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458 pages • first pub 1901 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393966503
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Publication date: 23 January 2002
Description
"Backgrounds" explores the novel's complicated issues of multiculturalism, imperialism, and racism, allowing readers to glimpse Kipling's personal thoughts about British expansionism. Included are two short stories, poems, and letters by Kipling, ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,724 reviews
Moods
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
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
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Racial slurs, Racism, SexismMinor
Death of parent458 pages • first pub 1901 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393966503
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Publication date: 23 January 2002
Description
"Backgrounds" explores the novel's complicated issues of multiculturalism, imperialism, and racism, allowing readers to glimpse Kipling's personal thoughts about British expansionism. Included are two short stories, poems, and letters by Kipling, ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,724 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, SexismMinor
Death of parent