Title: Sharp takeoff on Poe.
Product review: I read this book after having read 12-13 of Poe's most popular short stories. I found the story to be frustrating at times due to Dupin's/Poe's erratic behavior. But if in fact Poe was like that in person, then Avi was just pointing out the effect of alcohol on a brilliant mind. It was interesting to see a writing genius having people problems, and slightly annoying to see him constantly raising Edmund's hopes and then thrashing him verbally as if he was not important at all. The story has a good ending and it made the journey worthwhile. I am homeschooling my sophomore son, and he just finished all of Poe's short stories. This story is next since he will have a little down time before we tackle "Dr Jekyl and Mr Hyde".
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