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Dive into this classic from the singular mind of Edgar Allan Poe, who is widely regarded as the master of short horror fiction. "The Fall of the House of Usher" recounts the terrible events that befall the last remaining members of the once-illustrious Usher clan before it is -- quite literally -- rent asunder. With amazing economy, Poe plunges the reader into a state of deliciously agonizing suspense. It's a must-read for fans of the golden era of horror writing.

1/4: (view spoiler)[This is haunted house fiction executed perfectly! For such a short tale the whole first quarter is almost entirely describing the House of Usher but it done so evocatively that this doesn't feel like surplus description, but necessary to the story. (hide spoiler)]

2/4: (view spoiler)[For such a short tale and considering the time it was written, this is still managing to fill me with the slow creep of dread (hide spoiler)]

3/4: (view spoiler)[Even the ballad was perfectly haunting! (hide spoiler)]

4/4: (view spoiler)[I love how large a part the physical presence of the house had upon this story. I also loved how the story of Ethelred and the dragon was used to draw out the tension of the tale and how Poe's writing allowed me to view the ending in all its horrifying glory. The last line of the book was also its title, which seemed very fitting. (hide spoiler)]

Dannii wrote: "1/4: [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I struggled with this. There was so much detail in it that I did feel like it was a bit excessive rather than super important. (hide spoiler)]

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(view spoiler)[I unforunately never had this. :c I was waiting for it too! (hide spoiler)]

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(view spoiler)[ The ballad was nice! I did enjoy it!! (hide spoiler)]

Dannii wrote: "4/4: [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ He really did drag out the ending with the story of Ethelred and the dragon. xD But the ending gave me life. The incredibly long build up might have been worth it. (hide spoiler)]

Erin wrote: "Dannii wrote: "1/4: [spoilers removed]"

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It was completely the opposite, for me. I love how stories can garner such an opposite of opinions :)

Erin wrote: "Dannii wrote: "4/4: [spoilers removed]"

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Perfect ending for me!