A review by earutherford
The Murders in the Rue Morgue, by Edgar Allan Poe

dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

The first true crim story will always have a soft space in my heart. The ending is weird, which I guess should be expected as it's Poe. The beginning is just a long tangent in typical Poe fashion but I understand the ground work he was trying to lay-it just wasn't that effective for me. 
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