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Die Morde in der Rue Morgue/ Der Untergang des Hauses Usher by Edgar Allan Poe

4 reviews

kreglow's review against another edition

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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

2.5

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.
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covfeefer's review against another edition

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adventurous dark informative lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

The character that serves as the inspiration for many a famous detectives to come, like the most iconic Sherlock Holmes himself. And the inspirations are clear, even to the choice of narrator.
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souris_de_bibliotheque's review against another edition

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dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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lucekl's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark informative mysterious reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

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