The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Edgar Allan Poe

The Murders in the Rue Morgue

Edgar Allan Poe

48 pages first pub 1844 (editions)

fiction classics horror mystery dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

The Murders in The Rue Morgue, is a tale of the detective and horror genre by the American writer Edgar Allan Poe, first published in Graham's Magazine, Philadelphia, in April 1841. It is the first story of detectives proper of the history of lite...

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Community Reviews Summary of 588 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 47%
adventurous 39%
challenging 17%
reflective 17%
tense 17%
funny 4%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 29%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 89% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 94% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 17% | Yes: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 68% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.51

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