Reviews

Well, it was interesting to see where later authors drew inspiration from, if nothing else. Basically, Dupin walked so Sherlock Holmes could run, and I’m giving it an extra half star for that alone.

My advice: Read the first story, skip the second, and read the third only if you enjoyed the first.

mollyfiddler's review against another edition

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challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No

3.5

ghutchy's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

3.5

nickmasters's review against another edition

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3.0

At least I can now say I have read Edgar Allan Poe.

Look, there was some interesting writing, and interesting detective work, but a lot of it seemed like ramblings to me. Having said that, I do appreciate that this was penned in the early 1800's and that what I read was the inception of the detective genre. For that alone it deserves to be held up high.

Thank you NetGalley and Pushkin Press for a review copy.

everydaytea's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

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