Reviews were generally good, although some reviewers criticized it for oversimplifying and exaggerating. However, this risks oversimplifying the biology so key aspects of the animal design are overlooked. The writing style, though deemed easy to understand, was criticized for oversimplifying complex social phenomena. Mariya Litovskaya criticized Permyak for oversimplifying an already simple story. The organization has been criticized for oversimplifying a complex and multi-faceted issue.