55 pages • first pub 1842 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: HarperPerennial / Perennial Classics
Publication date: 02 September 2014
Description
"The Gold-Bug" is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe. Set on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, the plot follows William Legrand, who was recently bitten by a gold-colored bug. His servant, Jupiter, fears Legrand is going insane and goes to Legrand'...
Community Reviews Summary of 588 reviews
Moods
adventurous 51%
dark 29%
challenging 19%
tense 19%
lighthearted 12%
reflective 12%
informative 7%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 4%
emotional 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 37%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 74% | A mix: 14% | Character: 5% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, DeathModerate
Chronic illness
55 pages • first pub 1842 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: HarperPerennial / Perennial Classics
Publication date: 02 September 2014
Description
"The Gold-Bug" is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe. Set on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, the plot follows William Legrand, who was recently bitten by a gold-colored bug. His servant, Jupiter, fears Legrand is going insane and goes to Legrand'...
Community Reviews Summary of 588 reviews
Moods
adventurous 51%
dark 29%
challenging 19%
tense 19%
lighthearted 12%
reflective 12%
informative 7%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 4%
emotional 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 37%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 74% | A mix: 14% | Character: 5% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, DeathModerate
Chronic illness