The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling

147 pages first pub 1933 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous medium-paced

Description

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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Moods

adventurous 90%
lighthearted 42%
funny 17%
challenging 12%
inspiring 12%
tense 12%
dark 10%
emotional 10%
hopeful 10%
relaxing 10%
reflective 7%
sad 7%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 47%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 24% | It's complicated: 3%

Average rating

3.68

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