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m00plays's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed the shorter stories such as The Black Cat, Tell-tale Heart, The Masque of the Red Death and The Gold Bug. The longer stories were boring and I found had too much description!
Overall, I loved Poe's writing and language. He can keep you gripped until that very last sentence!
Overall, I loved Poe's writing and language. He can keep you gripped until that very last sentence!
itslorei's review against another edition
4.0
rating this through the stories: the golden bug, the balloon hoax, the facts in the case of m. valdemar, ms found in the battle, and the cask of amontillado : 4⭐️
My favourite from the 4 would be the cask of amontillado and the gold bug ✨️
I will definitely be continuing the rest right after I finish my other uni readings that's due for a theoretical analysis this sem
My favourite from the 4 would be the cask of amontillado and the gold bug ✨️
I will definitely be continuing the rest right after I finish my other uni readings that's due for a theoretical analysis this sem
emlo's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Took me ages to read this. Some of the stories are brilliant, some I found tedious. Mixed bag and not really my preferred genre - hence low rating.
saska894's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
sleepingnerd's review against another edition
4.0
My edition had the short stories "The Fall of the House of Usher", "The Black Cat", "The Masque of the Red Death", "William Wilson" and "The Tell-Tale Heart". Of them, "The Fall of the House of Usher" is my favorite: from the very first sentence you have a deep sense of gloom and darkness, culminating in a chilling ending. "The Masque of Red Death" comes as a close second, mainly for its vibrant and evocative aesthetic.
Poe's writing is deeply atmospheric and compelling, and his short stories work very well. Reading them one after the other takes away a bit of the glow, though, as they start to feel repetitive in their sudden ending twists, so it's better to read the stories once in a while, and enjoy what they each have to offer.
Poe's writing is deeply atmospheric and compelling, and his short stories work very well. Reading them one after the other takes away a bit of the glow, though, as they start to feel repetitive in their sudden ending twists, so it's better to read the stories once in a while, and enjoy what they each have to offer.
londadbk's review against another edition
I tried. Really I did. I just think it’s not for me.