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NAME Matthew Pearl
E-MAIL See "About the Author"
URL http://www.matthewpearl.com

COMMENTS

 Thanks so much for stopping by my guestbook! This is a place where you can just let me know you've been by, or post comments or questions about The Dante Club and The Poe Shadow. I really appreciate your support. This is a new guestbook since the other three filled up - but you can still see them by clicking on the "view past messages" buttons at the bottom of the page.

(Please note, this is NOT a place for general discussions about Dante or Poe. For that, please go to the Dante Discussion Forum or the Poe Discussion Forum. Thanks for coming!)
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Cambridge, MA
DATE Thursday, June 2nd 2005 - 05:11:26 PM

NAME James

COMMENTS

 fantastic; keep up the great work!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE New York
DATE Saturday, June 4th 2005 - 09:56:54 AM

NAME lynn bennett

COMMENTS

 Fantastic historic fiction!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Tampa, Florida
DATE Monday, June 6th 2005 - 06:36:45 PM

NAME Reshma Modi

COMMENTS

 Great book. I started reading the Inferno when I was in highschool, because I knew that it would not be a part of my curriculum. I got busy and it took me 5 years to finish it over the summers. My ambition has always been to learn
Italian so I can read it in its original - this book reinforced my desire to accomplish my goal.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE West Bloomfield, MI
DATE Tuesday, June 7th 2005 - 11:12:55 AM

NAME M.J.

COMMENTS

 The mark of a truly great book is one that inspires and lures readers to delve into other works of literature. It is obvious from your many e-mails that you have done so. Congratulations!!

I've yet to read your book, but I am looking forward to the day I can pick it up and enjoy it as so many others have done.

I wonder if some of my past students have read the book. How interesting it would be to discuss their take on it.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE New Hampshire
DATE Sunday, June 12th 2005 - 11:43:08 AM

NAME Fabio Simoni

COMMENTS

 Ciao a tutti,
scusate se non scrivo in inglese ma sarebbe più difficile capirmi che non in italiano...
Al momento sono sotto studi, dopo aver letto dapprima la DC vera e propria e di seguito il circolo dante mi sono deciso a portare per all'esame di letteratura Dante e Pearl, poichè ricchi entrambi di spunti d'analisi più che interessanti.
Complimenti a Pearl, ottimo libro, direi delizioso...
ciao a tutti
Fabio
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Ticino Switzetland
DATE Monday, June 13th 2005 - 10:12:41 AM

NAME Gerardo

COMMENTS

 Matthew Pearl is the best! his book impress me to much. is the best that I read except Dante's Commedy.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE mexico
DATE Monday, June 13th 2005 - 07:26:59 PM

NAME Jayne

COMMENTS

 Have just finished reading the Dante Club (ingenious...), My only complaint after reading it was I wanted more.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Wakefield, England
DATE Tuesday, June 14th 2005 - 05:48:40 AM

NAME Sung-Chul Kim

COMMENTS

 Hi.. Dante Club is very interesing book! I'm reading well.
by the way, is it true about Amazing Fly(Hominy Borex?)?
The description of that is very vivic.. I'm afraid about them.(if they bite me, what I should have to do?:-()
Anyway bye!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Seoul, Korea
DATE Friday, June 17th 2005 - 04:29:01 AM

NAME Diane W.

COMMENTS

 In our book club, we read "The Dante Club" this past month, and after our discussion, started casting the main characters in the book.
Mrs. Healey - Susan Sarandon
Nicholas Rey - Shawn Wayans or Denzel Washington; Vin Diesel
Longfellow - Anthony Hopkins
Lowell - Chris Walkin
Fields - Liam Neeson
Sherlock Holmes - Sam Neill
Augustus Manning - Jeff Goldblum
[removed -- ed., sorry can't give away murderer's identity!]

Congratulations Matthew Pearl! Plug away at that second novel but don't rush it.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE San Diego, CA
DATE Monday, June 20th 2005 - 01:59:55 AM

NAME Ron

COMMENTS

 Remarkable work...brings one into the intellect of the times.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE New York, New York
DATE Thursday, June 30th 2005 - 12:07:22 PM

NAME Diana

COMMENTS

 I’m ashamed to say that I bought the book months ago and I just started reading it this Monday but it was great! I was so mad that work kept interrupting my reading time. Truly, I haven’t such a wonderful and enthralling book in such a long time. Thank you for an excellent read.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Miami, FL
DATE Saturday, July 9th 2005 - 05:36:25 PM

NAME Jennifer

COMMENTS

 This is a fantasticly clever book. I haven't read something with such rapt attention in quite a while. It has also taught me I should never play poker since I turned a few people on to the book after they say the look of horror and disgust on my face while reading one of the murder scenes. Very nicely done.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Philadelphia, PA
DATE Thursday, July 14th 2005 - 10:07:45 PM

NAME Ingrid MacWatt

COMMENTS

 Thanks for writing such an all consuming novel. I have a 6 month old and a 3 year old and rather value the little time I have to sleep. Your book however stole me away from my rest. I was captive and stayed up to all hours reading. I couldn't wait to find out what happened next! I love reading of that time period, and each of your heros was quite precious. I felt you captured their personalities and spirit beautifully. I hope to hear of another one of your books out soon!

[PS May I suggest that you not give away the murderer through your website. I was rather anxious to find out about the characters of your book and was only half way through reading when I entered the website. I came across the identity of the murderer in one of the comments made by a reader when she suggested [sorry! we'll be more careful-- ed.... ]Anyway, it's just a thought.]
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Barcelona, Spain
DATE Saturday, July 23rd 2005 - 02:59:36 PM

NAME claude-henri hereus

COMMENTS

 My congratulations for this books - splendid work - a bit slow at the beginning but after 50 pages I just could not stop reading it. Absolutely engrossing.
I can speak some Italian but not enough to read the Commedia in old Tuscan of course : but you did give me the oomph to get to read the Commedia (in French I must admit); just bought it today; Many thanks for that as your book seems to evidence you deeply like Dante's work

When will you publish your next work ?

Best regards
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE france
DATE Saturday, July 23rd 2005 - 03:01:48 PM

NAME Peter Robbins

COMMENTS

 I am an English teacher and we read your novel together as part of summer school course work. It proved compelling reading for many students. We also incorporated further works of the likes of the Dante Club members. It was a rewarding experience all around.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE CA
DATE Tuesday, July 26th 2005 - 11:12:03 AM

NAME Nicole Demark

COMMENTS

 I've just finished reading The Dante Club (it took me just two days to read it) and I was so amazed I had to visit this site the moment I closed the book. Matthew, I can't compliment you enough. This is one of the greatest books I've ever read. I hope I'll see you in Croatia soon, on one of your tours.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Croatia
DATE Tuesday, August 2nd 2005 - 11:11:53 AM

NAME Laura

COMMENTS

 I bought The Dante Club purely because of the title and am not finished yet, but am extremely intrigued. I am a huge Divine Comedy fan. Thanks for bringing Dante to people's attention again!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Doylestown, PA
DATE Monday, August 8th 2005 - 09:14:22 AM

NAME Siomara Hernandez
URL http:// http://www.lacoctelera.com/dancing_michyn

COMMENTS

 Only i could said is that the first day of finally read the book i couldn't sleep
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Puerto Rico
DATE Thursday, August 11th 2005 - 07:16:53 PM

NAME Debbie Burgess

COMMENTS

 Such an enjoyable read, I can't wait to recommend it to my bookclub.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Lakeland, Fl
DATE Saturday, August 13th 2005 - 12:02:49 PM

NAME Martha Barrett

COMMENTS

 Just finished The Dante Club and found it an impressive work, not only for my love of Dante, but for the incorporation of the historical period. It takes a special and unique talent to be able to interpret a 13th/14th century author within the context of 19th century literary club and make it appealing to a 21st century audience. Thank you for an excellent read.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Watertown, MA
DATE Sunday, August 14th 2005 - 08:24:15 PM

NAME Awi

COMMENTS

 An excellent book. I truly enjoyed reading it.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Bangkok, Thailand
DATE Friday, August 19th 2005 - 01:01:44 AM

NAME Stefanie Misinski

COMMENTS

 I bought your book during my holidays when I visited Poland. As I saw the title "The Dante Club" I decided to spend the rest of my money on this book and I honestly can say I don't regret it. It is great! I read Dante and now I'm even starting an Italian course to be able to read the "Inferno" in the original language (maybe in a few years?).

It is the best book I read for a long time! Please be sure: As soon as you write another book, I'll go and buy it at once ;)

Keep it up!

Yours sincerely,
Stefanie Misinski
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Ahlen, NRW/ Germany
DATE Friday, August 19th 2005 - 01:16:50 AM

NAME Paul Martin
URL http://www.thedanteclub.com/indexB.html

COMMENTS

 Too many great aspects of this novel to comment on here. One of the many things that struck me is that even though the crimes were hideous and ingenious, I felt badly for [... sorry, can't give away the ending here! -- webmaster] I'd like to contact Tim Burton and inquire(?) if he is familiar with this novel. I think Mr. Burton would love to make a film from this brilliantly entertaining and educational novel....regards...Paul
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Queensbury, New York
DATE Saturday, August 20th 2005 - 09:43:51 AM

NAME Darlynn
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE MD
DATE Saturday, August 27th 2005 - 02:47:07 PM

NAME Elisa Fierro

COMMENTS

 I know I am going to be repetitive, but this is a truly great book! Matthew Pearl is a genius and this novel is one of the best I have ever read (and I read a lot!). I am an Italian native speaker and of course familiar with the Divina Commedia. The excerpts from the original, such as the inscription on the gate of Hell ("Per me si va nella citta' dolente, per me si va nell'etterno dolore...") added flavour to the story and brought such a wave of memories. I was also intrigued by the details of life in Boston after the Civil War. Now I want to know more about Longfellow, Holmes and Lowell! Thank you for writing "The Dante Club"! That is all I can say!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Colorado Springs, CO
DATE Sunday, August 28th 2005 - 11:09:06 AM

NAME noreen corrado

COMMENTS

 I love the word delicious. your book was that thankyou

the effort is well worth it. from a jaded reader
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE naples,fla. u.s.a.
DATE Monday, August 29th 2005 - 06:08:21 PM

NAME Rachel

COMMENTS

 it is a wonderful book, and I plan on reading it over and over again!! Let us know when you write another amazing novel!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Bozeman, Montana
DATE Tuesday, August 30th 2005 - 09:12:11 AM

NAME bowo hoetomo

COMMENTS

 kamu gila (indonesian way to say you're so damn gooooooodddddddddd)
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE yogyakarta
DATE Wednesday, August 31st 2005 - 05:54:22 AM

NAME Robert Bussey

COMMENTS

 Very intriguing and fascinating read. I enjoyed every page and I was inspired to read Longfellows translation. Thank you for your brilliant work and inspiration.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Boston, MA
DATE Tuesday, September 6th 2005 - 06:38:21 AM

NAME David Harries

COMMENTS

 I've read the novel twice, and I have enjoyed it. I'm re-reading Dante, too, in the Italian, with the help of the Dorothy L Sayers and Henry W Longfellow translations. Not just the Inferno, though.
I live in Britain. I think we know a lot less about 19th century New England writers than you do. Also, we know less about the geography of Boston and Cambridge. I'm confused about this. A map would have been useful.
The published Longfellow translation differs in small details from the quotations in the novel.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Bridgend, Wales, UK
DATE Wednesday, September 7th 2005 - 11:10:32 PM

NAME Dante J Laurino

COMMENTS

 More
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Amityville,NY
DATE Friday, September 9th 2005 - 07:26:13 AM

NAME Ms Lee Young

COMMENTS

 Suggested this to our Clueless Mystery book club at our library, am 120 pages into the story, and just love it!
We will discuss it on the 5th of October, should be very interesting, some are squeamish!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Sherman Oaks, California
DATE Sunday, September 11th 2005 - 10:58:05 PM

NAME Paolo

COMMENTS

 I read the Divina Commedia twice in my life and I am afraid that after this book I will read it again: this is already a great result, Matthew.
Grazie e aspettiamo il prossimo romanzo!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Milano, Italia
DATE Wednesday, September 14th 2005 - 08:48:22 AM

NAME Derek

COMMENTS

 Wonderful book! Ingenious mystery and well developed characters. Thanks.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Washington, DC
DATE Wednesday, September 14th 2005 - 08:54:22 AM

NAME Julia

COMMENTS

 I am halfway through the book now and am thoroughly enjoying it - I don't want to put it down! I hope the ending does it justice!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Yorkshire, UK
DATE Monday, September 19th 2005 - 08:28:29 AM

NAME Janine

COMMENTS

 I just finished The Dante Club...a most unique way to present a mystery. I found it well developed and the characters and their scenes came to life on each page.
Thank you.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Naperville, IL
DATE Thursday, September 22nd 2005 - 11:16:33 AM

NAME Aritra Chakraborti

COMMENTS

 I've just finished The Dante Club.You are superb Mr.Pearl! Ill be eagerly waiting for your next book.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Kolkata, India
DATE Sunday, September 25th 2005 - 05:07:57 AM

NAME Dan Dzibinski

COMMENTS

 While visiting the Longfellow/Washington house in Cambridge, I picked up the book in the gift shop. What a fascinating tale! Made all the more surreal having visited Longfellow's study.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Clearwater, FL
DATE Monday, September 26th 2005 - 10:51:13 AM

NAME Rachel McKenzie

COMMENTS

 Great book. Highly enjoyable.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Atlanta, GA
DATE Friday, October 7th 2005 - 03:35:00 PM

NAME Sameer Kumar Dave

COMMENTS

 Cool site. Love the book.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Sydney, NSW
DATE Monday, October 10th 2005 - 07:03:06 PM

NAME Joanne Barrett Joe

COMMENTS

 Thank you for a beautifully lyrical book about one of my favorite subjects (actually TWO: Dante and murder mysteries). I eagerly await the next book you write, and meanwhile I will read this one again. I expect to get something new from it with each reading.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Harmony, NJ
DATE Saturday, October 15th 2005 - 07:26:39 AM

NAME L. Sheldon

COMMENTS

 Typically, I would never sign a guestbook. Seems like such a silly thing to do -- but after reading your book, I was compelled to study more about the literary characters and the veracity of your representations -- and found my way here. Surprisingly, I can tell you how immensely I enjoyed your novel! Completely delighted that there are great works of fiction still being published and, more excitingly, widely read! Congratulations and thank you on inventing a truly impressive work of fiction. (now I'm worried that I misspelled something ;-)
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Los Angeles
DATE Wednesday, October 19th 2005 - 12:49:35 PM

NAME Yvonne
URL http://spaces.msn.com/members/yvonnefj

COMMENTS

 A great genius.Just like me.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Shanghai
DATE Friday, November 4th 2005 - 04:42:37 AM

NAME David S. Ribner

COMMENTS

 First congradulations on a truly excellent novel. I would like to ask your help in tracking down the source for one of the cited quotations. On page 34 of the Vintage paperback edition, you quote J.R. Lowell as writing "And what they dare to dream of, dare to do." Where can I find it?
Thank you.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Jerusalem
DATE Sunday, November 6th 2005 - 04:35:36 AM

NAME Dril Fertikas
URL http://eagledrilling.net

COMMENTS

 Great site!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE TX
DATE Wednesday, November 9th 2005 - 05:28:24 AM

NAME Alexandra

COMMENTS

 A fantastic debut novel. I loved it so much that I haven't been able to start another book for a month now, as I can't get it out of my head. There are many classics that I know I should read but may never get around to and this was a wonderful crash course in the Divine Comedy. Matthew Pearl, you are the best literary professor I've ever had, thank you. I also enjoyed learning about the Dante club members, I fell in love with them. They reminded me a lot of my grandfather who graduated summa cum laude from Harvard...a brilliant and comical man with a "unique" sense of style, turning 95 on monday. Anyway, you have a gift with words and I'll be looking forward to reading/learning more from you.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE New York
DATE Friday, November 11th 2005 - 11:25:24 PM

NAME Pat Ciabotti

COMMENTS

 University School, you and Keith, Ian and your sweet Mom. Your book is wonderful; I hope you all are so pleased and proud. I'm anticipating the next!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Lady Lake, FL
DATE Saturday, November 12th 2005 - 09:24:28 PM

NAME Andrew S
URL http://gizooge.com

COMMENTS

 hey matt, i never met you personally, but i would just like to say that i picked up your book, and "WOW!" i was completely blown away. keep up the good work. by the way, your a legend at the U (U-School! Represent!)
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Samford, Fl
DATE Sunday, November 13th 2005 - 04:12:26 PM

NAME Sarjan

COMMENTS

 Comments
1) Mr. Pearl you combined history and fiction together extremely well in this book. Not only does this book capture a sense of time and place but it is also especially interesting. Although you have done a very good job of keeping the book entertaining, the book starts out exceedingly slowly. It gets awfully boring in the beginning while you are developing the characters. But once you developed the characters the book got extremely interesting. Your description of all the murders and the way in which they were committed is commendable.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Atlanta
DATE Monday, November 14th 2005 - 06:02:35 PM

NAME Diah Aisya Ardhiani
URL http://daisya.multiply.com

COMMENTS

 Have never known about Dante before reading the Dante Club. The book is really amazing.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Jakarta, INDONESIA
DATE Tuesday, November 15th 2005 - 02:36:41 AM

NAME EMMANUELA BATZAKA

COMMENTS

 The best of the kind. Except the plot which can be found elsewhere, what was unique for me was the way of writing. Even if I read it in Greek, I found it a literary masterpiece. I will try to read it in English sometime. Thank you. By the way, will any other book be published? (Sorry if my English is not that good.)
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE ATHENS, GREECE
DATE Thursday, November 24th 2005 - 07:40:24 AM

NAME Shirley Richardson

COMMENTS

 Your book is a challenging read. It only makes me want to know more about it's prominent characters, lifestyles and of course DANTE during this time period. I beg you to write more of these fictional history books. The Dante Club would also make a great movie.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Dallas, Texas
DATE Thursday, November 24th 2005 - 11:20:19 AM

NAME Eidyn
URL http://myspace.com/eidyn

COMMENTS

 Triggers the disturbing imagination. I found it a bit thick of heavy-ladden thoughts
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Houston, TX
DATE Sunday, November 27th 2005 - 11:42:22 PM

NAME Thomas Connor

COMMENTS

 I am still in high school, and I recognize the quality of this book. I saw this in a bookstore right after I had finished Dante's Inferno, and I found it to be a great way to enhance the story.

Kep up the Good Work!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Lexinton Park, Maryland
DATE Monday, November 28th 2005 - 05:52:27 PM

NAME Diana Le

COMMENTS

 This was one of the most satisfying books I have read in a long time. Truly incredible depictions, characterizations, and portrayals all in one great, suspense-filled novel. Who would have ever had guessed "Lucifer" or the man who killed him? I love how the great poets of the 19th century were portrayed and the references to their works. It makes me a poem-enthusiast of the great Longfellow.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Centreville, VA
DATE Thursday, December 1st 2005 - 01:48:17 PM

NAME Carlos Eduardo Aldighieri

COMMENTS

 I'm starting the reading, it has been one of the best books i've ever read. Further more tells the history of a distant relative Dante Alighieri!!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Brasil
DATE Monday, December 5th 2005 - 06:09:06 AM

NAME Ohad Ouziel

COMMENTS

 bought the book in Hungary, as i was traveling back to Israel, after having spent two years in Italy - and it became a very pleasant surprise. I was familiar with Dante before (the Mark Musa translation, and a feeble attempt to read it in Italian) but was less familiar with the American bunch.. so thank you for opening my eyes to Longfellow, Lowell and Holmes and thanks for a great book.
Ohad Ouziel
Tel-Aviv, Israel
DATE Monday, December 12th 2005 - 08:43:41 AM

NAME Brandi

COMMENTS

 I loved your book, I read it three times. I have read the Inferno (along with the other two books) almost twenty times now (ha! And i'm only a freshman in HS!) Anyway, can't wait for your next book!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Vancouver, WA
DATE Wednesday, December 21st 2005 - 06:14:14 PM

NAME Morten Tinning

COMMENTS

 Almost up there with Eco.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Copenhagen, Denmark
DATE Thursday, December 22nd 2005 - 09:18:59 PM

NAME alyudhâ
URL http://alyudha.blogs.friendster.com/my_blog

COMMENTS

 wew, such a great book in this century, even i haven't through this century yet ^.^

two thumbs up for M.Pearl
visit Indonesia, here you have a lot of fans ....
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Jakarta, Indonesia
DATE Friday, December 23rd 2005 - 10:41:45 PM

NAME Jim

COMMENTS

 Great novel. I love it.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE WHeeling, IL
DATE Monday, December 26th 2005 - 04:46:49 AM

NAME Kenji Matsuhisa

COMMENTS

 Nel mezzo del cammin di mia vita.....I have wandered in new Inferno! In these two days I couldn't sleep well because you gave me big fun and pain! So fun but pain. Botticelli who designed all Canto in 15th century would have gone mad reading your Inferno. Anyway I'm looking forword to your new works, thanks.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Japan, Tokyo
DATE Tuesday, December 27th 2005 - 08:35:36 AM

NAME alyudha
URL http://alyudha.blogspot.com

COMMENTS

 invite me huh ^0^ !!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Ina
DATE Sunday, January 1st 2006 - 03:33:09 AM

NAME Kate
URL http://www.myspace.com/blowmyskirtup

COMMENTS

 I can't say anything in latin and I haven't cast the characters. I can tell you I am reading this book for a scrapbook book report project in my 10th grade world literature class. I really enjoy it and the scrap book is coming along great. Good work.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Las Vegas NV
DATE Sunday, January 1st 2006 - 04:18:08 PM

NAME Dottie Pohl

COMMENTS

 I loved the book from beginning to end. Your development of character and insight into human nature was brilliant. My one-word description of it would be "rich." I haven't enjoyed a novel so much since reading Dorothy Sayers. I can't wait for your next novel, but it will be hard to top The Dante Club!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Wilmore, KY
DATE Monday, January 2nd 2006 - 09:28:47 AM

NAME Wallace G. Suggs II
URL http://www.myspace.com/1flyguy

COMMENTS

 Can't wait to read the book! I just bought it today!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Albany, Georgia
DATE Monday, January 2nd 2006 - 04:07:49 PM

NAME Hector Siliezar

COMMENTS

 Excellent read.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Providence, RI
DATE Thursday, January 5th 2006 - 05:39:12 AM

NAME ennea

COMMENTS

 excellent book, sir pearl! respects here from the p.i. looking foward to your coming works.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE manila, philippines
DATE Tuesday, January 10th 2006 - 04:42:00 AM

NAME Yana

COMMENTS

 the thing that impressed me so much in this book is the way the author combined real facts from history with the made-up plot line.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Moscow,Russia
DATE Thursday, January 12th 2006 - 12:11:15 PM

NAME Brian Pugh

COMMENTS

 What a wonderful story! It's a great novel, I really like how Mr. Pearl you shift the scenes between each other they really are intriguing I'm not finished yet but I do have a few theories about halfway through canticle 2 right now! Can't wait for May 2006!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Reno, Nevada
DATE Thursday, January 12th 2006 - 02:09:33 PM

NAME Sabra Schirm

COMMENTS

 A really amazing work of art! Historical fiction at its finest, without seeming really like it was fiction, at all. It reintroduced me to Dante and his works. I cant wait to track down the Longfellow translation, myself, which Borders is selling now...I haven't been this excited about a novel in a long time...
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Santa Rosa, CA
DATE Thursday, January 12th 2006 - 10:25:51 PM

NAME Javier Vila Sanchez

COMMENTS

 Great book!! A little complicated at the beginning, but after is amazing. I've read it in spanish. Hope its a good translation.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Buenos Aires, Argentina
DATE Tuesday, January 17th 2006 - 10:41:09 AM

NAME Henrik Sørensen

COMMENTS

 Great story. Some of the best I ever read...
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Denmark
DATE Thursday, January 19th 2006 - 07:00:13 AM

NAME Victoria Wong
URL http://google.com

COMMENTS

 Um, besides not knowing what a URL is.

Awesome book! It's my favorite read.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Brookline MA
DATE Wednesday, January 25th 2006 - 10:50:47 AM

NAME Cheryl

COMMENTS

 Thanks, Matthew. What a phenomenal book.
I teach Dante to my high school seniors and their response to the poetry solidifies his power over our minds and hearts to this day, just as it did for Longfellow and his gang. Looking so forward to the new 'Poe' book! All the best!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Fort Lee, NJ
DATE Thursday, January 26th 2006 - 06:56:59 PM

NAME Andrés Montañez

COMMENTS

 The BEST book I have ever read of it's kind!
A MasterPice!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Uruguay
DATE Tuesday, January 31st 2006 - 05:16:09 PM

NAME Judy

COMMENTS

 Outstanding.....please keep more coming.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE San Angelo, TX
DATE Thursday, February 2nd 2006 - 04:30:12 PM

NAME Isabel Gil

COMMENTS

 Dusting off my books - horrid task!- I came across with The Dante Club and a tipical portuguese feeling invaded me: saudade.
I want to read more from you, please write soon.
Am I missing something? Sometimes Portugal seems far away, let me know if you have published another book...novel...ANYTHING?
Get to work.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Sesimbra
DATE Monday, February 6th 2006 - 01:02:35 PM

NAME Konstantina Andreadaki

COMMENTS

 Sorry, but it is difficult to express my feelings in English. The only which I want to say is: it was a great novel. This book fiiled with pleasure my spare hours. Thank you Matthew!!!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE crete / GREECE
DATE Friday, February 17th 2006 - 03:56:55 AM

NAME Erika

COMMENTS

 the book is fantastic! thank you soooo much, i love dante and than read about him and the construction of the book! it has fill my sleepless nights ;)
i look forward for the new book!
greeting
Erika from Germany!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Detmold, Germany
DATE Friday, February 24th 2006 - 12:27:18 PM

NAME susan

COMMENTS

 at first first, iwas really bored for the story, because i don't like poetry before. but after i read it all, it makes me appreciate how a poetry can influence someone's mind..i really enjoyed reading it..and i become curious about the poetry itself that is Dante's..i hope you can make other book like this...thank u.. Gbu..
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE indonesia
DATE Friday, February 24th 2006 - 10:01:38 PM

NAME corinne

COMMENTS

 I'm reading Dante Club for a school paper, but i'm really glad i picked it because it's very thought provoking. Excelletn work keep it up.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Illinois, U.S.
DATE Sunday, February 26th 2006 - 09:39:29 PM

NAME stewart blair

COMMENTS

 the interweaving on history, fiction and the various lives and experiences was well done, except, in my opinion, dan teal's ware/life story. i feel it could have been interwoven on an anonymous basis throughout the whole book rather than a sort of explanatory interlude.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE dubai, uae
DATE Thursday, March 2nd 2006 - 12:44:48 PM

NAME Colin Shukie

COMMENTS

 A great page turner! I learned a great deal from reading the book that I could have learned in a text, but this was more fun!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Easton, CT
DATE Saturday, March 4th 2006 - 06:09:27 PM

NAME Nancy Caldarone

COMMENTS

 We read this in our book club and I must say, though it was difficult in the beginning to absorb the style of speech of the characters, I liked the novel very much. As a resident of the Boston area, I really enjoyed the local color.
DATE Tuesday, March 7th 2006 - 01:29:18 PM

NAME jennie espada-goutev

COMMENTS

 I read this book during the winter, which I spent in Bulgaria. I though it was great, in fact it kept me up most nights until I finally finished reading it. I am a third year law student and am currently taking an advanced constitutional law class. I was amazed at how acurate the post civil war situation is depicted, especially the way the blacks were treated and the way black supporters felt towards all the underlying commercial motivations for the war. Overall, I'm recommending the book to everyone I know. It's one of my favorite books thus far. Thanks Mr. Pearl, please keep them coming.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE San Juan, Puerto Rico
DATE Sunday, March 12th 2006 - 04:05:20 AM

NAME Nadir Latif

COMMENTS

 I am a reader from Turkey. I want to congrulate Matthew Pearl for that great book. But the translation into Turkish was terrible, terrible, terrible. I sent a mail to warn the publishing company (Ithaki Yayinlari / www.ithaki.com.tr) about those great mistakes.
Recently one of my friends told me that he had bought a book of Peter Straub and he had found the translation terrible. That book is also published by the same company (Ithaki Yayinlari) The translator is a different person but there are again great mistakes. I and my friend feel very uncomfortable. We will never read another book which is (or will be) published by that company. And it is not easy to advise your book to our friends.
If it means any importance for you, will you please warn that company?
DATE Tuesday, March 14th 2006 - 10:20:51 PM

NAME Derek Boyle
URL http://www.simple-coat.com

COMMENTS

 I really enjoy the Croation cover. It's charming.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Boston, MA
DATE Thursday, March 30th 2006 - 04:22:35 PM

NAME Sue Keehnen

COMMENTS

 Really enjoying the book.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Spokane, WA
DATE Tuesday, April 11th 2006 - 06:02:58 PM

NAME Marcia

COMMENTS

 I'll tell you again how much I loved The Dante Club, Matthew! We saw you speak here in Minneapolis in February '04, and it was the most interesting author visits I've ever been too. We are so looking forward to The Poe Shadow and seeing you speak again.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Minneapolis, MN
DATE Thursday, April 13th 2006 - 07:41:44 AM

NAME Susan Pearl

COMMENTS

 Congratulations & best wishes on your latest dual achievements: another spectacular novel and a magnificent new website! We look forward to sharing in the excitement of The Poe Shadow and your upcoming book tour!
Love,
Mom, Dad and Ian
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Southwest Ranches, Florida
DATE Friday, April 14th 2006 - 07:23:14 AM

NAME Scott Weinger

COMMENTS

 Congratulations on another amazing literary feat! I'm one of the lucky few who has already had the chance to read THE POE SHADOW, and it's brilliant. I'm sure you have another smash hit on your hands. Everybody enjoy!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Los Angeles, CA
DATE Saturday, April 15th 2006 - 09:26:47 PM

NAME Patricia

COMMENTS

 Hello, thank you for writing "The Dante Club". Dante's Divinge Comedy is one of my favourite poems. I agree with all the comments before me. This is an exceptional book, well written, interesting characters and an intriguing plot. I can't wait for "The Poe Shadow". I'm sorry I will miss your visit to the Bay Area in June, but look forward to the next one.

CITY, STATE/PROVINCE San Francisco, CA
DATE Thursday, April 20th 2006 - 09:46:57 AM

NAME holly

COMMENTS

 you are one hot piece of chicken!
xo,
Holly
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE ny
DATE Friday, April 21st 2006 - 07:27:59 PM

NAME JPB

COMMENTS

 Great piece of work! I am salivating as I wait for the for the next book.

Thank you.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Syracuse
DATE Monday, April 24th 2006 - 04:23:43 AM

NAME Charlie Redler
URL http://www.nova.edu/~redler

COMMENTS

 Mathew, i look forward to reading your new literary masterpiece, as much as I loved reading your AP history papers in high school. Your love of history and writing has paid off for the world.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Florida
DATE Monday, April 24th 2006 - 04:40:01 AM

NAME Stephen Alton

COMMENTS

 Matthew,
I am very excited to read your newest novel. Best of luck to you and your family.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE New York, NY
DATE Monday, April 24th 2006 - 05:06:43 AM

NAME Julia

COMMENTS

 I loved The Dante Club and I look forward to reading The Poe Shadow. I have recommended The Dante Club to several friends. I only wish you would come to St. Louis. I'll keep checking to see if your plans change!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE ST. Louis, MO
DATE Monday, April 24th 2006 - 07:50:26 AM

NAME Jen

COMMENTS

 Matthew,

The site looks fabulous, and I can't wait to toast it's publication when you are in New York, just a few weeks left til the big day.

Congratulations, and cheers to all that is to come, and to all the readers who you will be holding captive this summer with the dazzling effect of your imagination and intellect.

Best,

Jen



CITY, STATE/PROVINCE New York, NY
DATE Monday, April 24th 2006 - 09:14:40 AM

NAME Don

COMMENTS

 Matthew,
Good luck on the new book. I look forward to reading it.
Don
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Nashua
DATE Monday, April 24th 2006 - 11:09:18 AM

NAME Lauren

COMMENTS

 I'm in the middle of The Dante Club right now, and am losing precious sleep because I keep having to read "just one more page or two." You're a gifted writer, and I am learning much!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Binghamton, NY
DATE Tuesday, April 25th 2006 - 01:58:51 PM

NAME Jay Hafen

COMMENTS

 Excellent read! I have now dug out my old, worn copy of The Inferno to read again. I wonder, after reading The Dante Club, if The Inferno will ever leave my nightstand again.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Ut
DATE Wednesday, May 3rd 2006 - 12:35:46 PM

NAME sunny
URL http://www.myspace.com/sunnysdelishdish

COMMENTS

 i bought it because it was on the 50% off rack at b&n, and the jacket description was good . . . ended up only costing $2.50, hardback . . . and it was worth WAAAAAAY more than that!!! what a great book. really . . . it needs to be a MOVIE.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Rancho Cucamonga, CA
DATE Monday, May 8th 2006 - 02:07:24 PM

NAME Nepenthe

COMMENTS

 Amazing,good job!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Taiwan
DATE Tuesday, May 9th 2006 - 11:35:51 PM

NAME Heather

COMMENTS

 I have just discovered your web page and am eagerly awaiting your new book.I find Poe such a fascinating subject as you can tell by my email address.I have read your other fans comments and will be looking for The Dante Club as well.Good luck for the future.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Australia
DATE Wednesday, May 10th 2006 - 03:34:47 AM

NAME Farid B Siswantoro

COMMENTS

 Fantastic. Good book for every serious readers.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Bantul, Indonesia
DATE Wednesday, May 17th 2006 - 04:01:14 AM

NAME pj
URL http://homepage.tinet.ie/~greenst/index.html

COMMENTS

 enjoyed your interview on radio just now 3:15pm Ireland

will get books now!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Ireland
DATE Wednesday, May 17th 2006 - 07:21:54 AM

NAME Dave Foley

COMMENTS

 Have heard a lot of talk & looking forward to the read.It's always a search to expand and entertain,togetrher,if possible and yes it happens.Looking forward to the Poe happening.I was in Baltomore recently.The feel is good.Enjoyed RTE Radio interview.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Greystones,Ireland
DATE Wednesday, May 17th 2006 - 08:42:40 AM

NAME Cheryl ~Celeste~ Kiser

COMMENTS

 I picked this book up on a Wednesday and had it read by Thursday. It's absolutely fabulous reading and I hope you have more books planned and ready to come our way. I enjoyed the Photina font as well! Kudos to you Mr Perry.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Louisville Ky USA
DATE Thursday, May 18th 2006 - 04:30:03 PM

NAME Tom Berendt

COMMENTS

 Matthew is the king! I'm waiting to read your second, third, fourth, fifth...and so on, book. I hope to meet you soon again in Poland. Greetings from Przemysl in Poland.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Przemysl, POLAND
DATE Friday, May 19th 2006 - 05:53:32 AM

NAME MICHELLE CHU

COMMENTS

 I COME FROM TAIWAN
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE TAIWAN , TAIPEI
DATE Monday, May 22nd 2006 - 05:36:05 AM

NAME Meghan

COMMENTS

 I picked up The Dante Club when I was in Florence, Italy needing something to read. It was wonderful! Having spent much time in Florence studying Florentine history and Dante I was pleased to find a book that brought him to life in another way! I can't wait for the next book!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE A2, Michigan
DATE Monday, May 22nd 2006 - 05:36:47 AM

NAME Jim Munchel

COMMENTS

 Mr. Pearl, I have been a Poe-aphile for from the moment my mother read THE RAVEN to me many years ago. Since then I have travelled to his grave, been to the house in Richmond, VA. where he stayed during his short, unhappy life. You sir have captured all that needs to be alligned in informing readers about the ongoing mystery surrounding his life and death. The feel of Baltimore in the 1840's is so realistic I felt I could look up from the book and actually see the homes, offices and side streets that decorated the landscape of early Baltimore. The texture of Paris and Clark's pursuit for the real detective that Poe based his character on was so beautifully written. Since I am a bookseller I take the time to handsell such fine literary fiction. Or is it? Thank you!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Camp Hill, Pa.
DATE Wednesday, May 24th 2006 - 05:22:21 AM

NAME Lynne Lambert

COMMENTS

 Congratulations on your second book, Matt. I look forward to reading it now that summer vacation is upon us and hopefully there will be time to indulge in a pleasure read. We are all so proud of you. I will hopefully get to one of your readings in this area and we can catch up.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Ft. Lauderdale, FL
DATE Thursday, May 25th 2006 - 06:44:28 PM

NAME Paula

COMMENTS

 I was looking for an airplane book for the long flight to China. The title caught me. I soon realized this was no airplane book, and saved it for my return. I have always loved Dante. Even more now. Matthew Pearl showed such genius in the way he created relistic, but readable, 19th century dialog.
P.S. Ciao a Fabio, studio italiano.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE California
DATE Monday, May 29th 2006 - 11:33:48 AM

NAME Susan Pearl

COMMENTS

 Congratulations on another (well-deserved) BESTSELLER!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE SW Ranches, FL
DATE Friday, June 2nd 2006 - 06:00:04 AM

NAME Erkan K.

COMMENTS

 I want to sign up e-newsletter but it is designed only for people living in USA. Can you change this, because I am from Turkey but I want to get news from you and your works. Thanks for your consideration.
DATE Wednesday, June 7th 2006 - 05:21:39 AM

NAME Freda

COMMENTS

 Was enthralled by The Dante Club and am presently devouring
Poe Shadow. Thanks, Matthew.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE AL
DATE Thursday, June 15th 2006 - 04:42:28 PM

NAME Robert Boxley

COMMENTS

 I just wanted to say thank you for stopping in Minneapolis for your talk last night ( June 15,2006). Everybody that I talked with after the reading held the same thought " He really seemed to be glad to be here & he was more interested in what we thought." Which is a rarity in this world. For an author to place themselves on a pedastal and talk down to the audience.
Once again thank you for the hours of pure pleasure to drink in your art.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Columbia Mo / Minneapolis Mn
DATE Friday, June 16th 2006 - 10:28:40 AM

NAME Chad Fuller

COMMENTS

 I purchased "The Poe Shadow" out of interest for E.A.P. I will soon read "The Dante Club" out of interest for Matthew Pearl. Your book did a wonderful job of setting the scenery of Baltimore and Paris. The plot was interesting and deep. The weaving of fiction and history was brilliant. Thanks also for the secret chapters. Keep up the great work.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Quincy, IL
DATE Sunday, June 18th 2006 - 03:41:25 PM

NAME John Adcox
URL http://www.johnadcox.com

COMMENTS

 Thanks for the wonderful books, and for the signing! I sincerely enjoyed your talk, and hope you will visit Atlanta again soon.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Georgia
DATE Monday, June 19th 2006 - 07:55:57 PM

NAME Stefanie

COMMENTS

 I absolutely enjoyed the Dante Club. I couldn't put it down. I love the historical fiction genre, therefore, you have become my new favorite author. I am currently reading the Poe Shadow and I can't wait for the journey that you are going to take me through. So what book is up next???
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE orange county, ca
DATE Tuesday, June 20th 2006 - 11:42:34 AM

NAME Gerald

COMMENTS

 Brilliant writing. It awakens the soul of the English teacher who loved wandering Harvard Yard in search of the great writers of our past. I savor each page and find myself eager to get home and read, read, read. While I am wanting to move ahead, I find myself equally tempted to linger over each page of the book. What a gift!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Lake Forest, IL
DATE Tuesday, June 27th 2006 - 03:04:03 PM

NAME Roshanak Aryan

COMMENTS

 I loved your book. I just recently moved to Richmond, VA and visited the Poe museum. I thank you for the effort you put in researching the material. I love reading books, and i specially loved yours since i think you served Poe well. Now i have to go back to Maryland and visit his grave in Baltimore. Hope to read more books by you in the future.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Richmond, VA, USA
DATE Wednesday, June 28th 2006 - 07:27:15 AM

NAME Linda

COMMENTS

 Mr. Pearl,
I've enjoyed your book very much as I teach an Honors class in American Lit. I have put your book on our summer reading list, as I know it will intrique brilliant minds.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Cleveland, Ohio
DATE Wednesday, June 28th 2006 - 02:18:47 PM

NAME Saul M. Tischler

COMMENTS

 Heard about The Poe Shadow on the Sunday Morning Show and immediately took The Dante Club out of the library. As I finished it, The Poe Shadow was available. I devoured both books and loved them. Thanks for hours of enjoyment and education. Your careful research and 1850s style put me in the time and place of the novels. YOu are a great write and I look forward to your bright future efforts!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Cherry Hill, NJ
DATE Saturday, July 1st 2006 - 05:45:14 AM

NAME Joe Bigane

COMMENTS

 Have approached the final fifth of The Poe Shadow and am still guessing. I have enjoyed Poe as much as I enjoyed The Dante Club.
At the time I first read Dante, The DaVinci Code was being published. While I enjoyed DVC as a thriller I enjoyed Dante's quality of writing and plot that much more. Always thought that yours should have been on the NYT Book list for a couple of years!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Downers Grove, IL
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