Murders in the Rue Morgue and Other Stories by Edgar Allan Poe

Murders in the Rue Morgue and Other Stories

Edgar Allan Poe

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Introducing to literature the concept of applying reason to solving crime, these tales brought Poe fame and fortune, although much less of the second during his lifetime. Decades later, Dorothy Sayers would describe “The Murders in the Rue Morgue”...

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Community Reviews Summary of 303 reviews

Moods

dark 95%
mysterious 90%
tense 40%
adventurous 35%
reflective 30%
sad 30%
challenging 25%
emotional 15%
funny 10%
informative 10%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

slow 35%
medium 35%
fast 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 21% | Character: 14% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.56

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