Kim by Rudyard Kipling, Fiction, Literary by Rudyard Kipling

Kim by Rudyard Kipling, Fiction, Literary

Rudyard Kipling

304 pages • first pub 1901 (editions)

fiction classics historical literary adventurous slow-paced

Description

KIM is an utterly enchanting tale of personal growth, filial love, and the joy of life -- set in India during the British Raj. Kim O'Hara, a cunning and street-wise orphaned Sahib, a child of India in all but blood, embarks upon a journey with a T...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,395 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
reflective 37%
inspiring 21%
mysterious 21%
challenging 16%
lighthearted 13%
emotional 10%
informative 10%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
tense 8%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 40%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 39% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 13% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

3.28

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