377 pages • first pub 1901 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141442372
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 29 November 2011
Description
Kim, orphaned son of an Irish soldier and a poor white mother, and the lama, an old ascetic priest, are on a quest. Kim was born and raised in India and plays with the slum children as he lives on the streets, but he is white, a sahib, and wants t...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,384 reviews
Moods
reflective 37%
inspiring 21%
mysterious 21%
challenging 16%
lighthearted 13%
emotional 10%
informative 10%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
tense 8%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 39% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 13% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 44% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 17%Average rating
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Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism377 pages • first pub 1901 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141442372
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 29 November 2011
Description
Kim, orphaned son of an Irish soldier and a poor white mother, and the lama, an old ascetic priest, are on a quest. Kim was born and raised in India and plays with the slum children as he lives on the streets, but he is white, a sahib, and wants t...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,384 reviews
Moods
reflective 37%
inspiring 21%
mysterious 21%
challenging 16%
lighthearted 13%
emotional 10%
informative 10%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
tense 8%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 39% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 13% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 44% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism