The Murders in the Rue Morgue

by Edgar Allan Poe
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  • Added: 2025-12-22
  • Updated: 2025-12-30
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  • Reviews: 4
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The Storygraph · 2026-02-18
disappointing 2.00

The pacing is slow, and the writing style feels dense and overwrought. The story is atmospheric but requires effort to get through.

The reviewer from The Storygraph found 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue' to be a challenging read. They note that the pacing drags and the writing style, while atmospheric, feels dense and overwrought. This made the experience more laborious than enjoyable. Despite the atmospheric elements, the reviewer struggled to stay engaged, finding themselves pushing through sections rather than being pulled in by the narrative.

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    The pacing drags, and the writing style - while atmospheric - feels dense and overwrought.

    I found myself pushing through sections rather than being pulled in by the narrative.

    The story is atmospheric but requires effort to get through.

Garry Mulholland · 2024-07-30
awe-inspiring 4.50

The solution to the mystery was both shocking and satisfying, showcasing Poe's creativity. The story feels ahead of its time with its use of logic and detective work.

This reviewer was thoroughly impressed by the clever and unexpected solution to the mystery in 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue'. They found Poe's creativity to be truly awe-inspiring, making the story both shocking and satisfying. The use of logic through the character of Dupin was particularly notable, giving the mystery a timeless quality that feels ahead of its time. The reviewer appreciated how this story laid the groundwork for many future detective tales, making it a significant piece in the genre.

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    The solution to the mystery was both shocking and satisfying, leaving me in awe of Poe's creativity.

    Poe's use of logic through the character of Dupin makes the mystery feel ahead of its time.

    I appreciated how it inspired so many detective stories that followed.

BookBrowse · 2022-12-06
thought-provoking 4.20

The story delves deep into Dupin's philosophy of analysis, providing rich material for reflection. The narrative style is engaging and thought-provoking.

This reviewer found 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue' to be a deeply engaging and thought-provoking read. The story's focus on Dupin's philosophy of analysis was particularly intriguing, offering rich material for reflection. The narrative style, told from the perspective of Dupin's friend, added a unique layer to the story. The reviewer appreciated the depth of thought and the engaging way in which the mystery was presented, making it a standout piece in Poe's collection.

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    Poe's story, narrated by a friend of Dupin's, delves deep into Dupin's philosophy of analysis, providing rich fodder for Eliza's reflections as she tries to make sense of the world around her.

    The narrative style is engaging and thought-provoking.

    The story's focus on Dupin's philosophy of analysis was particularly intriguing.

Mysteries Ahoy · 2019-02-22
chilling 4.00

The detailed descriptions of the crime scene are both effective and chilling. The story's atmosphere is rich and immersive.

The reviewer was struck by the vivid and detailed descriptions of the crime scene in 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue'. These descriptions were not only effective in painting a clear picture but also added a chilling atmosphere to the story. The reviewer found the story's atmosphere to be rich and immersive, making it a compelling read. The focus on the violence and the gruesome nature of the crime added a layer of intensity that kept the reader engaged.

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    Poe describes the injuries to the two women in detail, painting a very effective picture of the violence of the scene.

    It is very effective and chilling.

    The story's atmosphere is rich and immersive.

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