The Poe Shadow by Matthew Pearl

The Poe Shadow

Matthew Pearl

370 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction historical mystery thriller dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

“I present to you . . . the truth about this man’s death and my life.” Baltimore, 1849. The body of Edgar Allan Poe has been buried in an unmarked grave. The public, the press, and even Poe’s own family and friends accept the conclusion that Po...

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Community Reviews Summary of 413 reviews

Moods

mysterious 71%
adventurous 57%
informative 42%
tense 28%
dark 14%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 20% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

2.84

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