The Murders in the Rue Morgue and Other Tales by Edgar Allan Poe

The Murders in the Rue Morgue and Other Tales

Edgar Allan Poe

300 pages first pub 1841 (editions)

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Community Reviews Summary of 328 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
mysterious 91%
tense 41%
adventurous 29%
reflective 29%
sad 25%
challenging 20%
emotional 12%
funny 8%
informative 8%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

slow 39%
medium 34%
fast 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 56% | A mix: 25% | Character: 12% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 37% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.54

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