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288 pages • first pub 1838 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140437485
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 01 June 1999
Description
Poe found the germ of the story he would develop into ARTHUR GORDON PYM in 1836 in a newspaper account of the shipwreck and subsequent rescue of the two men on board. Published in 1838, this rousing sea adventure follows New England boy, Pym, who ...
Community Reviews Summary of 843 reviews
Moods
dark 64%
mysterious 62%
tense 35%
challenging 26%
informative 10%
reflective 8%
emotional 7%
sad 5%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 39%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 74% | A mix: 22% | Character: 2% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Cannibalism, DeathModerate
Violence, MurderMinor
Alcohol
288 pages • first pub 1838 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140437485
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 01 June 1999
Description
Poe found the germ of the story he would develop into ARTHUR GORDON PYM in 1836 in a newspaper account of the shipwreck and subsequent rescue of the two men on board. Published in 1838, this rousing sea adventure follows New England boy, Pym, who ...
Community Reviews Summary of 843 reviews
Moods
dark 64%
mysterious 62%
tense 35%
challenging 26%
informative 10%
reflective 8%
emotional 7%
sad 5%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 39%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 74% | A mix: 22% | Character: 2% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Cannibalism, DeathModerate
Violence, MurderMinor
Alcohol