In the review below, Blount finds Emperor of America not representative of Condon's usual fiction.

In the following review, Mitgang reviews Condon's strong political opinions in Emperor of America, "even if they come across like rabbit punches."

In the following review, See faults Emperor of America for its lack of genuine satire, claiming the novel "is funny as a crutch."

Below, Yardley applauds the accuracy of Condon's satire in Emperor of America.