A review by asolweb
The Dante Club by Matthew Pearl

challenging slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

I wanted to like this book because the premise was so interesting. The language used was challenging and oftentimes unintelligible. I liked the historic aspect and getting to know Longfellow and Holmes involvement in translating Dante’s book. It was a slow read and tough to finish.