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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 12, 2012
Pros: Interesting story plot and use of historical facts
Cons: Stuck with the myopic musings of the main character.
Summary: The Poe Shadow is the second historical fiction novel from author Matthew Pearl. The year is 1849, and Quentin Clark is intent on restoring the tarnished reputation of his favorite poet: the deceased Edgar Allen Poe. His quest drives ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 27, 2008
Pros: mastery of nineteenth century language, descriptive abilities, characterization, weaving of fiction and fact
Cons: too difficult a read, laborious, plot is too twisting
Summary: My love affair with Edgar Allen Poe goes back to my school days when I first read those tremendous works like Annabelle Lee and The Raven. My personal favorite was his poem The Bells. But enjoying a poet and knowing a great deal ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 8, 2007
Pros: very engaging, descriptive plot, attractive voice, blurs the line between fact and fiction
Cons: above the casual reader's understanding, advanced diction
Summary: If you are a fan of thrillers and mysteries, The Poe Shadow is a perfect book for you. This latest novel by Harvard graduate Matthew Pearl follows up his much acclaimed book The Daunte Club. Going into this book, the anticipation was very high, and he ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 23, 2007
Pros: Excellent historically-based mystery read
Cons: small doses of melodrama, might be confusing to readers not familiar with Poe
Summary: The year is 1849. Quentin Clark, a young Baltimore lawyer, makes his way through the crowded city streets and is distracted by a hearse passing by. For reasons unknown to him, Quentin follows the hearse to a lonely graveyard where a small, nondescript ... read more
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ISBN13: 9780812970128. ISBN10: 0812970128. by Matthew Pearl. Published by Random House, Inc.. Edition: 07
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