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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, The Poe Shadow, and The Last Dickens. I really appreciate your support. This is a new guestbook since the others filled up - but you can still see them by clicking on the "view past messages" buttons at the bottom of the page.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Cambridge, MA
DATE Monday, April 28th 2008 - 10:41:04 AM

NAME Chloe

COMMENTS

 wonderful book, Draws attention before you even begin to read.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE MI
DATE Tuesday, February 12th 2008 - 12:30:39 PM

NAME Nina

COMMENTS

 Thank you!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Osijek, Croatia
DATE Saturday, February 23rd 2008 - 03:31:27 PM

NAME Jolin

COMMENTS

 "The Poe shadow" is the first book was written by you i have read. It's a magic work. when i read the book, it seems i'm entered into a magic world. As i'm reading the story. i'm slao having an advanture with the people in the story. and the story showed in my dream over and over again. it makes the story more realistic. thanks for the amazing work.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Taiwan / Taipei
DATE Tuesday, April 15th 2008 - 04:38:42 AM

NAME Echo

COMMENTS

 After reading The Poe Shadow and The Dante Club, I would like to comment that you must have the genius of Poe himself. Keep up the good work, and I hope to see another book!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Redding, California
DATE Friday, May 16th 2008 - 03:58:52 PM

NAME Samuel D. Dakin

COMMENTS

 Thanks for writing "The Poe Shadow". It made me understand (I am a long time fan but do not qualify as a scholar of Poe) that I may have information (if you are still interested), at least a connection. I own a ranch in Mendocino, California, and believe it was once owned by a deccendant of Poe. Please contact me at (707) 827-3282, or by email: dakinsam@earthlink.com.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Sebastopol, CA
DATE Saturday, May 17th 2008 - 12:33:08 AM

NAME Wilfredo
URL http://www.youtube.com/user/Technogrow55

COMMENTS

 I just started to read The Dante Club in English and Spanish (Trad. Villacampa) together and I am astonished with your elegant and encircling way to novel with the Commedia as a volcano that expelled flashbacks of reality and fiction. My respects Sir.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Houston, TX
DATE Saturday, May 31st 2008 - 05:51:56 PM

NAME eva

COMMENTS

 i just want to say that i read tour book,the poe shadow..i havent finished it yet but i feel that i am lost betwwen the truth and fiction...im afraid that i will still be when i reach to the end of this ambiguous book.....
DATE Monday, June 2nd 2008 - 03:48:48 PM

NAME Jeannie

COMMENTS

 I truly loved The Dante Club, and will now be obliged to pick up the other just to see what other dark places your twisty mind goes. Let me know the moment you wish to marry!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE OR
DATE Monday, June 16th 2008 - 02:35:44 AM

NAME J.I. Gillis

COMMENTS

 incredible writing,intelligent subject matter, what more can you ask for except what's next ?
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Ma
DATE Monday, June 16th 2008 - 08:40:47 PM

NAME Philip

COMMENTS

 I just read the dante club for a second time,the first being 2 years ago,i think.
I must say;it's still one of my favorite's.
Hope to see some new work from you soon.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Enschede,Netherlands
DATE Tuesday, June 24th 2008 - 04:32:33 PM

NAME Deanna Szlasa
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE campbell,ca
DATE Monday, July 14th 2008 - 04:16:53 PM

NAME Seneid

COMMENTS

 Pure talent! The Dante Club is a true masterpiece. The combination of intellect and artistic ability from the author are apparent from the very beginning. I don't believe I have read any one novel that has fulfilled all my needs as a reader until this one. Absolute genius!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Haddonfield, NJ
DATE Monday, July 21st 2008 - 04:56:02 AM

NAME Christine

COMMENTS

 How awful that I have only just come across a copy of your book The Dante Club !!! What a brilliant novel, I was kept up to the early hours of the morning trying to finish it, I had to get through it :) True genuis, thank you, I will be reading your other novel as soon as possible.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Scotland, UK
DATE Friday, July 25th 2008 - 11:11:08 AM

NAME Vika
URL http://veronika_92.carbonmade.com

COMMENTS

 Yesterday I wos on the road, weatr condition wos terrible, I wos really scared that car might crashed. I wos thinking only about one thing- "I don't wonna die now, becouse I don't know the ending yet"
Thanks for writing "The Dante Club"
Your fan- Vika.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Poland, Gdynia
DATE Monday, July 28th 2008 - 01:15:47 PM

NAME Miriam

COMMENTS

 I am one of Mrs. Winrow's students at University School, and we had to read The Dante Club as a summer reading book going into English 11 AP.
It's an amazing book, and its really cool that you had my teacher once too.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Miami, FL
DATE Monday, August 11th 2008 - 04:54:19 PM

NAME Paul Stewart

COMMENTS

 just finished the book, read Dante Club also. very talented author, hugely enjoyable read really believed in the characters. well done!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Newport UK
DATE Tuesday, August 12th 2008 - 03:05:24 PM

NAME Salvador Henriquez
URL http:/

COMMENTS

 I am fascinated with your work of arts. Thank you for such a beautifull time.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Nicaragua, America Central
DATE Saturday, August 23rd 2008 - 06:59:38 AM

NAME Megan Angel
URL http://www.myspace.com/tomfeltonlover315

COMMENTS

 I really love your work and it inspired me to become a mystery book writer and my manuscript may have not been accepted but its still in the works.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Beech grove, Indiana
DATE Monday, September 1st 2008 - 03:40:19 PM

NAME Javier Munoz

COMMENTS

 A thriller that wont let you sleep at night, simply a great novel by a very smart author who works with fiction and reality in a beautiful and interesting way.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Santo Domingo, DR
DATE Thursday, September 4th 2008 - 12:22:41 AM

NAME Mario Mayans Olachea

COMMENTS

 HEY MATTHEW, YOUR WORK IS AMAZING, LOVE YOUR WORK, WHERE ARE YOU GOING TO WRITE YOUR THIRD BOOK?
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
DATE Tuesday, September 23rd 2008 - 12:15:02 PM

NAME Miriam

COMMENTS

 I've just finnished "The Dante Club" and I have to say it's a great book! I've been thinking, for some time, about reading Dante's Comedy and this book has convinced me to do so, and I think I'll read Longfellow's translation. Thank you very much for this amazing experience you gave me with this book!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Madrid, Spain
DATE Friday, September 26th 2008 - 11:51:27 AM

NAME Jen

COMMENTS

 Hi, Matthew. I just started reading "The Dante Club" last after finishing David Anderson's "The Gargoyle." Have you read it? Subconsciously I selected DC from the bookshelf, where it has been gathering dust for about three years now, and found myself amused that both "The Gargoyle" and "The Dante Club" have "The Inferno" in common. I may just find myself reading the whole Divine Comedy next. I've only read bits and pieces of it for English courses at the U of U, but look forward now more than ever to reading the entire text. Thank you for your book. I look forward to finishing it in the next week, and hope to bring home a copy of "The Poe Shadow" soon.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE SLC, UT
DATE Friday, October 3rd 2008 - 07:25:26 PM

NAME Bob McEliece

COMMENTS

 Bravo! THE DANTE CLUB gets my highest praise, which consists of (a) Preparing a List of Characters (Dickens used to do this), (b) Reading it a second time, and (c) Buying a hardback First Edition from Amazon. Of the est. 1000 novels I have read, less than 10 earned this treatment (Shogun, Lonesome Dove, Watership Down, The Exorcist, ...) Please quit your day job!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Pasadena CA91103
DATE Wednesday, November 19th 2008 - 03:25:29 PM

NAME Tricia Fairbairn

COMMENTS

 Mr. Pearl,
I teach two Advanced Placement English Literature courses at New Ulm High School and I just handed out The Dante Club to my students. They are so excited to read it. We did an indepth study of Dante's The Inferno. I have a panel presentation coming to our high school in two weeks of religious leaders from 11 different faiths (Catholic, Lutheran, Buddhist, Atheist, etc.). My students have so many questions about the afterlife. They are looking forward to reading your text and making the connections to what they have already read. I just wish there were more teacher resources out there for your novel. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE New Ulm, MN
DATE Tuesday, November 25th 2008 - 08:08:36 PM

NAME Stewart Green

COMMENTS

 Hi i am just in the middle of reading The Poe Shadow ,i must say this is a real page turner,i love the feeling of being there in Baltimore it really draws you into the atmosphere of the place .Looking to buy The Dante Club soon great book looking forward to your next.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Poole,Dorset, UK
DATE Friday, December 12th 2008 - 10:53:31 AM

NAME Ricardo Damián
URL http://www.fotolog.com/richidamia/

COMMENTS

 HELLO Sr.MATTHEW PEARL I WANTH TO SAY THAT I JUST FINISH READING YOUR SECOND BOOK THE POE SHADOW AND I WANTH YOU TO NOW THAT YOU BOOK IS AWESOME AND THAT IS GREETING I AM JUST A BOY I JUST HAVE 16 YEARS AND I READ ABOUT MISTERY AND SOMETHING ELSE BUT I DECIDE TO READ THE POE SHADOW AND I LOVE IT AND I WANTH TO READ THE DANTE CLUB AND THE NEW BOOK THE LAST DICKENS FOR LAST I WANTH TO SAY TO YOU THAT A LOT OF ROCK SINGER MAKE A NEW CD THAT NAMES "EDGAR ALLAN POE" AND IS ABOUT HIS LIFE AND BOOKS IT IS IN SPANISH ONE OF THE SONG IS "THE CROW" AND IS ABOUT THE POEM I LIKE IT A LOT AND STARTED LISTENING JUST IN THE LAST PAGE OF THE BOOK THAS SO FUNNY OK THATS ALL AND I WANTH TO WISH YOU A MERRY CHISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR ONE MORE THING I WATH IF YOU CAN AND IF YOU WANTH TO SEND ME A E-MAIL IF OYU READ THIS THANKS ALOT FOR THIS BIGGEST LITERATURE WELL SEE YOU LATER GOOD BYE
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE MEXICO NUEVO LEON MONTERREY
DATE Wednesday, December 24th 2008 - 02:19:58 AM

NAME Chelsey Ann

COMMENTS

 I'm a huge fan of Dante and am looking forward to reading The Dante Club!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Norfolk, VA
DATE Sunday, December 28th 2008 - 01:03:53 AM

NAME brent fidler
URL http://www.poelastdaysoftheraven.com

COMMENTS

 hi matthew;

..curled up by a fire, while we get our largest snowfall in bc history, reading your book in anticipation of your arrival in boston. as we are both obvious poe fans, and sharing celebratory billing to honor our fallen comnrade, i thought it would be apres-poe to inquire if your busy schedule allows an invite for breafast or lunch, to meet on Thursday or Friday.

i remain;

brent fidler
Director
Poe- Last days of the raven
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE vancouver, bc
DATE Saturday, January 10th 2009 - 06:35:46 PM

NAME Kim

COMMENTS

 Wah! My book is missing pages 322 to 355 and I´m pretty sure they´re the important ones... how can I get my hands on those pages?
Cheers Kim
DATE Thursday, January 15th 2009 - 12:15:24 PM

NAME Pilar

COMMENTS

 Mr Pearl, I have just started reading The Poe Shadow. I walked into a bookstore to get a present for a friend, and as soon as i saw the name "Poe". I HAD to get the book. I am fascinated by not only his work, but his life has become my obsession. The Poe Museum in Richmond, even though Mr Poe never lived there, i visit every time i visit the city. I'm only a little disappointed that i had no other choice but to get it in Spanish, which loses much of your narrative. I wish i could have gotten it in English, but i'm still hooked on the book. Thank you so much for making my summer a little more bearable!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Santiago, Chile
DATE Friday, January 16th 2009 - 08:07:00 AM

NAME Jennifer Houston

COMMENTS

 Mr. Pearl,
My students (11th grade Honors) are currently reading The Dante Club. I'm really enjoying teaching this as it is one of my favorite novels. Several students have already finished (we are only to chapter 10) and have started reading The Inferno. I'm looking forward to reading The Poe Shadow and am considering doing a Pearl literature unit next year. Keep the book coming!! Very enjoyable.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Orlando, FL.
DATE Wednesday, January 21st 2009 - 02:58:28 PM

NAME Brenda

COMMENTS

 I have been waiting patiently for you to publish another novel....I am so thrilled that you have blessed us with another one of your great works!!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Albany, OR
DATE Saturday, January 24th 2009 - 12:48:55 PM

NAME Daniel Angeles

COMMENTS

 I really enjoyed your books and I'm loking forward to reading yor next work.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Mexico DF
DATE Tuesday, January 27th 2009 - 02:50:12 PM

NAME Chantelle Fernandez

COMMENTS

 This book is amazing. Im reading the book in my English class, my teacher also posted you a comment Jennifer Houston. But neverthe less this book truly is a masterpiece.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Orlando, Fl
DATE Wednesday, January 28th 2009 - 06:14:25 PM

NAME Alicia

COMMENTS

 I have to confess, I thought your book (The Dante Club) was an easy read, you can imagine my surprise. Now I love this book. It had reawaken my interest in literature again, which I lost midway through college.
It also made me blow off the dust on my other fave books. The Count of Monte Cristo, is my ultimate fave.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE NM
DATE Tuesday, February 3rd 2009 - 07:26:47 PM

NAME Mark Sullivan

COMMENTS

 As Dan Brown said, "What's not to love" about your first two books? As an English major who ended up as a professional historian, I'm inspired by your grasp of history as well as by your grasp of the English language. Kudos!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Villanova, PA
DATE Friday, February 6th 2009 - 08:54:02 PM

NAME Helen

COMMENTS

 Having been fortunate enough to 'discover' a copy of "The Poe Shadow" whilst browsing through a secondhand bookstore a few months ago I have since read "The Dante Club" and am now very much enjoying "The Last Dickens". Thank you.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE St Andrews, Scotland
DATE Tuesday, February 17th 2009 - 08:11:29 AM

NAME Steve Bryan

COMMENTS

 Having read "The Dante Club" and "The Poe Shadow" I am looking forward to the release of "The Last Dickens." I considered going to Amazon.uk so that I could get it early but I now have Kindle and I don't believe they sell Kindles in the UK.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Lake Mary, FL
DATE Sunday, March 8th 2009 - 06:15:23 PM

NAME Payam Fallah
URL http://www.idehl.com
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Redmond,WA
DATE Monday, March 16th 2009 - 04:51:17 PM

NAME Linda Mercer

COMMENTS

 loved your other books! can't wait to read this!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE St. Louis, MO
DATE Tuesday, March 17th 2009 - 08:56:20 AM

NAME Carole

COMMENTS

 My son just gave me a copy of THE DANTE CLUB. I read the book in one day; couldn't put it down. I did not know whodunit. I'm going to purchase your other books. This was too good.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE San Jose, CA
DATE Friday, March 20th 2009 - 10:47:33 PM

NAME Mark S. Steffens

COMMENTS

 Mr. Pearl,
I read Dickens works in an almost continuous cycle. I consider him the best ever, kissed by a muse, he had G_d given talent. Your latest novel emulates his style, I thoroughly enjoyed The Last Dickens. You should be very proud if it. Thank you.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Franklinville, NJ
DATE Friday, March 27th 2009 - 09:54:41 AM

NAME Creighton Brown

COMMENTS

 I am using your "The Dante Club" as the basis of my undergraduate thesis dealing with the historical novel, but also the autonomy of characters especially historical characters. I want to try to reconcile the autonomy of a fictional character with that of a fictionalized historical person. Do you have any ideas in this area?
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Fargo, ND
DATE Sunday, March 29th 2009 - 08:19:55 PM

NAME Gina Draker
URL http://www.ginadraker.blogspot.com/

COMMENTS

 Your work is brilliant! Major literary figures with a cozy mystery and excitement abounds! Terrific for rainy evenings and a cuppa tea. Thank you, Matthew!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE California and Maryland
DATE Monday, March 30th 2009 - 11:29:28 AM

NAME martinrwj2

COMMENTS

 This book was alot of fun to read. Excellent,
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE visalia, ca. 93277
DATE Tuesday, March 31st 2009 - 04:49:32 PM

NAME Judy Pollack
URL http://www.elmhurst205.org/tpages/pollaju

COMMENTS

 Have read some reviews and am looking forward to reading all three............hope to be able to get my students interested.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE IL
DATE Tuesday, March 31st 2009 - 10:05:54 PM

NAME Wilfredo Molina
URL http://www.youtube.com/user/Technogrow55

COMMENTS

 Dear Matthew Pearl,
I just start to read your Last Dickens. How amazingly you depicted the characters, atmosphere, dialogs. Another master piece. My humble regard Baboo.
Wilfredo Molina
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Houston, TX
DATE Wednesday, April 1st 2009 - 03:30:20 PM

NAME Roy E. Perry

COMMENTS

 Mr. Pearl, I've discovered you a bit late, but enjoyed THE DANTE CLUB immensely. Fascinating accounts of Longfellow, Lowell, Holmes, and Fields and an amazing display of knowledge about Dante. I just obtained a copy of your second novel, THE POE SHADOW, yesterday and look forward to reading it with great pleasure. You are an accomplished writer. Best wishes! Roy 4/2/09
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Nolensville, Tennessee
DATE Thursday, April 2nd 2009 - 11:12:51 AM

NAME john doe

COMMENTS

 Thanks for that lovely books. Guess my a suggestion for your next book: a detective thriller starring by Franz Kafka!

See you!
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE rhode island
DATE Wednesday, April 8th 2009 - 07:52:21 AM

NAME Daniel Araujo Reyna

COMMENTS

 i have been for a few years Dante`s reader and i liked a lot your first book The Club Dante you made a novel digne of Alliguiero. I like The Shadow Poe, made me read all about Edgar. Congratulation for your work and I want have The Last Dickens in my hands now.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Acapulco, Gro. Mexico
DATE Wednesday, April 8th 2009 - 02:44:50 PM

NAME RJ Block

COMMENTS

 ahhh...intellectual stimulation, erudition, challenges, broadening interests and mystery. now on to Poe...
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Newbury Park, CA
DATE Sunday, April 19th 2009 - 04:55:18 PM

NAME Margaret

COMMENTS

 I just started reading The Last Dickens - fantastic!! I can tell already that I am going to be a huge fan, and can't wait to read the other two books! (I might even have to read some Dickens!)
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE New Zealand
DATE Friday, April 24th 2009 - 05:30:29 AM

NAME Rin

COMMENTS

 *signed*
DATE Monday, April 27th 2009 - 09:56:47 PM

NAME Dean

COMMENTS

 I read The Poe Shadow some time ago and loved it. I'm currently reading The Dante Club and have to say that once again I'm blown away by your writing. I recently purchased The Last Dickens and can't wait to dive in! Thanks for all of the great work.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Colorado
DATE Monday, May 4th 2009 - 12:40:02 PM

NAME Eddleman Ruthers

COMMENTS

 The Dante Club and The Poe Shadow were both amazing! Thank you very much for the enlightening entertainment. I'm excited to read The Last Dickens.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Jacksonville, AR
DATE Friday, May 29th 2009 - 09:52:30 PM

NAME Cynthia

COMMENTS

 My book club is reading the Last Dickens in October of this year, really looking forward to it, I have not read any of your other works, but am hoping to soon.
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Anaheim, CA
DATE Tuesday, June 9th 2009 - 05:35:19 PM

NAME Cansu
URL http://www.eapoe.org

COMMENTS

 hey! i've just finished your POE SHADOW. most things were right but i'm complicated , can u tell me was Neilson like or hate Edgar? i couldn't understand it and thank you so much to u for write that book i'm fan of Poe he mustn't died on that way , The worst fate of foreign that poetry is really true i love that one (: thank you so much for this book
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE Trabzon/Turkey
DATE Tuesday, June 9th 2009 - 05:56:27 PM

NAME Candie

COMMENTS

 Dear Mr. Pearl,
I just listened with great pleasure to The Last Dickens. I am a huge Dickens fan and a huge Pearl fan! I listen while I exercise and I put in a great many extra miles because I did not want to stop. You did Dickens proud.
Thanks
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE North Kingstown, RI
DATE Thursday, June 11th 2009 - 06:02:03 PM

NAME kittyswift

COMMENTS

 enjoyed the book, i loved the characters....
CITY, STATE/PROVINCE san francisco,ca
DATE Wednesday, June 24th 2009 - 07:17:56 PM

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