The Man Who Would be King Illustrated by Rudyard Kipling

The Man Who Would be King Illustrated

Rudyard Kipling

56 pages first pub 1888 (editions)

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The Man Who Would be King Illustrated by Rudyard Kipling is a exciting and captivating read that will captivate adventurous spirits and history buffs, offering a rich and nuanced exploration of imperialism, heroism, and the complexities of human nature, all set against the backdrop of a sweeping and exotic adventure.

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"The Man Who Would Be King" (1888) is a story by Rudyard Kipling about two British adventurers in British India who become kings of Kafiristan, a remote part of Afghanistan. The story was first published in The Phantom Rickshaw and other Eerie Tal...

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Community Reviews

3.22
based on 791 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 88%

dark: 40%

challenging: 32%

tense: 20%

sad: 12%

emotional: 8%

funny: 8%

mysterious: 8%

reflective: 8%

informative: 4%

lighthearted: 4%

relaxing: 4%


Pace

30% of readers chose fast
56% of readers chose medium
13% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

52% of readers chose Plot
26% of readers chose A mix
21% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

17% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
47% of readers chose No
11% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

11% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
72% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

29% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
41% of readers chose No
11% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

61% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
11% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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