The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Edgar Allan Poe

The Murders in the Rue Morgue

C. Auguste Dupin #1

Edgar Allan Poe

60 pages first pub 1841 (editions)

fiction classics mystery short stories dark mysterious medium-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who relish unraveling intricate puzzles through astute observation and logical deduction, set against a shadowy, atmospheric backdrop that keeps the mind racing until the final revelation.

Description

The Murders in the Rue Morgue is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe published in Graham's Magazine in 1841. It has been recognized as the first modern detective story; Poe referred to it as one of his "tales of ratiocination".Two works that share so...

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Community Reviews

3.56
based on 4,023 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 91%

dark: 60%

adventurous: 27%

tense: 25%

challenging: 16%

reflective: 8%

funny: 6%

informative: 6%

lighthearted: 2%

sad: 2%

emotional: 1%

inspiring: 1%


Pace

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36% of readers chose medium
12% of readers chose slow
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Plot or character driven?

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16% of readers chose A mix
4% of readers chose Character
2% of readers chose N/A
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Strong character development?

3% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
83% of readers chose No
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Loveable characters?

22% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
47% of readers chose No
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Diverse cast of characters?

11% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
71% of readers chose No
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

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5% of readers chose Complicated
82% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
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