The Black Corsair by Emilio Salgari

The Black Corsair

I corsari delle Antille #1

Emilio Salgari

451 pages • first pub 1898 (editions)

fiction classics adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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Emilio Salgari's masterpiece, a swashbuckling revenge novel set in the Caribbean; one of the world's first pirate classics. An Italian nobleman turns pirate to avenge the murder of his brothers. His foe: an old Flemish army officer named Van Guld,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 198 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
tense 44%
lighthearted 33%
mysterious 33%
informative 22%
challenging 11%
emotional 11%
funny 11%
inspiring 11%
reflective 11%
relaxing 11%
sad 11%

Pace

fast 44%
medium 33%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 28% | Character: 28%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 28%

Average rating

3.74

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