The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling

187 pages first pub 1894 (editions) user-added

fiction childrens classics short stories adventurous medium-paced

Description

The Jungle Book key characters are Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves and Sher Khan, biggest tiger in India. As Baloo the sleepy brown bear, Bagheera the cunning black panther, Kaa the python, and his other animal friends teach their beloved “man-cub”...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,677 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
lighthearted 37%
funny 20%
reflective 14%
dark 10%
emotional 10%
relaxing 9%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 6%
informative 5%
challenging 4%
tense 4%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 43%
fast 28%
slow 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 27% | Character: 23% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 35% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.52

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