The « book that its author would have preferred not to have to write.» F.-G.Lorrain, Topo n°4, March 2004.
« Here are the tragedies that Lucien X. Polastron relates with passion and patience.» Andre Rollin, Le Canard enchaine, February 11, 2004.
« A fantastic inventory. » Laurence Santantonios, Livres hebdo, January 16.
« A gasping narration: the saga of obscurantism... » FMR, January 2004.
« Livres en feu is the thriller of these paradises of knowledge. » Anne
Muratori-Philip, Le Figaro litteraire, January 15.
« A fascinating, terrifying research...» Jacques Duquesne, L'Express, February 2.