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60 pages • first pub 1842 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781594561801
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: BookSurge Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"The Gold-Bug" is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe. Set on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, the plot follows William Legrand, who was recently bitten by a gold-colored bug. His servant, Jupiter, fears Legrand is going insane and goes to Legrand'...
Community Reviews Summary of 726 reviews
Moods
adventurous 51%
dark 29%
challenging 14%
lighthearted 14%
tense 14%
informative 12%
reflective 11%
relaxing 5%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
emotional 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 77% | A mix: 15% | Character: 4% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 63% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, DeathModerate
Chronic illness
60 pages • first pub 1842 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781594561801
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: BookSurge Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"The Gold-Bug" is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe. Set on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, the plot follows William Legrand, who was recently bitten by a gold-colored bug. His servant, Jupiter, fears Legrand is going insane and goes to Legrand'...
Community Reviews Summary of 726 reviews
Moods
adventurous 51%
dark 29%
challenging 14%
lighthearted 14%
tense 14%
informative 12%
reflective 11%
relaxing 5%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
emotional 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 77% | A mix: 15% | Character: 4% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 63% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, DeathModerate
Chronic illness