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singalana's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
This book definitely isn't like a Disney movie, and I feel almost sad after reading this, as it ends with a song of the army's camp animals.
Despite the story collection's name, not all stories are of Mowgli and his animal friends. Most stories are set in India, and about half of them have animals as protagonists. Despite this, I wouldn’t necessarily recommend these stories for smaller children, as they can be quite violent.
The author is a bit controversial, as his books depict the time when the British ruled India. Colonialism is also present in this book, and some might even argue that the story about the seal conveys a certain message about whiteness.
I must say that, in my opinion, the book conveyed a certain love for India. The stories were easy to read, and the language did have its moments. My favourite tale was about a mongoose, and even though it was one of the most violent ones, there was something beautiful about it. Still, I can’t help but feel saddened about how people treat animals in this book. I’m unsure if the author tried to convey a message about that, but it made me think.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Violence, Blood, Abandonment, and Colonisation
marissasa's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
This children's classic includes "The Mowgli Stories", "The White Seal", and "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi". My favorite and the longest of the three was "The Mowgli Stories", which are the most famous work by Rudyard Kipling and the inspiration behind Disney's Jungle Book. The original story is full of colorful animal characters and Mowgli himself has a fierceness and loyalty that I loved to see.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Blood
lucinotlucy's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death, Violence, Blood, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Colonisation, and War