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redqueen84's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
3.0
the_jesus_fandom's review
4.0
This was definitely an improvement over past sequels.
Of course, the classism and lack of nuance is still there. The revolutionaries actually say "thank our friend Satan" in this one. Cause they're evul.
The main character, Josette Gravier, is a farmer's daughter. Her family has taken in Louise de Vandeleur, the daughter of a general. They both get the same education, and idk... it kinda feels like the author thinks this is unfair to Louise: For there was to be no difference in the education of Louise de Vandeleur, the motherless daughter of the distinguished general, aide-de-camp to His Majesty, and of Josette Gravier, the farmer's daughter.
Josette was a new fav character. The first woman in these books who actually does the thing she sets out to do with moderate success. Cheers to her. Of course we have to be reminded of her lowliness every now and again:
She was simple and not at all clever
ignorant, unsophisticated girl (the book calls her this about 4 times)
Which is annoying, cause she's actually really courageous!
Emmuska also turns friendly fire on the female sex: Women are like that. Let some vixen give a lead and there is no stopping the flow of evil tongues.
Love some of the fun quotes in this:
"But in Satan's name, Sergeant -" "Never mind about Satan now."
"You must think me a fool..." he began, trying to swagger. - "I do."
He was left severely alone.
The plot with the letters was honestly almost the same as the one we had in the second book (The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel)
The confrontation near the climax was less impressive once you realised the bad guy could've just shot Percy. Ofc, later we learn that that wouldn't work, but he had 20 mins before that in which he didn't know that it would have any consequences.
The pepper callback was nice.
alissabar's review against another edition
2.0
This book had a slow start, but ended up being an enjoyable tale of the Scarlet Pimpernel told from the perspective of the person being saved. I still like the original Scarlet Pimpernel better.
polyhy_14's review against another edition
4.0
Once again, Sir Percy and his band confound their foes with fiendishly clever schemes, good humour and exquisite manners.
cmbohn's review against another edition
4.0
Not as much fun as the first one, but still really enjoyable. Again, I'm surprised by how these read as if they were written this year. It started off slow, but picked up around the middle. I was struck this time by how horrible life must have been for most people living in France during the Revolution, how uncertain and full of fear their lives must have been. Can't wait to read the next one.
kat_the_bookcat's review against another edition
4.0
After a VERY slow start (the first 21% of the book), where we heard all the history of our French citizens who needed rescuing, we got to one of the most entertaining of The Scarlet Pimpernel's adventures. Not better than The Elusive Pimpernel, but still really fun!
I just have one question: WHY HAS CHAUVELIN NOT BEEN EXECUTED FOR LETTING THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL ESCAPE SO MANY TIMES?!
I just have one question: WHY HAS CHAUVELIN NOT BEEN EXECUTED FOR LETTING THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL ESCAPE SO MANY TIMES?!
holtfan's review against another edition
4.0
An adorable, traditional Scarlet Pimpernel! Everything looks bleak until that wonderful hero shows up to save the day!
kailey_luminouslibro's review against another edition
4.0
Josette is trapped in Paris during the French Revolution, when her employer tries to blackmail prominent men in the government and is murdered. Desperate to protect his widow and child, Josette seeks for help from the Scarlet Pimpernel. Josette and her boyfriend Maurice fall into the clutches of the merciless Chauvelin, and only the clever Scarlet Pimpernel can save them from the guillotine.
Josette is a wonderful main character, full of compassion and faith. She is not clever or wise, but her good heart and her unwavering loyalty pull her through the story. I loved the scenes where she takes action for herself, never flinching in the face of danger.
The plot is fantastic, of course, with many twists and turns. I loved how all the complexities of each situation finally run together to a swift and glorious end.
I also enjoyed the interesting and compelling supporting characters. The writing really makes each person real and true.
My only complaint about this book is that there wasn't enough of the Scarlet Pimpernel in it. Although I did love Josette as the main character, I wanted to see the Scarlet Pimpernel and his men in more of the scenes.
Josette is a wonderful main character, full of compassion and faith. She is not clever or wise, but her good heart and her unwavering loyalty pull her through the story. I loved the scenes where she takes action for herself, never flinching in the face of danger.
The plot is fantastic, of course, with many twists and turns. I loved how all the complexities of each situation finally run together to a swift and glorious end.
I also enjoyed the interesting and compelling supporting characters. The writing really makes each person real and true.
My only complaint about this book is that there wasn't enough of the Scarlet Pimpernel in it. Although I did love Josette as the main character, I wanted to see the Scarlet Pimpernel and his men in more of the scenes.
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