Kim by Rudyard Kipling

377 pages first pub 1901 (editions)

fiction classics historical literary adventurous slow-paced
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Kim, orphaned son of an Irish soldier and a poor white mother, and the lama, an old ascetic priest, are on a quest. Kim was born and raised in India and plays with the slum children as he lives on the streets, but he is white, a sahib, and wants t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,709 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
reflective 37%
inspiring 18%
challenging 16%
mysterious 16%
emotional 12%
informative 12%
lighthearted 12%
hopeful 7%
funny 5%
tense 5%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 41%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 37% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.3

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