The Murders in the Rue Morgue (C. Auguste Dupin, #1)

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by Edgar Allan Poe

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As this book has been so popular, I have seen and read spoilers online and on tv unfortunately. I am a huge fan of the murder mystery genre and since this book is considered one of the first murder mysteries, is this still a good read?
Johnny Sure, why not? You already knew that, if not you wouldn't be asking.…moreSure, why not? You already knew that, if not you wouldn't be asking.(less)
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I want to read first page before purchasing?
Jack Heath That might not be very helpful for Poe. Quite often the "real" mystery doesn't start until a few pages in. Before that - his ratiocination ideas which…moreThat might not be very helpful for Poe. Quite often the "real" mystery doesn't start until a few pages in. Before that - his ratiocination ideas which some struggle with, including me! Can you find a copy in the library?(less)
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Would This Fit w/ Fantasy &/Or Science Fiction Genre Label? ... ... Would One Of Them Work, Both, Or Does Both Not Really Apply For The One? About To Read it, but like others opinion.
Javier Giménez If you want to put it in a 'box', I'd say it's every genre Sherlock Holmes is (and that's it)
"Detective Fiction", that would be. as a matter of fact i…moreIf you want to put it in a 'box', I'd say it's every genre Sherlock Holmes is (and that's it)
"Detective Fiction", that would be. as a matter of fact it's the first one ever written.(less)
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