The Last Dickens: A Novel Audiobook

" Had a great idea for a plot. I started out quite good, but I lost interest in the last third of the book. It didn't keep the tension/action strong enough to hold my interest. "

" Another historical fiction about Charles Dickens' last novel that was never completed due to his untimely death. It's made me want to go back and read Great Expectations...and some of his other classics... "

" A quite unique novel. I now wish to read me some Charles Dickens. It might have helped the enjoyment of the book to read "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" but is not a requirement for the first read of The Last Dickens. "

" Loved it. Was especially fascinated by the state sponsered drug network across different locations in the book. Mathew Pearl does a great job of bringing a different time to life and telling a really good story at the same time. "

" I was looking forward to reading THE LAST DICKENS since I found THE POE SHADOW to be quite interesting & gripping. It took me quite a while (read: days) to get into this book, which frustrated me because I am a quick reader, but in the end it turned out to be enjoyable. If you're interested in this time period (1800s), Charles Dickens, a bit of mystery mixed with history, and getting a feel for the publishing industry back in the day, you may want to give THE LAST DICKENS a try... Just as long as you have the time and patience to wait for the story to pick up the pace. "

" I would summarize this book with one word: slow. Aside from that, I don't have much else to say about it, unfortunately. The main characters suffered so much injustice and betrayal that it was preposterously predictable, yet unbelievable at the same time. "

" Pretty interesting, both for its plot and for its portrayal of Charles Dickens and the American public's worshipful adoration of him. Sympathetic, well-drawn characters; some unbelievable plot twists. Fun. "

" God, this book is 485 pages long in Polish edition and I had read it in one evening. Not because so entertaining. Just I was just looking for some plot. The title is The last Dickens, but the book is all about James Osgood, Rebecca Sand and her dead brother Daniel Sand. Very little about Dickens. "

" Cool concept, fun mystery, and not too obvious. Some of it seemed contrived (well, it is historical fiction) but I did enjoy it. I will probably read the others, but not in a terrible hurry to do so. "

" I really enjoyed the subject of this book, being a lover of Dickens and all, but I really didn't like that there was too much going on. There were too many mysteries and it just became too loaded with discoveries at the end. Still, it was a really interesting read. "

" Although this book was a little predictable in it's final act, it was great fun over all. Much better than the similarly formulaed Dante Club (by the same author). Osgood was a believable hero and Herman was a terrific villan. "

" My feelings for this book may be enhanced by Drood by Dan Simmons.This book also covers the mystery of Dickens last unfinshed novel but compliments Drood by offering what was lacking there, the American Dickens tour. I suggest you read both if you have any interest at all. "

" Very cool story...well written. "

" This is one of the few books that I never bothered to finish. After reading approximately 150 pages or more, it never grabbed me. I truly disliked the writing style, and just couldn't get past it to get into the story - such as it was. An interesting concept, but poor implementation. "

" Soooooooo slow. So slow. I've decided I'm not a Matthew Pearl fan (no offense to his devotees). I'm too old and too ornery to read something tortuous. Interesting mystery & concept, though. "

" Great mystery, historical fiction, and literary fiction all combined and populated with real people and written with a Dickensian flare. Makes me want to return to Dombey and Dorrit. "

" good read if you enjoy literary/historical suspense. "

" It has some really interesting stuff about charles dickens and how he was treated while touring the u.s. the story was interesting to and took a look at the publsihing industry back then. "

" The fact that Dickens' last novel was unfinished opens the door to this carefully crafted suspense novel. You don't have to be a Dickens fan to enjoy, but I'm sure that it helps. "

" Mr. Pearl can get the atmosphere and characters pretty good, but as for an engaging plot and interesting action... not so much. "

" As a Dickens lover, I was so excited to read this book. What a disappointment. It bored me senseless. I've attempted it twice, and abandoned it both times. It just wasn't interesting enough to finish. "

" a bit of a slow start to get into, but loved the way everything came together at the end! "

" I didn't find this book as engaging as his books about Poe and Dante. Still a good read, but not a book that I couldn't put down. "

" This was pretty good. I have read his other books and I like how they involve people real and imagined. It's also nice to read about the time period when some of my favorite authors lived and wrote. It was a good thriller. "