave into literary disputes of the early 20th century, as well as for its sarcastic comments on the traditionalist figures of the period.
The book caused outrage among sections of the public, as it graphically depicted the haphazard sexual experiences of a teenager, and was criticized by Octav Botez for being "monotonous" and "trivial." Nevertheless, critics considered it interesting for its insight into literary disputes of the early 20th century, as well as for its sarcastic comments on traditionalist figures of the period.