e_r_q's review against another edition
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
"[W]ith the first glimpse of the building, a sense of insufferable gloom pervaded my spirit."
An undeniably classic and influential gothic horror tale. Its extreme literariness can make it quite difficult to follow, but nevertheless, Poe's writing is so beautifully atmospheric.
Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, Mental illness, and Terminal illness
marthadude's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Honestly I tend to struggle with the language of work’s written around this time but Poe is the champion of ratcheting up and delivering on tension in such a short time.
Graphic: Blood, Chronic illness, Mental illness, Death, Grief, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Murder, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Incest and Toxic relationship
bluedilly's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Death, Murder, Blood, and Confinement
Minor: Terminal illness, Violence, and Incest
eatingbrains's review
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? No
2.25
Definitely one of the slowest-paced works I've ever read. Poe takes his time setting the vibes just right, which means that it doesn't feel like much of substance actually happens and the ending felt sudden in comparison.
Minor: Confinement, Chronic illness, Death, and Terminal illness
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