The Scarlet Pimpernel by Emmuska Orczy

288 pages first pub 1905 (editions)

fiction classics historical mysterious fast-paced

Description

The French Terror is raging, and few are safe from the threat of the guillotine. Sir Percy Blakeney, a foppish Englishman, decides to rescue imprisoned aristocrats before they can be executed. Showing great daring and aided by a band of brave comr...

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Moods

adventurous 96%
mysterious 50%
funny 26%
tense 25%
emotional 22%
lighthearted 22%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 10%
challenging 5%
dark 5%
reflective 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 41%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 36% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

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