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The Man Who Would Be King

Rudyard Kipling
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The Man Who Would Be King

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1888

Book Brief

Rudyard Kipling

The Man Who Would Be King

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1888
Book Details
Pages

56

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1888

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

Reviews & Readership

4.0

13,301 ratings

59%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Rudyard Kipling's The Man Who Would Be King receives praise for its vivid storytelling, rich description, and exploration of British imperialism. Critics appreciate its engaging characters and adventure. However, some find its portrayal of colonial subjects problematic and dated. Overall, it remains a thought-provoking and entertaining narrative.

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Who Should Read The Man Who Would Be King?

A reader who enjoys The Man Who Would Be King by Rudyard Kipling likely appreciates adventure tales set in exotic locales, rich descriptions, and themes of imperialism. Fans of Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad or Kim by Kipling himself would find this novella captivating due to its exploration of British colonialism and its moral complexities.

4.0

13,301 ratings

59%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

56

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1888

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

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