The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe

The Masque of the Red Death

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Edgar Allan Poe

fiction classics horror short stories dark tense medium-paced

76 pages | first published 1842

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The story follows Prince Prospero's attempts to avoid a dangerous plague known as the Red Death by hiding in his abbey. He, along with many other wealthy nobles, has a masquerade ball within seven rooms of his abbey, each decorated with a differen...
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Summary of 740 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 60%
tense 50%
challenging 16%
reflective 10%
adventurous 6%
emotional 6%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 33%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 43% | A mix: 37% | Character: 12% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | N/A: 35% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | N/A: 25% | It's complicated: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | N/A: 30% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | N/A: 21% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%

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3.94

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