The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket by Edgar Allan Poe

The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket

Edgar Allan Poe

124 pages first pub 1838 (editions)

fiction classics horror adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

The work relates the tale of the young Arthur Gordon Pym, who stows away aboard a whaling ship called the Grampus. Various adventures and misadventures befall Pym, including shipwreck, mutiny, and cannibalism, before he is saved by the crew of the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 562 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 64%
dark 59%
challenging 21%
tense 21%
reflective 18%
informative 10%
emotional 5%
sad 5%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 31%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 79% | A mix: 17% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 34% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 70% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.08

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