The Murders in the Rue Morgue


Read by Reynard T. Fox

(4.4 stars; 214 reviews)

The Murders in the Rue Morgue introduces readers to C. Auguste Dupin, a master detective whose keen intellect and analytical skills set him apart in the realm of crime-solving. When a brutal double murder occurs in a locked room in Paris, Dupin is drawn into the mystery, determined to uncover the truth behind the horrific events.

Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Paris, this pioneering tale of detective fiction explores themes of reason versus chaos, as Dupin navigates a web of confusion and misdirection. The story is notable not only for its intricate plot but also for its innovative approach to the detective genre, laying the groundwork for future literary sleuths.

Poe's narrative style combines suspense with intellectual rigor, inviting listeners to engage with the clues alongside Dupin. As the investigation unfolds, the story challenges perceptions of reality and the nature of crime, making it a fascinating exploration of the human mind and its capacity for deduction.

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Chapter 1 27:00 Read by Reynard T. Fox
Chapter 2 28:25 Read by Reynard T. Fox
Chapter 3 38:56 Read by Reynard T. Fox

Reviews

good story well read


(5 stars)

Good job reading by Renard. Not Poe's best story by any stretch, but a good story, and important as the first locked-room mystery. Later authors wrote better locked room mysteries (much better, in fact), but this one is good, too, though short. Worth hearing for its historic importance to the genre, too.

Excellent Reader and a Creative Murder


(5 stars)

Poe is superb in his storytelling... twisted and weird, but well done. I can see why Dupin earned the ire and disdain of Sherlock Holmes. Dupin's reasoning is nearly fantastical and on the surface not as logical as Holmes'.

Spoilers, much?


(3 stars)

The quality of the reading was so-so, with little emphasis and occasional mistakes, but what really spoils things is the fact that the culprit is pictured on the thumbnail...


(4 stars)

Excellent reading by Reynard T. Fox. Decidedly weird murder mystery with an unbelievable culprit. However, I’m certain the original audience was duly horrified by the sensational aspects of the crime.

the murders of rue morgue


(4.5 stars)

I love this audio while going to sleep...the voices are very soothing.


(4 stars)

great audio narration! the story was just ok, not as good as some of Poe's others

Free Audio, Review


(3 stars)

Hmmmmm... Despite this short story being read by one of my favourite Librivox readers I was still disapointed. The first half of the first chapter/section is a rather long and slow lead up to introducting the investigative character. Frankly I was about to give up on the story as being too boring, when the story started. I'm a Sherlock Holmes fan so the idea of listening to the first "Locked Room Mystery" appealed to me. However towards the end of the story as the clues started to fit together and the who and the how became clear I was disapointed. I am glad I listened to it, because of its vintage and standing, and the reader is an absolute delight on the ears. Shame about the story! Reading 3/3 Production 2/3 Story 1/3 Total Score 6/9 For more of my review of Free Audio visit http://FreeAudioReview.BlogSpot.com

Good recording


(4 stars)

Thank you for reading this! The narration was excellent and earns an extra star to the review in general. I must admit, while it was interesting to see the origins of the now familiar patterns of a detective story, the case itself was thoroughly disappointing. The story feels more of a writing exercise in such casework than anything with actualized characters or any psychology, which, to be fair, wasn't in style at the time in today's extent. In any case, I'm happy to have listened to it and ticked it off my list.