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60 pages • first pub 1842 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781594561801
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: BookSurge Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"The Gold-Bug" is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe. Set on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, the plot follows William Legrand, who was recently bitten by a gold-colored bug. His servant, Jupiter, fears Legrand is going insane and goes to Legrand'...
Community Reviews Summary of 717 reviews
Moods
adventurous 52%
dark 30%
lighthearted 15%
tense 15%
challenging 13%
informative 13%
reflective 11%
relaxing 5%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
emotional 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 79% | A mix: 13% | Character: 4% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 4%Average rating
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Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, DeathModerate
Chronic illness
60 pages • first pub 1842 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781594561801
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: BookSurge Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"The Gold-Bug" is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe. Set on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, the plot follows William Legrand, who was recently bitten by a gold-colored bug. His servant, Jupiter, fears Legrand is going insane and goes to Legrand'...
Community Reviews Summary of 717 reviews
Moods
adventurous 52%
dark 30%
lighthearted 15%
tense 15%
challenging 13%
informative 13%
reflective 11%
relaxing 5%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
emotional 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 79% | A mix: 13% | Character: 4% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, DeathModerate
Chronic illness