fiction classics historical mysterious fast-paced

182 pages | first published 1905

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Armed with only his wits and his cunning, one man recklessly defies the French revolutionaries and rescues scores of innocent men, women, and children from the deadly guillotine. His friends and foes know him only as the Scarlet Pimpernel. But the...
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Moods

adventurous 96%
mysterious 49%
funny 27%
lighthearted 25%
tense 25%
emotional 23%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 11%
challenging 6%
dark 6%
reflective 2%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 41%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 37% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%

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3.99

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