Thomas M. Disch described "Little, Big" as ″the best fantasy novel ever. Period.″ Ursula K. Le Guin stated that "Little, Big" is ″a book that all by itself calls for a redefinition of fantasy″. In "", David Pringle described the book as ″a work of architectonic sublimity″ and ″the author plays with masterly skill on the emotional nerves of awe, rapture, mystery and enchantment″. Paul Di Filippo said, ″It is hard to imagine a more satisfying work, both on an artistic and an emotional level″.