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I'm saving all my thoughts for the end, but I have to write about "The Spectacles." It starts out as a cheesy Victorian love story, kind of fun but not particularly great. But in the back of your mind, you keep thinking, "This is Poe. There's got to be some twist." It's wild to me what weird things I'll let Poe write because I think he'll make it interesting. But I was right. And the twist is indeed spectacular.
— Jun 27, 2025 11:34PM
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Narrative of A. Gordon Pym - Poorly constructed, going from gritty survival tale to absurd travelogue. But it is really interesting and compelling in both sections. The ending is frustratingly abrupt, but also fascinatingly enigmatic. And the afterword justifies it in a hilarious way. So I guess Poe's one "complete" novel is fine. 2.5 to 3 stars.
— Aug 15, 2025 11:15AM
