Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling

Just So Stories

Rudyard Kipling

218 pages first pub 1902 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy short stories lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Have you ever wondered how the leopard got his spots? Or how the camel got his hump? Rudyard Kipling's witty and beautifully written stories explain these secrets and many more and introduce such memorable characters as the Elephant's Child, the C...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,913 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 92%
funny 67%
relaxing 30%
adventurous 27%
informative 5%
emotional 2%
inspiring 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 34%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 39% | N/A: 28% | A mix: 21% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

N/A: 51% | No: 20% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | N/A: 23% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 31% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

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