The Tell-Tale Heart and Other Stories by Edgar Allan Poe

The Tell-Tale Heart and Other Stories

Edgar Allan Poe

288 pages first pub 1918 (editions)

fiction classics horror mystery emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

Edgar Allan Poe elevated the gothic story, developed the unreliable narrator, recast psychological terror, and reveled in both the horror and the supernal beauty of death. From Poe's rich, unrivaled imagination comes a collection of his most maste...

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Community Reviews Summary of 115 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 75%
tense 75%
challenging 50%
reflective 25%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | N/A: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

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