Scarlet by Genevieve Cogman

10 hours, 20 minutes first pub 2023 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy historical adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

A thrilling reinvention of the tale of The Scarlet Pimpernel with the addition of magic and even more mayhem.In Revolutionary France, the aristocrats are vampires – and they face the guillotine. However, the Scarlet Pimpernel, a disguised British ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 145 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
mysterious 47%
dark 26%
lighthearted 17%
tense 17%
emotional 12%
challenging 8%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%
reflective 6%
inspiring 3%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 24%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 34% | Character: 5% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 51% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.62

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