Selected Tales by Edgar Allan Poe

Selected Tales

Edgar Allan Poe

368 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction classics horror short stories dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

The undisputed master of terror and mystery, Edgar Allan Poe was a unique inventor in fiction.In 'The Fall of the House of Usher' and 'The Black Cat' he wrote the first and best tales of terror; with 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue' and his fiction...

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Community Reviews Summary of 348 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 72%
mysterious 59%
sad 13%
adventurous 9%
challenging 9%
emotional 9%
funny 9%
informative 4%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 42%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 38% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 30%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 30% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 38% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

3.95

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