Illustrated British Classics: King Solomons Mines by Cecil Doughty, Bill Baker, H. Rider Haggard

Illustrated British Classics: King Solomons Mines

Allan Quatermain #1

Cecil Doughty, Bill Baker, H. Rider Haggard with Mike Hubbard (Illustrator), Jesús Blasco (Illustrator)

196 pages • first pub 1885 (editions)

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Description

Gathered together are three classic adaptations behind a Millar Watt cover: King Solomon's Mines, Allan Quatermain and Montezuma's Daughter, all written by "the father of the lost world genre". King Solomon's Mines is one of the most famous of all...

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Moods

adventurous 98%
mysterious 25%
tense 18%
dark 17%
challenging 8%
funny 8%
informative 7%
reflective 7%
lighthearted 5%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%
emotional 1%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 37%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 71% | A mix: 22% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 37% | No: 20% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%

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