The Murders in the Rue Morgue and Other Tales by Edgar Allan Poe

The Murders in the Rue Morgue and Other Tales

Edgar Allan Poe

320 pages • first pub 1841 (editions)

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Horror, madness, violence and the dark forces hidden in humanity abound in this collection of Poe's brilliant tales, including - among others - the bloody, brutal and baffling murder of a mother and daughter in Paris in 'The Murders in the Rue Mor...

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Community Reviews Summary of 399 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
mysterious 87%
tense 43%
reflective 25%
adventurous 23%
challenging 20%
sad 20%
emotional 15%
funny 12%
informative 7%
relaxing 7%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 43%
slow 29%
fast 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 19% | Character: 15% | N/A: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

3.57

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