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ogreart's review against another edition
3.0
This was an interesting blending of genres. I feel I should probably reread some of Poe's detective fiction (he did originate that type of story). The fantasy/horror elements were drawn from Poe's own works, the implication being that this adventure inspired many of his most famous works. It takes enough liberties that I feel it can be described as an alternate history. It wasn't great, but it was a good, solid story that kept me hunting for Easter eggs all the way through.
cosmicbutton's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
booksnorkel's review against another edition
2.0
This was a weird book. I thought it was going to be a graphic novel biography about Poe. It was not. It was instead Poe acting like Sherlock, with a dash of the paranormal from his books. I am glad I only paid like a dollar for this book. I don't know if I would keep it but it was a fast simple read with a slightly strange premise. For seventh and eighth graders on up who are looking to read something fast and spookyish.
garthranzz's review against another edition
3.0
“I was a child and she was a child,
In this kingdom by the sea,
But we loved with a love that was more than love-
I and my Annabel Lee...”
Incorporating themes from various Poe stories, Poe tells a tale of Edgar after the death of his wife Virginia & his deteriorating mental state. It takes a few liberties with Poe’s life (he did have an older brother William, but he was a sailor who died at 24) but weaves a half way decent detective tale. 3⭐️’s
In this kingdom by the sea,
But we loved with a love that was more than love-
I and my Annabel Lee...”
Incorporating themes from various Poe stories, Poe tells a tale of Edgar after the death of his wife Virginia & his deteriorating mental state. It takes a few liberties with Poe’s life (he did have an older brother William, but he was a sailor who died at 24) but weaves a half way decent detective tale. 3⭐️’s
heregrim's review against another edition
2.0
An interesting adaptation on Poe. I liked how they played off of his works.
bryceoc's review against another edition
3.0
Very nice art. Sort of fun. Had a bit of depth, in some emotional scenes related to Poe's wife.
Other than that, eh.
Other than that, eh.
annastarlight's review
4.0
The drawings are pretty amazing. I love how the writer incorporated all the big stories of Poe we know into the narrative. Great graphic novel for the Poe fan.
ori2590's review against another edition
3.0
Not exactly a story written by Poe, but lots of elements inspired by Poe has been used in the book.
nostalginaut's review against another edition
4.0
Albeit a little ham-fisted in its execution, Poe is an interesting (and sensationally fictionalized) mish-mash of Edgar Allan Poe's (fictional) life and inspiration with Sherlock Holmes. In fact, I'm pretty convinced that Edgar Allan Poe in Poe is a new embodiment of Holmes, because much of the dialogue is written in a similar fashion.
Topping it off - to squeeze in more inspiration for Poe's macabre literature, of course - is a heap of madness with a big dollop of the supernatural. Ghosts and golems, oh my!
This isn't to its detriment, though. It was a fun, quick read. Recommended if you're looking for a neat mystery to lose yourself in for an evening, with some great art.
Topping it off - to squeeze in more inspiration for Poe's macabre literature, of course - is a heap of madness with a big dollop of the supernatural. Ghosts and golems, oh my!
This isn't to its detriment, though. It was a fun, quick read. Recommended if you're looking for a neat mystery to lose yourself in for an evening, with some great art.