34 pages • first pub 1937 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781539176886
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication date: 01 October 2016
Description
Daniel Upton, the story's narrator, explains that he has killed his best friend, Edward Derby, and that he hopes his account will prove that he is not a murderer. He begins by describing Derby's life and career. He then tells of Asenath Waite, and...
Community Reviews Summary of 713 reviews
Moods
mysterious 88%
tense 54%
adventurous 11%
emotional 11%
sad 11%
challenging 8%
reflective 5%
inspiring 2%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Plot: 36% | Character: 18% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
No: 58% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 45% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horrorModerate
SexismMinor
Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Racial slurs34 pages • first pub 1937 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781539176886
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication date: 01 October 2016
Description
Daniel Upton, the story's narrator, explains that he has killed his best friend, Edward Derby, and that he hopes his account will prove that he is not a murderer. He begins by describing Derby's life and career. He then tells of Asenath Waite, and...
Community Reviews Summary of 713 reviews
Moods
mysterious 88%
tense 54%
adventurous 11%
emotional 11%
sad 11%
challenging 8%
reflective 5%
inspiring 2%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Plot: 36% | Character: 18% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
No: 58% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 45% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horrorModerate
SexismMinor
Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Racial slurs