Download The Man Who Would Be King and Other Stories Audiobook

" Meh. Interesting for the views into British Imperial sentiments. But since the arrogance and superiority of it are so opposed to what I believe and feel, it turned me off. Though I did like Miss Postgate's character. "

" Kipling , what more needs to be said. "

" The Man Who Would be King is probably one of the greatest short stories ever written, and the movie with Michael Caine and Sean Connery is an excellent reproduction (and I rarely say that) "

" Four stars for the title story; three stars for the rest. "

" I thought the movie with Sean Connery was way better. "

" Great as an audiobook and educational book for older students (12+). Stories set in Afghanistan, India, England during British conflicts held my sons' interest and kept them asking for it to be turned on whenever we got in the car. Some of it was very explicit in terms of violence. My boys were enthralled by the horrific title story and hung on every word of the two other stories that featured boy adventures. Working through the vocabulary alone made this an epic adventure for our homeschool. "

" Another book I'm reading for class. This made me want to read Kim again (and perhaps I shall). "

" The Man Who Would be King is probably one of the greatest short stories ever written, and the movie with Michael Caine and Sean Connery is an excellent reproduction (and I rarely say that) "

" Standard India reading. Got to have a little bit of Kipling to add the flavor of the Raj. "

" Wee Willy Winkie is here "

" Kipling's words take one to a world when time was still free and ambition a ticket to become kings; a journey into the colonial era of the British Raj. "

" A brief, punchy story that John Huston made into a wonderful film with Sean Connery and Michael Caine. Huston and Gladys Hill kept to the outline of Kipling's story (the story is actually an outline itself), and fleshed out the characters unforgettably. This is really Peachy Carnahan's story, and his telling of his and Daniel Dravot's adventures in Kafiristan (northeast Afghanistan)is heartbreaking, despite the con artists' hubris and stupidity. I suppose this is a microcosm of the British experience in Afghanistan - as well as the Russians'. Whether colonialism writ large, or colonialism writ small, it all seemed doomed from the start. "

" Ada perasaan yang sama sewaktu membaca Herman Melville "

" I liked it. I didn't really like "the phantom rickshaw" but the rest of the stories were excellent and contained some beautifully written passages. Interesting to see Kipling's British imperialist view of India. I'd recommend. "

" Kipling's words take one to a world when time was still free and ambition a ticket to become kings; a journey into the colonial era of the British Raj. "

" Ada perasaan yang sama sewaktu membaca Herman Melville "

" Some of his earliest work and a little uneven but there are a couple really good ones in here. "

" Good selection of Kipling's prose. It includes "The Phantom Rickshaw" and "The Man Who Would Be King" among other stories of India. "

" I had forgotten how much I enjoy Kipling. The "other stories" were decent as well. I had to read this one because my dad, not the biggest reader, was talking about how much he enjoyed reading this story in high school. "

" Wee Willy Winkie is here "

" uneven collection some are good and some less so. "

" I liked it. I didn't really like "the phantom rickshaw" but the rest of the stories were excellent and contained some beautifully written passages. Interesting to see Kipling's British imperialist view of India. I'd recommend. "

" [Audio] Interesting group of Kipling stories that show some of the folly of empire building. "

" Mostly early stories, not up to his latter standards, but there are a couple of jems! "

" if you are racist you will rate this higher "

" Great as an audiobook and educational book for older students (12+). Stories set in Afghanistan, India, England during British conflicts held my sons' interest and kept them asking for it to be turned on whenever we got in the car. Some of it was very explicit in terms of violence. My boys were enthralled by the horrific title story and hung on every word of the two other stories that featured boy adventures. Working through the vocabulary alone made this an epic adventure for our homeschool. "

" I liked it. I didn't really like "the phantom rickshaw" but the rest of the stories were excellent and contained some beautifully written passages. Interesting to see Kipling's British imperialist view of India. I'd recommend. "

" Four stars for the title story; three stars for the rest. "

" Firstly, I don't usually like short stories. Secondly, the writing is old fashioned and takes some getting used to. That said, I really enjoyed some of the stories. Some others I struggled to understand. I'm glad I read it. Keen to see the movie of the title story too! "

" After Captains Courageous and now this, I've decided Kipling is just not for me. "

" Good selection of Kipling's prose. It includes "The Phantom Rickshaw" and "The Man Who Would Be King" among other stories of India. "

" Five short stories. Title story is the best. OK reads, didn't get much out of them. "

" A British journalist meets two adventurers of many faces with a plan to become kings in another land... "

" Interesting and quite enjoyable, but not as good as his other works. "

" The Strange Ride of Morrowbie Jukes is hands down the most bizarre story I have ever read. Ever. "

" Title story was okay, the others were not. He takes a long time to develop the background. I almost quit before he got to the point of the story. "

" Another book I'm reading for class. This made me want to read Kim again (and perhaps I shall). "

" Rather diasappointing . I just did not get into the exotica of India an did not understand what was going on most of the time in the various stories . there seemed too much local colour and not enough story . "Kim " is a favourite of mine but none of these stories struck a chord with me . "

" The Strange Ride of Morrowbie Jukes is hands down the most bizarre story I have ever read. Ever. "

" Four stars for the title story alone; the rest are so-so Kipling also-rans. But what a title story -- and an even better film! Sean Connery, Michael Caine AND Christopher Plummer!! "

" Interesting and quite enjoyable, but not as good as his other works. "

" Rather diasappointing . I just did not get into the exotica of India an did not understand what was going on most of the time in the various stories . there seemed too much local colour and not enough story . "Kim " is a favourite of mine but none of these stories struck a chord with me . "

" The sublime: "Baa Baa, Black Sheep," "The Man who would be King," "Only a Subaltern," "In Flood Time" "

" The sublime: "Baa Baa, Black Sheep," "The Man who would be King," "Only a Subaltern," "In Flood Time" "

" Firstly, I don't usually like short stories. Secondly, the writing is old fashioned and takes some getting used to. That said, I really enjoyed some of the stories. Some others I struggled to understand. I'm glad I read it. Keen to see the movie of the title story too! "

" Five short stories. Title story is the best. OK reads, didn't get much out of them. "

" if you are racist you will rate this higher "

" I though the main story was a little hard to follow because occasionally the characters would speak about themselves instead of in the first person. It was kind of weird. Wee Willie Winke was interesting as well. "

" Loved this one. Also loved the movie. Two of my favoriet actors: Connery and Caine. Classic. "

" It is amazing how a 20 page short story can be turned into a two hour movie and still convey the same message! Although, as much as I like The Man Who Would be King I think I enjoyed Wee Willy Winky better. Now I just have to read the rest of Kiplings work... "

" *rubs neck and feels glad that it's still there* "

" Mostly early stories, not up to his latter standards, but there are a couple of jems! "

" I had forgotten how much I enjoy Kipling. The "other stories" were decent as well. I had to read this one because my dad, not the biggest reader, was talking about how much he enjoyed reading this story in high school. "

" Four stars for the title story; three stars for the rest. "

" uneven collection some are good and some less so. "

" Firstly, I don't usually like short stories. Secondly, the writing is old fashioned and takes some getting used to. That said, I really enjoyed some of the stories. Some others I struggled to understand. I'm glad I read it. Keen to see the movie of the title story too! "

" Standard India reading. Got to have a little bit of Kipling to add the flavor of the Raj. "

" It's a difficult book for me. I did't - couldn't - read all the short stories here. They are too subtle and written in too complex a language. But what I did read, I did experience an unique writing style worth savouring. "

" I thought the movie with Sean Connery was way better. "

" Title story was okay, the others were not. He takes a long time to develop the background. I almost quit before he got to the point of the story. "

" I though the main story was a little hard to follow because occasionally the characters would speak about themselves instead of in the first person. It was kind of weird. Wee Willie Winke was interesting as well. "

" Mostly early stories, not up to his latter standards, but there are a couple of jems! "

" A British journalist meets two adventurers of many faces with a plan to become kings in another land... "

" [Audio] Interesting group of Kipling stories that show some of the folly of empire building. "

" The Man Who Would be King is probably one of the greatest short stories ever written, and the movie with Michael Caine and Sean Connery is an excellent reproduction (and I rarely say that) "

" The Strange Ride of Morrowbie Jukes is hands down the most bizarre story I have ever read. Ever. "

" uneven collection some are good and some less so. "

" After Captains Courageous and now this, I've decided Kipling is just not for me. "

" The sublime: "Baa Baa, Black Sheep," "The Man who would be King," "Only a Subaltern," "In Flood Time" "

" Loved this one. Also loved the movie. Two of my favoriet actors: Connery and Caine. Classic. "

" A British journalist meets two adventurers of many faces with a plan to become kings in another land... "

" The metaphor is good, but I was confused for the first 25% of this one... "

" A classic tale of good v. evil...yin v. yang....karma. A nice little nod and wink to masonic lodge members, like me. Sorry, no satanic secrets were revealed tho.......mgc "

" It was just ok. Didn't grab me. "

" Classic book, quick read, funny how familiar the place names due to the current war in Afghanistan. Always been a fan of the movie, now I finally read the book and enjoyed it. "

" "Liked it"

If I hadn't seen the movie, I don't know if I would have liked it as much. I'm not certain that I could have followed it as well without having seen the movie. "

" What a story! One of my favorite! "

" Un livre qui fait vraiment réfléchir. Superbe. "

" I love to read British literature...and see that they have already traveled the paths that we are now trodding! "

" Two cheeky Victorian cockneys - Peachy Carnahan and Dan Dravot - head off into the mountains of Afghanistan in the late nineteenth century to carve out a kingdom for themselves. Had me gripped. Unforgettable adventure story - with a great twist. "