thisisxtina's review against another edition
3.0
The artwork in this graphic novel really didn't do too much for me. In some ways the book looked unfinished and if you're going to go ahead and illustrate something that's been redone a thousand times over you should probably amp it up. The exception for me was the last poem-The Raven, that one was beautifully done and I was left wondering why the whole book wasn't up to that level of artistry.
erin_oriordan_is_reading_again's review against another edition
5.0
Eerie and gorgeous. I like "The Raven" especially.
I borrowed this book from my public library.
I borrowed this book from my public library.
leeve_me_alone3217's review against another edition
4.0
these were amazing and the drawings were *chefs kiss*
I'm now unhealthily obsessed with Edgar Allen Poe. yikes
I'm now unhealthily obsessed with Edgar Allen Poe. yikes
cajunliterarybelle's review against another edition
5.0
I've been a fan of Poe since 8th grade in middle school, and Hinds does wonderful graphic novel adaptations. His choice of illustrations, style, and color schemes amp up the mood of the selected stories and poems. The Poe checklist and its symbols give a good preview of what to expect for each work. My favorite parts of this collection are the endings given to "The Tell-Tale Heart" and "The Raven" as well as the narrator choice in "The Raven". Previously, I've read Hinds's graphic adaptation of "Beowulf" and found that to be a little text heavy at times and lacking pertinent text at others. This adaptation has a great balance of text and images to graphically portray Poe's works.
joshgauthier's review against another edition
5.0
*Advance copy received from NetGalley*
Hinds's graphic adaptation takes some of Poe's most well-known stories and poems and couples them with dramatic and wonderful illustrations. Exploring some of the possibilities of interpretation in regards to narrator and setting, Hinds helps bring Poe's work to life in stunning visuals. Poe is a master - his language beautiful and chilling - and Hinds is able to accentuate Poe's words in a way that complements the text.
There is a little something lost in the shorter versions of some of these stories, but there is also a lot gained in the visuals - making the graphic format a unique and interesting way to experience Poe's work. The opening illustrations of "The Pit and the Pendulum" in particular - depicting a man alone in pitch blackness - are astounding.
The collection is further made accessible (particularly to those less familiar with Poe) through the inclusion of editorial notes, footnotes, and thematic markers. This collection is perfectly suited for long-time fans of Poe and for those who may be directly encountering his work for the first time. Poe's work is richly infused with themes of fear, loss, love, despair, and beauty - and I'm always delighted to find a new way to experience his work. Hinds provides that. I just wish the collection was longer; I would have been happy to keep reading beyond the seven works included here.
Hinds's graphic adaptation takes some of Poe's most well-known stories and poems and couples them with dramatic and wonderful illustrations. Exploring some of the possibilities of interpretation in regards to narrator and setting, Hinds helps bring Poe's work to life in stunning visuals. Poe is a master - his language beautiful and chilling - and Hinds is able to accentuate Poe's words in a way that complements the text.
There is a little something lost in the shorter versions of some of these stories, but there is also a lot gained in the visuals - making the graphic format a unique and interesting way to experience Poe's work. The opening illustrations of "The Pit and the Pendulum" in particular - depicting a man alone in pitch blackness - are astounding.
The collection is further made accessible (particularly to those less familiar with Poe) through the inclusion of editorial notes, footnotes, and thematic markers. This collection is perfectly suited for long-time fans of Poe and for those who may be directly encountering his work for the first time. Poe's work is richly infused with themes of fear, loss, love, despair, and beauty - and I'm always delighted to find a new way to experience his work. Hinds provides that. I just wish the collection was longer; I would have been happy to keep reading beyond the seven works included here.
caracabe's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
worldlibraries's review against another edition
5.0
This book is so well done! I just checked Amazon and saw that it was out-of-print. That's too bad, as it is an excellent introduction to the creepy genius of Edgar Allen Poe. Having never read any Poe before, I could instantly understand his popularity. His stories are scary and full of horror, but not terror. This is a beautiful collection useful for also introducing strong readers to 19th century English too.
garthranzz's review against another edition
5.0
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One of my first finished reads last night/early this morning was Poe: Stories and Poems by Gareth Hinds. Hinds did a terrific job in translating several of Poe’s stories and poems into the graphic format. My favourite was The Raven where he used Poe’s likeness for the narrator. Plus you cannot best this first line. Every person of school age upwards knows it. 5⭐️’s
One of my first finished reads last night/early this morning was Poe: Stories and Poems by Gareth Hinds. Hinds did a terrific job in translating several of Poe’s stories and poems into the graphic format. My favourite was The Raven where he used Poe’s likeness for the narrator. Plus you cannot best this first line. Every person of school age upwards knows it. 5⭐️’s
classywords's review
5.0
overall rating - ✩ 5 stars
rating for each story/poem
the masque of the red death - ✩ 3 stars
the cask of the amontillado - ✩ 3.75 stars
annabel lee - ✩ 2.75 stars
the pit and the pendulum - ✩ 4 stars
the tell-tale heart - ✩ 5 stars
the bells - ✩ 4.5 stars
the raven - ✩ 4.75 stars
rating for each story/poem
the masque of the red death - ✩ 3 stars
the cask of the amontillado - ✩ 3.75 stars
annabel lee - ✩ 2.75 stars
the pit and the pendulum - ✩ 4 stars
the tell-tale heart - ✩ 5 stars
the bells - ✩ 4.5 stars
the raven - ✩ 4.75 stars