Scaramouche
Scaramouche
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
France • 1780s
2001
Adult
16-18 years
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
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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 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.
10,103 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Scaramouche was first published in 1921 and quickly became a bestseller, showcasing Rafael Sabatini's mastery in blending swashbuckling adventure with political intrigue.
The novel has been notably adapted into several films, including the silent film era's "Scaramouche" (1923) and a later technicolor version in 1952 starring Stewart Granger.
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The protagonist, André-Louis Moreau, famously begins his journey with the iconic opening line, "He was born with a gift of laughter and a sense that the world was mad," setting the tone for the character's wit and cunning throughout the story.
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Novel • Fiction
France • 1780s
2001
Adult
16-18 years
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