THE POE SHADOW: Matthew Pearl: Random House: Mystery: 367 pg.A young idealistic lawyer, Quentin Clark, finds himself compelled to uncover the mysterious circumstances surrounding the recent death of Edgar Allan Poe. His inquiries quickly begin to interfere with his personal and professional life eventually placing his career, his fortune, and his entire future in peril.
Pearl has a beautiful writing style that easy draws the reader into the 19th century world where his story takes place. He relies heavily on historical facts and creates an intriguing story with a protagonist that is relatable and endearing. While I felt the narrative drag at times, the story as a whole kept me entertained and I felt the conclusion satisfied but didn't wrap things up too neatly (a personal pet peeve of many mysteries). I’d recommend this to anyone who enjoys historical fiction or mysteries.
CZ
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