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The Tell-Tale Heart
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bookshelves: classics, horror, best-short-stories, free-domain, shorts
Mar 31, 2023
bookshelves: classics, horror, best-short-stories, free-domain, shorts
When someone gives you the stink eye.
An ailing man suffers extreme acute hearing because of his grave disease, but that's nothing, his worst fear is the poor old man living with him. He has shown him nothing but kindness, never hurt or insulted him, yet there’s something about him. Something about his eyes�
Good but kind of a letdown. This felt way too short, even for a short story. And it held no surprise at all, but for that I blame The Simpsons and that parody episode where that evil Lisa cheated to win her diorama school contest. Surprise means everything to me and that’s why I also usually can never go back from movie to book.
Still a fabulous classic regarded as one of Poe’s finest, along with The Fall of the House of Usher, The Black Cat and others. Please don’t let my discouraging review keep you from trying, it’s worth the twenty minutes I think, if only for curiosity’s sake.
It’s public domain, you can find it
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PERSONAL NOTE :
[1843] [31p] [Horror] [Conditional Recommendable]
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★★★☆� The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe
★★☆☆� The Complete Stories and Poems
★★★☆� The Tell-Tale Heart and Other Writings
★★★☆� The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Tales
★☆☆☆� The Raven and Other Poems
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Cuando alguien te mira mal.
Un hombre enfermo sufre de audición aguda por culpa de su grave enfermedad, pero eso no es nada, su peor temor es el pobre viejo que vive con él. No le ha mostrado nada más que amabilidad, nunca lo lastimó o insultó, pero hay algo sobre él. Algo en sus ojos�
Bueno pero medio decepción. Esto se sintió extremadamente corto, incluso para un cuento corto. Y no tuvo sorpresa en absoluto, pero por eso culpo a Los Simpsons y ese episodio parodia donde esa malvada Lisa hace trampa para ganar su concurso de dioramas en la escuela. La sorpresa significa todo para mí y es por eso que tampoco casi nunca puedo volver de la película al libro.
Aun así un fabuloso clásico considerado como uno de los mejores de Poe, junto con La Caída de la Casa de Usher, El Gato Negro y otros. Por favor no dejes que mi desalentadora reseña evite que trates, vale los veinte minutos creo, aunque sea sólo por simple curiosidad.
Es dominio público, lo pueden encontrar
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NOTA PERSONAL :
[1843] [31p] [Horror] [Recomendable Condicional]
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An ailing man suffers extreme acute hearing because of his grave disease, but that's nothing, his worst fear is the poor old man living with him. He has shown him nothing but kindness, never hurt or insulted him, yet there’s something about him. Something about his eyes�
Good but kind of a letdown. This felt way too short, even for a short story. And it held no surprise at all, but for that I blame The Simpsons and that parody episode where that evil Lisa cheated to win her diorama school contest. Surprise means everything to me and that’s why I also usually can never go back from movie to book.
Still a fabulous classic regarded as one of Poe’s finest, along with The Fall of the House of Usher, The Black Cat and others. Please don’t let my discouraging review keep you from trying, it’s worth the twenty minutes I think, if only for curiosity’s sake.
It’s public domain, you can find it
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PERSONAL NOTE :
[1843] [31p] [Horror] [Conditional Recommendable]
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★★★☆� The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe
★★☆☆� The Complete Stories and Poems
★★★☆� The Tell-Tale Heart and Other Writings
★★★☆� The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Tales
★☆☆☆� The Raven and Other Poems
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Cuando alguien te mira mal.
Un hombre enfermo sufre de audición aguda por culpa de su grave enfermedad, pero eso no es nada, su peor temor es el pobre viejo que vive con él. No le ha mostrado nada más que amabilidad, nunca lo lastimó o insultó, pero hay algo sobre él. Algo en sus ojos�
Bueno pero medio decepción. Esto se sintió extremadamente corto, incluso para un cuento corto. Y no tuvo sorpresa en absoluto, pero por eso culpo a Los Simpsons y ese episodio parodia donde esa malvada Lisa hace trampa para ganar su concurso de dioramas en la escuela. La sorpresa significa todo para mí y es por eso que tampoco casi nunca puedo volver de la película al libro.
Aun así un fabuloso clásico considerado como uno de los mejores de Poe, junto con La Caída de la Casa de Usher, El Gato Negro y otros. Por favor no dejes que mi desalentadora reseña evite que trates, vale los veinte minutos creo, aunque sea sólo por simple curiosidad.
Es dominio público, lo pueden encontrar
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NOTA PERSONAL :
[1843] [31p] [Horror] [Recomendable Condicional]
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Mar 31, 2023 03:00AM
Shame it was "spoilered" for you by other things. It's my fave of his and from a writing viewpoint, excellently crafted.
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Berengaria wrote: "Shame it was "spoilered" for you by other things. It's my fave of his and from a writing viewpoint, excellently crafted."Thank you Berengaria! I think if it wasn't already spoiled could've been a four star maybe. Oh well. Glad you liked it :) !
Most of Poe's stories are excellent. Nice to hear that you enjoyed it somewhat, at least, despite the spoilers. Good review :)
Alexandra wrote: "Most of Poe's stories are excellent. Nice to hear that you enjoyed it somewhat, at least, despite the spoilers. Good review :)"It's amazing how some childhood spoilers remain even decades after xD. Thank you Alexandra :) !
I love this. Too bad the Simpsons ruined it for you 😕
inciminci wrote: "I love this. Too bad the Simpsons ruined it for you 😕"Oh well. Thank you Inci! When you are a child sometimes you just can't foresee watching certain things may spoil a book decades later xD
Hahaha, when you mentioned The Simpsons I burst out laughing! 😅 I remember I liked this one, as a kid, but I wanted more. If you haven’t already read The Shining by Stephen King, I don’t think the Simpson’s “The Shinning� episode ruined it. Great review, Federico! 🙂
Karen wrote: "Hahaha, when you mentioned The Simpsons I burst out laughing! 😅 I remember I liked this one, as a kid, but I wanted more. If you haven’t already read The Shining by Stephen King, I don’t think the ..."Thank you for the rec Karen! I know The Shining is The King's finest but sadly already watched the movie, and many other movies based on his works. Looking forward to reading a couple of his short stories collections though :)
I love what you wrote Federico. I think I'm the only who cant read Stephen King. Not worth my sleepless nights. :)
Stacey B wrote: "I love what you wrote Federico. I think I'm the only who cant read Stephen King. Not worth my sleepless nights. :)"Thank you Stacey! I think The King wrote a couple of non horror books. You could try one of those and maybe tick that author off your list :p
Ohh... sad that the ending was spoiled by a TV show. :/ Great review, though.
Srivalli wrote: "Ohh... sad that the ending was spoiled by a TV show. :/ Great review, though."
Spoiled decades ago lol. Thank you Srivalli :) !
Too bad about that ending being spoiled for you. Great review Federico and glad you are enjoying some Edgar Allan Poe!
Tina wrote: "Too bad about that ending being spoiled for you. Great review Federico and glad you are enjoying some Edgar Allan Poe!"Always good to mix some Poe between readings xD. Thank you Tina!
Thank you for your nicely balanced review, Federico! Given that reading this story requires only twenty minutes or so, I might give it a try.
Nika wrote: "Thank you for your nicely balanced review, Federico! Given that reading this story requires only twenty minutes or so, I might give it a try."Thank you Nika! Hope you like it. Might take less, I'm a slow reader xD
Twenty minutes only! That is quick. I haven't read this one yet, so I'll need to give it a shot. Sorry this was a bit of a let-down, but great review!! 🤗
Hanna wrote: "Twenty minutes only! That is quick. I haven't read this one yet, so I'll need to give it a shot. Sorry this was a bit of a let-down, but great review!! 🤗"Might even be less. I'm a slow reader xD. Thank you Hanna!
Oh, how sad that the big reveal was already leaked through that Simpsons episode! Half the fun of this story lies in the discovery. Nevertheless, glad it was at least a 3 star for you. Super review, Feddie!!
Rosh [busy month; will catch up soon!] wrote: "Oh, how sad that the big reveal was already leaked through that Simpsons episode! Half the fun of this story lies in the discovery. Nevertheless, glad it was at least a 3 star for you. Super review..."Thank you Rosh clone! You still scare me but glad you enjoyed it too ;)
I actually still remember that Simpsons episode, so I do get how that can ruin the surprise. Still, good review, Federico.
Sorry you didn't enjoy this more and that the surprise element was spoiled for you by the Simpsons! For me this is one of Poe's best - a story that engulfs me every time I read it! I feel totally drawn to it, and, to be honest, the surprise element is not my favourite bit. What I love is the staccato rhythm of the narrative, the way the horror elements (esp the eye) are conveyed, the ambiguities of the situation. One of Poe's triumphs! Ofc, we can agree to disagree on this one.
Thibault wrote: "I actually still remember that Simpsons episode, so I do get how that can ruin the surprise. Still, good review, Federico."Yup, sadly that episode gave away the whole plot. Thank you Thibault!
Vicky wrote: "Sorry you didn't enjoy this more and that the surprise element was spoiled for you by the Simpsons! For me this is one of Poe's best - a story that engulfs me every time I read it! I feel totally d..."Thank you Vicky! Happy you loved it! That does mean you don't like surprise parties xD ?
A great and honest review Federico 🥰🥰🥰
Hahah I remember that episode of Simsons🤣 lucky I’m old and felt in love with Poe at age 13 so no spoilers for me 😛 great review Federico! And agree one of the best was The Fall of the House Usher. And I loved the Berenice-Morella-Ligeia trio too🥹
Jennifer SK wrote: "A great and honest review Federico 🥰🥰🥰"Thank you Jennifer :) !
Alexandra wrote: "Hahah I remember that episode of Simsons🤣 lucky I’m old and felt in love with Poe at age 13 so no spoilers for me 😛 great review Federico! And agree one of the best was The Fall of the House Usher...."Thank you Alexandra! So lucky you got to read it before watching it ;) . I read Berenice too but I'm missing Morella and Ligeia, thank you for the rec!
ahh great review Federico!! I read this as a kid and it turned me goth for a week lol
Noah wrote: "ahh great review Federico!! I read this as a kid and it turned me goth for a week lol"Thank you Noah! Glad you grew out of it lol.
Oh man, bummer this one wasn't spookier for you. And interesting that it was too short - I don't think I've read this one yet. Fair review, Federico!
A wrote: "Oh man, bummer this one wasn't spookier for you. And interesting that it was too short - I don't think I've read this one yet. Fair review, Federico!"Thank you Mac! I guess not everything can be as good as The Cask of Amontillado ;)
Some classics need to be considered from the time period they were written. Judged in 2023, many would not be considered as masterpieces. I often have problems remembering this. Glad it wasn't a waste to time for you, Federico.
Barbara wrote: "Some classics need to be considered from the time period they were written. Judged in 2023, many would not be considered as masterpieces. I often have problems remembering this. Glad it wasn't a wa..."Classics die hard. Thank you Barbara :) !
Es de mis relatos favoritos de Poe, muy buena reseña :)
Ricardo wrote: "Es de mis relatos favoritos de Poe, muy buena reseña :)"Gracias Ricardo :) !
Lol!! The Simpson’s ruined it for you! Lol. Hilarious and very true review
You gotta love The Simpsons! Man I need to reread this again, it's been a while since I've read any of Poe's work. Great review Federico!
Karina wrote: "Lol!! The Simpson’s ruined it for you! Lol. Hilarious and very true review"I love the Simpsons but really, they came with zero spoiler alert xD. Thank you Karina!
Coco wrote: "You gotta love The Simpsons! Man I need to reread this again, it's been a while since I've read any of Poe's work. Great review Federico!"The first twelve seasons defined my childhood <3. Thank you Coco!
Not sure about this one 🤔
ReadAlongWithSue wrote: "Not sure about this one 🤔"Horror is not for everyone, although you can barely call this horror.
Ohh I haven't seen this Simpsons episode so maybe I should try this before I do! I am absolutely with you on the surprise element Federico, I am the same! Wonderful review! 🙂
Ellie wrote: "Ohh I haven't seen this Simpsons episode so maybe I should try this before I do! I am absolutely with you on the surprise element Federico, I am the same! Wonderful review! 🙂"Thank you Ellie! Hope you can enjoy it more :)
Este cuento me impresionó cuando yo era muy chica como Lisa y aunque vi pocos episodios de los Simpson vi ese de la maqueta y estaba buena, también me hubiera dado envidia.
Myriam wrote: "Este cuento me impresionó cuando yo era muy chica como Lisa y aunque vi pocos episodios de los Simpson vi ese de la maqueta y estaba buena, también me hubiera dado envidia."Gracias Myriam! Una de esas escasas veces que te impresionó el terror! Tal vez porque te agarró de chica jajaj. Me alegra que también hayas visto la "adaptación" xD
It's been so long since I last read this but, I think I'll have to journey through it again. It would be interesting to read it with a bit more beef & length, to see where Poe could or would, have taken the story :)
Chantel wrote: "It's been so long since I last read this but, I think I'll have to journey through it again. It would be interesting to read it with a bit more beef & length, to see where Poe could or would, have ..."Thank you Chantel! Yes, sadly it's so brief it's over before you know it. You can still compensate it by reading a few more stories though xD
Those darn Simpsons! Sorry Lisa ruined it for you. 😆 Great review, Federico!
Kat *will catch up soon!* wrote: "Those darn Simpsons! Sorry Lisa ruined it for you. 😆 Great review, Federico!"My young self was too ignorant to know I would want to read this twenty years later lol. Thank you Kat!
