The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Tales by Edgar Allan Poe

The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Tales

Edgar Allan Poe

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Description

Classic tales of mystery, terror, imagination, and suspense from the celebrated master of the macabre. This volume gathers together fourteen of Edgar Allan Poe's richest and most influential tales, including: "The Pit and the Pendulum," his reimag...

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Moods

dark 94%
mysterious 78%
tense 63%
challenging 31%
sad 31%
reflective 26%
adventurous 15%
emotional 15%
funny 15%
informative 15%
relaxing 5%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 36%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 25% | Character: 12% | N/A: 12%

Strong character development?

N/A: 31% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 31% | No: 25% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 31% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 18% | No: 12%

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