King Solomon's MinesKing Solomon's Mines
Score Classic
What it's about
Allan Quatermain crosses deserts and snowy mountains, survives tribal warfare and witches, and unearths the mythical treasure of King Solomon's mines.
Why it's worth reading
It's on the Guardian's list of 1,000 novels everyone must read.
You'll love it if you liked
Treasure Island
The Count of Monte Cristo
Journey to the Center of the EarthGood to know
It's a classic Victorian adventure.
By the numbers
- Readers20 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics30 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Bestseller19 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
Why it made the list
Reads as
Adventurous
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Quick answers
Is King Solomon's Mines worth reading?
Yes. It's on the Guardian's list of 1,000 novels everyone must read. It ranks #2,762 of the 3,056 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 57.4 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is King Solomon's Mines about?
Allan Quatermain crosses deserts and snowy mountains, survives tribal warfare and witches, and unearths the mythical treasure of King Solomon's mines.
How long does it take to read King Solomon's Mines?
About 9 hours (354 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after King Solomon's Mines?
If you liked it, try Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas or Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne.