The Gold Bug by Edgar Allan Poe
The Gold Bug

Edgar Allan Poe

The Gold Bug

Edgar Allan Poe

81 pages first pub 1843 (editions)

fiction mystery short stories

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Moods

mysterious 85%
adventurous 51%
dark 29%
challenging 19%
tense 19%
lighthearted 12%
reflective 12%
informative 7%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 4%
emotional 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

fast 46%
medium 37%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 74% | A mix: 14% | Character: 5% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.39

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