I adore Kipling. I wrote my dissertation on The Jungle Books and I have an unhealthily large collection of antique Kipling's (including a first edition The Jungle Book and a first edition The Second Jungle Book. The Seven Seas is one of those old books I've collected and have darted in and out of in the past, but never really given it my full attention: Thanks to the TBR jar, it finally got its chance.


There were a few gems in here though, I particularly liked 'The Song of Ung' and 'L'envoi'. The poetry certainly wasn't bad poetry, it just wasn't to my taste or in an area I know enough about to truly appreciate it.

As I said, this collection won't be for everyone. It certainly looks gorgeous on my bookshelf, but it won't be one I pick up again for a re-read. If you're a full-blown Kipling fan, give this one a go, if not then steer clear!