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lukre's review against another edition
4.0
There are some AMAZING stories here (and I'm not talking about the ones all of us know about like the Tell-tale Heart), I mean The Oval Portrait or The Colloquy of Monos and Una - these two, they are so atmospheric, so dark and spooky, so beautifully written that I am amazed they aren't talked about more!Â
But then we get some head-scratching ones - and these are mostly the Dupin ones. And I don't get it, besides the Purloined letter these are just him monologuing how stupid everyone around him is and how smart he is. And unlike with Poirot, the reader is not given a chance really to follow along with the detective. Hmmm.
All in all Poe is a master when he is talking about the human soul, the darkness and beauty in it. Go read this.
But then we get some head-scratching ones - and these are mostly the Dupin ones. And I don't get it, besides the Purloined letter these are just him monologuing how stupid everyone around him is and how smart he is. And unlike with Poirot, the reader is not given a chance really to follow along with the detective. Hmmm.
All in all Poe is a master when he is talking about the human soul, the darkness and beauty in it. Go read this.
johnawickline's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
sophhhh's review against another edition
3.0
Edgar Allan Poe's stories offer a mix of brilliance and mediocrity. While gems like "The Tell-Tale Heart", "The Fall of the House of Usher" and "Ligeia" showcase his mastery of psychological horror, some stories lack memorability. Poe's skillful use of language and insights into human nature persist throughout, but the collection deserves a 3.5/5 for its unevenness.
redisreading's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
rustycups's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
epiccgaymer's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
teadrinking_bibliophile's review against another edition
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25