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Scaramouche

Rafael Sabatini
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Scaramouche

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001

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Rafael Sabatini

Scaramouche

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001
Book Details
Pages

359

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Historical Fiction

Action & Adventure
Setting

France • 1780s

Topic
World History

European History
Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Scaramouche by Rafael Sabatini follows a young individual thrust into the turmoil of the French Revolution. This person navigates a path from lawyer to revolutionary, using eloquence and wit to fight for justice while confronting personal challenges and societal change, ultimately seeking identity and purpose amid the chaos and transformation sweeping through France.

Adventurous

Romantic

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.3

10,103 ratings

78%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Scaramouche by Rafael Sabatini is praised for its engaging plot and vibrant depiction of the French Revolution, with a charismatic protagonist driving the story. Readers appreciate the author's skillful blending of adventure, romance, and historical context. However, some find the prose dense and the pacing uneven at times. Overall, it's a classic deserving of its acclaim.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Scaramouche?

A reader who enjoys Scaramouche would likely appreciate historical adventure and swashbuckling tales with themes of justice and identity. Fans of The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas or Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand may find this novel engaging, with its captivating narrative and witty, courageous protagonist.

4.3

10,103 ratings

78%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

359

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Historical Fiction

Action & Adventure
Setting

France • 1780s

Topic
World History

European History
Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

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