The Scarlet Pimpernel by Emmuska Orczy

The Scarlet Pimpernel

The Scarlet Pimpernel (Chronological Order) #1

Emmuska Orczy

194 pages • first pub 1905 (editions)

fiction classics historical mysterious fast-paced

Description

The Scarlet Pimpernel is a classic novel-an extremely entertaining part romance, part adventure, part spy thriller, and part superhero fiction. The Scarlet Pimpernel follows the adventures of Sir Percy Blakeney as he seeks to help French aristocra...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,451 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
mysterious 50%
funny 25%
tense 25%
lighthearted 24%
emotional 23%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 10%
challenging 5%
dark 5%
reflective 2%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 40%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Plot: 37% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.99

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