The Poe Shadow

Despite all the bad reviews that this book had, I decided to read it and give it a chance. I was really really excited to read something about life -in this case, death- of Poe. I started reading with many expectations and at first I thought it was interesting, but then ... The main character, even though history says that is not about him at all, never stops talking about himself, his life, his feelings, how good it is, etc.. and that's pretty tired and makes you hate the character, and I ask... Where on earth was Poe's story? I mean, It's not about Quentin! Because in that case the book will be called “Quentin's shadow” Also, there are parts where the action is terribly slow and there is no action, but then becomes faster and faster and the words seem to be written in a hasty and meaningless way. Moreover, the obsessive addiction has Quentin by Poe has no basis and his search is a little bit stupid in parts.

However, I must admit that some facts about Poe's life were interesting, but that was the only good book. I definitely do not recommend it!