Only a lover of fantasy who also had more than a passing acquaintance with the Buddhist religion could comment adequately on [Lord of Light]. But, without suggesting other common ground than fantasy itself, it might be hazarded that those who enjoy the work of J.R.R. Tolkien and Mervyn Peake will enjoy this book also…. The spell increases steadily as one reads on. I enjoyed it immensely. (pp. 199-200)

Norman Culpan, "Book Reviews: 'Lord of Light'," in The School Librarian and School Library Review, Vol. 16, No. 2, July, 1968, pp. 199-200.