The Scarlet Plague by Jack London

The Scarlet Plague

Jack London

54 pages first pub 1912 (editions)

fiction dystopian short stories adventurous medium-paced
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It is the year 2072, sixty years on from the scarlet plague that decimated the earth's population. As one of the few who knew life before the plague, James Howard Smith tries to impart what he knows to his grandsons while he still can. Jack London...

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Community Reviews Summary of 368 reviews

Moods

dark 73%
reflective 49%
sad 30%
adventurous 26%
mysterious 18%
tense 18%
challenging 15%
emotional 15%
informative 13%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 44%
medium 41%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 65% | A mix: 23% | Character: 8% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 67% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.5

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