The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe

The Tell-Tale Heart

Edgar Allan Poe

48 pages first pub 1843 (editions)

fiction classics horror short stories dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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Description

Horrifying tales of mystery, sickening madness and buried bodies by the master of the macabre.

Community Reviews Summary of 10,063 reviews

Moods

dark 96%
tense 67%
mysterious 56%
reflective 11%
emotional 9%
challenging 8%
sad 5%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%

Pace

fast 77%
medium 19%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 19% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.14

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