fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous medium-paced

368 pages | first published 1933

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The Jungle Books can be regarded as classic stories told by an adult to children. But they also constitute a complex literary work of art in which the whole of Kipling's philosophy of life is expressed in miniature. They are best known for the 'Mo...
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Summary of 2092 reviews

Moods

adventurous 85%
lighthearted 35%
funny 17%
inspiring 17%
challenging 10%
reflective 10%
tense 10%
dark 7%
emotional 7%
hopeful 7%
relaxing 7%
mysterious 3%
sad 3%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 42%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 27% | Plot: 27% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 9% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 28%

Average rating

3.69

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