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kreglow 's review for:
The Murders in the Rue Morgue
by Edgar Allan Poe
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I know it's a classic, but the story is a bit outlandish and Dupin, while he has some moments, comes across smug for the most part. Also, the story is less action and more Dupin and the narrator orating on what happened. Overall, interesting to see the origins of detective fiction, but overall a bit of a slog.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail