The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy

8 hours, 20 minutes first pub 1905 (editions)

fiction classics historical mysterious fast-paced
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With the Reign of Terror at its peak, and the death toll mounting, France's violent revolutionists suddenly find themselves frustrated by a mysterious vigilante. Known as the Scarlet Pimpernel, the enigmatic hero rescues the country's ill-fated ar...

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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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