The Scarlet Plague by Jack London

The Scarlet Plague

Jack London

76 pages first pub 1912 (editions)

fiction dystopian short stories adventurous medium-paced
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The year is 2073. It's been sixty years since The Red Death wiped out most of humanity. James Howard Smith is one of the last survivors of the pre-plague era, but he knows he's dying. He must instill values and wisdom to his grandsons, or humanity...

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Community Reviews Summary of 356 reviews

Moods

dark 72%
reflective 49%
sad 27%
adventurous 25%
mysterious 19%
tense 17%
challenging 13%
emotional 13%
informative 13%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 42%
fast 42%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 65% | A mix: 22% | Character: 9% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 54% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.5

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