The Angel of the Odd by Edgar Allan Poe

The Angel of the Odd

Edgar Allan Poe

26 pages first pub 1844 (editions)

fiction classics horror short stories dark funny tense slow-paced

Description

"The Angel of the Odd" is a satirical short story by Edgar Allan Poe, first published in 1844. The story follows an unnamed narrator who reads a story about a man who died after accidentally sucking a needle down his throat. He rages at the gullib...

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Community Reviews Summary of 61 reviews

Moods

funny 60%
adventurous 20%
dark 20%
lighthearted 20%
mysterious 20%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.14

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