The Gold-Bug by Edgar Allan Poe

The Gold-Bug

Edgar Allan Poe

40 pages first pub 1842 (editions)

fiction classics mystery short stories dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

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's friend, an unnamed narrator who agrees to visit his ...

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Moods

mysterious 82%
adventurous 60%
dark 21%
tense 17%
challenging 14%
reflective 14%
lighthearted 10%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%
relaxing 7%
emotional 3%
funny 3%
inspiring 3%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 33%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 78% | A mix: 8% | N/A: 8% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 39% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%

Average rating

3.4

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