60 pages • first pub 1842 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781594561801
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: BookSurge Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"The Gold-Bug" is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe. Set on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, the plot follows William Legrand, who was recently bitten by a gold-colored bug. His servant, Jupiter, fears Legrand is going insane and goes to Legrand'...
Community Reviews Summary of 493 reviews
Moods
adventurous 60%
dark 21%
tense 17%
challenging 14%
reflective 14%
lighthearted 10%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%
relaxing 7%
emotional 3%
funny 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 78% | A mix: 8% | N/A: 8% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
No: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 39% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, DeathModerate
Chronic illness
60 pages • first pub 1842 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781594561801
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: BookSurge Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"The Gold-Bug" is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe. Set on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, the plot follows William Legrand, who was recently bitten by a gold-colored bug. His servant, Jupiter, fears Legrand is going insane and goes to Legrand'...
Community Reviews Summary of 493 reviews
Moods
adventurous 60%
dark 21%
tense 17%
challenging 14%
reflective 14%
lighthearted 10%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%
relaxing 7%
emotional 3%
funny 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 78% | A mix: 8% | N/A: 8% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
No: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 39% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, DeathModerate
Chronic illness