Reviews

The Masque of Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe

emiliaheiden's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

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

3.75

amanitamuscaira's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

nobaracapybara's review against another edition

mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

adamyeti's review

dark slow-paced

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

3.0

 This one wasn't for me. The time spent setting the stage was not worth the payoff, in my opinion. 

lucy_qhuay's review against another edition

4.0

Edgar Allan Poe is stunning in the creation of eerie atmospheres that draw you in.

It almost feels like we're going to be swallowed by the book and doomed to be amongst all the bloody revellers for all eternity.

fantastic_dr0wse's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

2.75

stoleyourfoodinthelibrary's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

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

4.0

jo_withabook's review against another edition

dark emotional tense slow-paced

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

4.25

andthentherewerenone's review against another edition

5.0

A perfect read for Halloween.
A story of a privileged group, enjoying lavish parties in the middle of a pandemic. (Hmm...)
The horrifying realization that the illness has reached their little safe bubble.
Chilling story, amazing imagery, and a sprinkle of schadenfreude.

jamilia_shu's review against another edition

dark emotional tense 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

4.0