proseamongstthorns's Reviews (946)

A brilliant book and truly magical. The first of three spends the majority setting up the scene. The characters are rich and loveable and the land of Middle-Earth palpable. I’m excited to start reading the second one straight away!

These books are my favourite collections of stories. Kipling is a master of words and weaves a truly magnificent scene that pulls you in from the outset. The stories are rich and varied, and are more than just simple stories but fables and commentary on contemporary India. I have been swept away by Kipling and his magical story telling.