Mark ’s review of Eleonora > Likes and Comments

Amazing review! So glad you enjoyed it!!🖤💗

Your ‘even I’ had me chuckling. Entertaining review, Mark.

Fab review, Mark. I love your questioning. 🤗💕

Terrific review, Mark. You are Poe-try in motion, mate. 😉

Very fascinating about Poe and this story he wrote. So different from the ones I've read like The Tell Tale Heart, The Fall of the House of Usher etc., which are chilling tales!!!

V.D. wrote: "Amazing review! So glad you enjoyed it!!🖤💗"

Thanks heaps Vasilii - this was a good one 🤗🦘🎈

This cousin Eleonora sounds much too possessive! Who is she to insist he never fall in love again?! And to return as a spirit to "keep an eye on him"??😧 If she was, instead, a man, he'd be accused of stalking!!
Of course, there's no timeline for when a widow/(er) may fall in love again, but please don't stalk your partner from the spirit world!! IMO, that is the element of HORROR in this story!!😱

(Apologies Mark - this story obviously struck a nerve.)😬

Laysee wrote: "Your ‘even I’ had me chuckling. Entertaining review, Mark."

Love it when I make you chuckle Laysee, but as you probably know, I wouldn't know a bit of symbolism or a metaphor if it fell on me. But I spotted this one!!!!!!!! Thanks again my friend 🤗🦘🎈

Shelley's Book Nook wrote: "Fab review, Mark. I love your questioning. 🤗💕"

Thanks so much Shelley - but I'm not getting any answers!!!!! 😬😬🤗

Kevin wrote: "Terrific review, Mark. You are Poe-try in motion, mate. 😉"

Oh dang Kevin!!!! I wish I'd have thought of that - but you know, as I read more and more of Poe's works, I am starting to understand him a lot more (funny hey 😂. Thanks again mate, hope all is well 🤗⚽⚽⚽⚽

Dianne wrote: "Very fascinating about Poe and this story he wrote. So different from the ones I've read like The Tell Tale Heart, The Fall of the House of Usher etc., which are chilling tales!!!"

Yes, indeed Dianne - I suppose no matter what types of tales he wrote, he did it with style I reckon. Love him. Thanks for stopping by 🤗🤗

Jodi wrote: "This cousin Eleonora sounds much too possessive! Who is she to insist he never fall in love again?! And to return as a spirit to "keep an eye on him"??😧 If she was, instead, a man, he'd be accused ..."

Ohhhhh..................I would love it if you could find this and read it Jodes. It's only a few pages, and I don't want to give anything away - but, but.....

Do you want me to send you the link??

I'm sorry I struck a nerve, but I wouldn't suggest you to read this one if I struck it even more my friend. Thanks again for your wonderful comments Jodes 🤗🤗🤗⚽

One of the weirdest authors I've ever met. Poetry or prose, he has a mark of his own...

Loving your cousin, being totally appropriate in Poe's day, isn't as creepy as having her "keep an eye on you" from the beyond. Poor Poe spent as much time in the graveyard before he died as after.

BTW, I love him too!

Razvan wrote: "One of the weirdest authors I've ever met. Poetry or prose, he has a mark of his own..."

Indeed he does Razvan, I am loving my Poe Odyssey!! A great writer - thanks for your comments mate 🤗⚽

Sara wrote: "Loving your cousin, being totally appropriate in Poe's day, isn't as creepy as having her "keep an eye on you" from the beyond. Poor Poe spent as much time in the graveyard before he died as after...."

Yeah, being spied on from beyond the grave, is a wee bit chilling isn't it Sara? He must've been a fascinating character, I need to read a bit more about this man. Thanks for commenting 🤗🦘⚽⚽

He was pretty fascinating and still is. He married his cousin, you know. There is a tour (well worth taking) in Baltimore that follows the last days of his life and ends at his grave. He had two grave sites--nothing ordinary about him even in death. Great fun. Richmond has a ghost tour that includes him and a museum. Few authors as unforgettable.

Falling deeply in love with a cousin in a story always spells disaster (I wouldn't know about real life). Are you doing all Poe? Go Mark go!

Sir Mark...Familial love for a cousin....a no-no, eh? Thank you for the chuckles.... I agree with Kevin about Poe-try in motion!

Sara wrote: "He was pretty fascinating and still is. He married his cousin, you know. There is a tour (well worth taking) in Baltimore that follows the last days of his life and ends at his grave. He had two gr..."

Two graves!!! Yes, only EAP!

Ulysse wrote: "Falling deeply in love with a cousin in a story always spells disaster (I wouldn't know about real life). Are you doing all Poe? Go Mark go!"

Hey Ulysse, I snaffled a collection of his shorties at a local bookstore here and am reading them to give me a break from the my longer reads. So good, are you a fan? Are you going for France in the WC mate? ⚽⚽

Fran wrote: "Sir Mark...Familial love for a cousin....a no-no, eh? Thank you for the chuckles.... I agree with Kevin about Poe-try in motion!"

Our resident wordsmith Kevvie, came up with a cracker there!!! Glad you had a chuckle Lady Fran - thanks again 🤗⚽🦘

Mark wrote: "Are you going for France in the WC mate? ⚽⚽."

I'm going for (in order of preference) : Candida, Poe-tugal, Brel-gium, Franken-france. ;-)

Congratulations for your win !

Ulysse wrote: "Mark wrote: "Are you going for France in the WC mate? ⚽⚽."

I'm going for (in order of preference) : Candida, Poe-tugal, Brel-gium, Franken-france. ;-)

Congratulations for your win !"

Bahahaha - love that reply Ulysse!!! Yes, the Aussies did well last night - held on bravely, against a better side - and scored two wonderful goals on the break. Very happy - but my true heart belongs to England my friend.

Vamos Inglaterra!!!!!!!

(Poe-tugal) - 😂😂😂😂😂♥️

Oooh intriguing! I mean apart from the falling in love with your cousin bit, LOL. Sounds like another Poe classic I should check out. Fabulous review Mark! Hope Guadalajara storms aren't too gnarly! ⛈🤗

Excellent review Mark, glad you’re enjoying Poe’s stories! 🤗

Esta wrote: "Oooh intriguing! I mean apart from the falling in love with your cousin bit, LOL. Sounds like another Poe classic I should check out. Fabulous review Mark! Hope Guadalajara storms aren't too gnarly..."

Heeey Esta, this one is a bit different his others, and it's not really horror - bit it's brilliant. Yes, lots of rain and thunder here - was nice because nobody was in the pool upstairs yesterday so I could do my laps unfettered, selfish I know!! Go England - did you watch the Socceroos?? ⚽⚽⚽🦘🦘🦘

Maureen wrote: "Excellent review Mark, glad you’re enjoying Poe’s stories! 🤗"

I am loving them Maureen - it sounds like you're a fan too!! Thank you 🤗🎈⚽

Great review Mark and I guess you can't help who you fall in love with. But ' frolickery'!! I love it :)

Thanks Mark! Terrific review! 🤗

Teresa wrote: "Great review Mark and I guess you can't help who you fall in love with. But ' frolickery'!! I love it :)"

Hahahaha - yes, I didn't know where that word came from, but they did!!!! A lot!! Thanks so much Teresa, always good 🤗⚽

Karen wrote: "Thanks Mark! Terrific review! 🤗"

Thanks heaps Kazza, hope all is good in Kazland 🤗⚽

intra-familiar frolickery - Is that what we’re calling it these days? 😂 I’m not familiar with this Poe, but you definitely have me wanting to check it out. Just my opinion, but maybe a day is too soon to move on, but what do I know. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Stunning review Mark. I absolutely love Poe's writing style. He always seems to touch something within me.

I would never shoot you- your reviews are way too good!!!!

I love Poe's work, but I've never read this one - sounds up my alley!
You ask a tough question re: moving on after a partner's death. Bringing a lover to your partner's funeral is, in my humble opinion, in extremely bad taste!
Personally, I have no interest in "moving on" with someone else if my husband should pass before me, but he hasn't told me the same - kind of hurtful.

Now you've met Eleonora, it is only a matter of time you'll encounter her siblings (or cousins ;) Ligeia and Morella as well, Mark - apparently Poe liked his heroines to be dead :).

On partners of the dead moving on, I would like people not to be judgmental on others in the situation. No one knows in advance how one will feel and act when death strikes and one stays behind. Maybe it was easier - or more clear - when mourning was made visible in one's attire?

Nancy wrote: "intra-familiar frolickery - Is that what we’re calling it these days? 😂 I’m not familiar with this Poe, but you definitely have me wanting to check it out. Just my opinion, but maybe a day is too s..."

Hahahaha - that's just a term that flew from my brain Nancy, but yes - it works here. But as many have said, relationships between cousins wasn't that rare back in the day! Yeah I am with you about "a day being too soon" but as you say, who are we to say, right?? Thanks again my friend, I hope you find this one - it's very good! 🤗🎈🦘

Kealyn wrote: "Stunning review Mark. I absolutely love Poe's writing style. He always seems to touch something within me."

Me too Kealyn, he was such a great writer, I agree! In this one, his descriptions of the place were this couple frolic, is brilliant. Thanks again 🤗🎈🦘

Stacey B wrote: "I would never shoot you- your reviews are way too good!!!!"

That's probably the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me Stacey 😂😂😂😂, thanks so much 🤗

Debbie wrote: "I love Poe's work, but I've never read this one - sounds up my alley!
You ask a tough question re: moving on after a partner's death. Bringing a lover to your partner's funeral is, in my humble opi..."

Wow Debbie! Yes, bringing a lover to a partner's funeral is dreadful, something only Alan Partridge would consider!!! It's a tough thing and on a serious note - I suppose who are third parties to judge how fast people move on. Awwww - your closing comment, you'll have to squeeze a commitment from your hubby on this one 😬😂🤗

Ilse wrote: "Now you've met Eleonora, it is only a matter of time you'll encounter her siblings (or cousins ;) Ligeia and Morella as well, Mark - apparently Poe liked his heroines to be dead :).

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"Apparently Poe liked his heroines to be dead" - Bahahahahaha, that's hilarious Ilse, love it! Thanks so much for the recommendation, I've just added and will look for that today/tomorrow, now I'm on a theme within a theme (Poe/Dead heroines). Wasn't Poe a great writer? This collection of Poe's Horror Stories I am wading my way through is fascinating. Many aren't really horror at all, perhaps more thought provoking and maybe more chilling, than truly scary. This one was more philosophical in nature I think. Thanks for your comments again Ilse 🤗🦘⚽🎈

As always, a very entertaining review, Mark!😄

Kimber wrote: "As always, a very entertaining review, Mark!😄"

Apart from when they're not, hey Kimber? 😂😂.........Thanks heaps for your kind comments 🦘🎈

Glad you enjoyed this, Mark. I think marrying cousins was fairly common in that time. At least if my reading of Victorian literature in general is any indication.

You are a king for reading Poe, Mark. Glad you appreciated this classic. Great review!

Beda wrote: "Glad you enjoyed this, Mark. I think marrying cousins was fairly common in that time. At least if my reading of Victorian literature in general is any indication."

Yes, I think you're right Beda - but it still makes me grimace. It's a bit of a trap using today's norms and comparing them to those of the past. I find this quite often when reading about Ancient Rome. Take the outstanding general and emperor, Trajan's propensity for the company of boys and young men. There was nothing unusual for powerful men to indulge in this practice back then 😬. I wonder what things we do today will be frowned upon in 1,000 years time (if we're still here). Thanks for your comments Beda! 🤗🎈⚽

Canadian Jen wrote: "You are a king for reading Poe, Mark. Glad you appreciated this classic. Great review!"

So kind of you to say Jen Jen - this Poe journey has been, and continues to be, such fun. This story is so different to his others and I really enjoyed it!!! Thanks again - are you watching Canada in the WC?? 🤗🎈⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽ #GoEngland

"the symbolism here was so obvious, even I spotted it"

It seems I have done my job well! 🤗