The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe

The Fall of the House of Usher

Edgar Allan Poe

48 pages first pub 1839 (editions)

fiction classics horror short stories dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

A faithful friend, Ethan Powell, responds to an urgent summons from a childhood acquaintance. He finds himself a solitary guest in the foreboding, inscrutable Usher mansion. A mysterious ailment has possessed Roderick Usher, lord of the manor, whi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,102 reviews

Moods

dark 95%
mysterious 77%
tense 61%
challenging 12%
emotional 10%
sad 8%
reflective 7%
adventurous 4%

Pace

fast 37%
medium 34%
slow 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 36% | A mix: 34% | Character: 25% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

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