The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy

The Scarlet Pimpernel

The Scarlet Pimpernel (Chronological Order) #1

Baroness Orczy with Ralph Cosham (Narrator)

8 hours, 20 minutes • first pub 1905 (editions)

fiction classics historical mysterious fast-paced

Description

Who is this man, this Scarlet Pimpernel? Each day this question grew more pressing to the rulers of the French Revolution. Only this man and his band of followers threatened their total power. Only this maddeningly elusive figure defied the vast n...

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Moods

adventurous 96%
mysterious 48%
funny 29%
lighthearted 25%
tense 25%
emotional 23%
inspiring 11%
hopeful 10%
challenging 5%
dark 4%
informative 1%
reflective 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 42%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 32% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 39% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.99

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