Murders in the Rue Morgue - Edgar Allan Poe Review

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The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Edgar Allan Poe

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

dates read: 11/10/2024

had to write an essay for if this story was effective as a murder mystery for my literature class. here is an excerpt from my conclusion paragraph:

“Altogether, Edgar Allan Poe's "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" remains a trailblazing work in the detective fiction genre. While the story may struggle with a very verbose opening that may initially test modern readers' patience and a very annoying detective character on which all other murder mystery detectives, such as Sherlock Holmes and Monsieur Bouc, following are based, the tale's several strengths ultimately outweigh its weaknesses, especially with the stories imagery, foreshadowing, and capricious plot."

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