The Scarlet Plague Jack London by Jack London

The Scarlet Plague Jack London

Jack London

46 pages first pub 1912 (editions)

fiction dystopian short stories adventurous medium-paced

Description

The Scarlet Plague is a post-apocalyptic fiction novel written by Jack London and originally published in London Magazine in 1912. The story takes place in 2073, sixty years after an uncontrollable epidemic, the Red Death, has depopulated the plan...

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Community Reviews Summary of 290 reviews

Moods

dark 67%
reflective 54%
sad 32%
tense 21%
adventurous 18%
emotional 18%
mysterious 16%
challenging 10%
informative 10%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

fast 41%
medium 38%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 63% | A mix: 26% | Character: 6% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.48

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