The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas

734 pages first pub 1844 (editions)

fiction classics historical adventurous medium-paced

Description

In 1625 France, d'Artagnan (a poor young nobleman) leaves his family in Gascony and travels to Paris to join the Musketeers of the Guard. At an inn in Meung-sur-Loire, an older man derides d'Artagnan's horse. Insulted, d'Artagnan demands a duel. T...

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Moods

adventurous 98%
funny 46%
lighthearted 38%
mysterious 21%
challenging 14%
emotional 14%
tense 14%
inspiring 9%
dark 6%
hopeful 6%
informative 5%
reflective 5%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 26%
slow 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 36% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%

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