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544 pages • first pub 1839 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141439815
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 29 April 2003
Description
This selection of Poe's critical writings, short fiction and poetry demonstrates an intense interest in aesthetic issues and the astonishing power and imagination with which he probed the darkest corners of the human mind. The Fall of the House of...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,343 reviews
Moods
mysterious 78%
tense 54%
challenging 28%
reflective 27%
sad 26%
emotional 20%
adventurous 15%
informative 12%
funny 7%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Plot: 25% | N/A: 9% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 32% | N/A: 19% | Yes: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 36% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 14% | No: 9%Average rating
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Graphic
Terminal illness, Drug abuse, Racial slursModerate
Racism544 pages • first pub 1839 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141439815
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 29 April 2003
Description
This selection of Poe's critical writings, short fiction and poetry demonstrates an intense interest in aesthetic issues and the astonishing power and imagination with which he probed the darkest corners of the human mind. The Fall of the House of...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,343 reviews
Moods
mysterious 78%
tense 54%
challenging 28%
reflective 27%
sad 26%
emotional 20%
adventurous 15%
informative 12%
funny 7%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Plot: 25% | N/A: 9% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 32% | N/A: 19% | Yes: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 36% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 14% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Terminal illness, Drug abuse, Racial slursModerate
Racism