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A review by brianjmcguirk
The Dante Club by Matthew Pearl
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Very fun. Lots of twists and turns. And, while you start off thinking it’s just a clever construct for a historical murder mystery, the plot starts to pivot on important philosophical, intellectual questions. Pretty great all around.
Graphic: Torture, Murder