The Gold-Bug and Other Tales by Edgar Allan Poe

The Gold-Bug and Other Tales

Edgar Allan Poe

121 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction classics horror mystery short stories dark medium-paced
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Recognized today as the undisputed master of the American Gothic horror story, Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1949) revealed his genius in tales of death, terror, evil, and perversity. Highly skilled in achieving a calculated psychological effect, Poe crea...

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Community Reviews Summary of 199 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 85%
adventurous 28%
tense 28%
reflective 21%
challenging 14%
emotional 14%
sad 14%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 35%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 36% | A mix: 27% | Character: 18% | N/A: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 18%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | N/A: 27% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 30% | N/A: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.65

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