Kim by Rudyard Kipling

Kim

Rudyard Kipling with Edward W. Said

366 pages • first pub 1901 (editions)

fiction classics historical literary adventurous slow-paced
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Kim is the orphaned son of an Irish soldier stationed in India. Living a vagabond existence in India under British rule in the late 19th century, he earns his living by begging and running small errands on the streets. When Kim is rescued by the B...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,728 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
reflective 37%
inspiring 19%
challenging 16%
mysterious 16%
informative 14%
emotional 12%
lighthearted 12%
hopeful 8%
funny 5%
tense 5%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 49%
slow 43%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 40% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 47% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 19%

Average rating

3.3

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