A Descent into the Maelstr�m by Edgar Allan Poe

A Descent into the Maelstr�m

Edgar Allan Poe

38 pages first pub 1841 (editions)

fiction classics horror short stories dark tense medium-paced
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Inspired by the Moskstraumen, it is couched as a story within a story, a tale told at the summit of a mountain climb. The story is told by an old man who reveals that he only appears old - "You suppose me a very old man," he says, "but I am not. I...

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Community Reviews Summary of 300 reviews

Moods

adventurous 78%
tense 69%
dark 52%
mysterious 39%
emotional 17%
challenging 8%
informative 8%
reflective 8%
sad 8%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%

Pace

fast 43%
medium 34%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 73% | Character: 15% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

No: 26% | N/A: 26% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 63% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.29

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