The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy

The Scarlet Pimpernel

The Scarlet Pimpernel (Chronological Order) #1

Baroness Orczy

288 pages • first pub 1905 (editions)

fiction classics historical mysterious fast-paced
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A timeless novel of adventure, intrigue, and romance is sparked by one man's defiance in the face of authority...The year is 1792. The French Revolution, driven to excess by its own triumph, has turned into a reign of terror. Daily, tumbrels beari...

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Moods

adventurous 95%
mysterious 53%
funny 31%
lighthearted 29%
tense 27%
emotional 23%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 10%
challenging 7%
dark 4%
reflective 2%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 41%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 32% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%

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