The Scarlet Plague by Jack London

The Scarlet Plague

Jack London

82 pages first pub 1912 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction adventurous medium-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy reflective, cautionary tales about societal collapse and the fragility of human progress, wrapped in a stark adventure through a primitive future.

Description

The Scarlet Plague is a post-apocalyptic fiction novel written by Jack London and originally published in London Magazine in 1912. The story takes place in 2073, sixty years after an uncontrollable epidemic, the Red Death, has depopulated the planet.

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Community Reviews

3.49
based on 869 reviews

Moods

dark: 71%

reflective: 55%

sad: 33%

adventurous: 31%

tense: 21%

mysterious: 17%

emotional: 13%

challenging: 12%

informative: 12%

inspiring: 9%

hopeful: 4%

lighthearted: 1%


Pace

42% of readers chose fast
45% of readers chose medium
12% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

55% of readers chose Plot
28% of readers chose A mix
12% of readers chose Character
2% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

9% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
70% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

15% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
54% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

14% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
67% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

28% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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