The Scarlet Pimpernel by Emmuska Orczy

The Scarlet Pimpernel

The Scarlet Pimpernel (Chronological Order) #1

Emmuska Orczy

304 pages • first pub 1905 (editions)

fiction classics historical mysterious fast-paced

Description

Heroes sometimes come in unlikely packages. Someone is sneaking aristocrats out of France before they can be executed by Robespierre's revolutionaries. French agent Chauvelin is determined to catch this mysterious character, known only as the Scar...

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Moods

adventurous 96%
mysterious 48%
funny 25%
tense 25%
lighthearted 23%
emotional 21%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 10%
challenging 5%
dark 5%
informative 1%
reflective 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 42%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Plot: 38% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.99

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