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1040 pages • first pub 1849 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780394716787
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 12 September 1975
Description
One of the most original American writers, Edgar Allan Poe shaped the development of both the detectvie story and the science-fiction story. Some of his poems--The Raven, The Bells, Annabel Lee--remain among the most popular in American literature...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,202 reviews
Moods
mysterious 68%
tense 48%
sad 30%
challenging 26%
reflective 26%
emotional 25%
adventurous 24%
funny 10%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 4%
lighthearted 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | N/A: 24% | Plot: 20% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
N/A: 38% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 24% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
N/A: 34% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 21% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | N/A: 27% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 37% | N/A: 27% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11%Average rating
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Graphic
Blood, Death, MurderModerate
Racism, Racial slurs, Domestic abuseMinor
Misogyny, Terminal illness, Vomit1040 pages • first pub 1849 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780394716787
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 12 September 1975
Description
One of the most original American writers, Edgar Allan Poe shaped the development of both the detectvie story and the science-fiction story. Some of his poems--The Raven, The Bells, Annabel Lee--remain among the most popular in American literature...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,202 reviews
Moods
mysterious 68%
tense 48%
sad 30%
challenging 26%
reflective 26%
emotional 25%
adventurous 24%
funny 10%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 4%
lighthearted 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | N/A: 24% | Plot: 20% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
N/A: 38% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 24% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
N/A: 34% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 21% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | N/A: 27% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 37% | N/A: 27% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, Death, MurderModerate
Racism, Racial slurs, Domestic abuseMinor
Misogyny, Terminal illness, Vomit