Kim is a classic adventure novel set in colonial India, following the journey of Kimball O’Hara, an orphaned boy growing up on the streets of Lahore. Intelligent, resourceful, and curious, Kim becomes involved in espionage during the “Great Game” between imperial powers while also accompanying a wandering Tibetan lama on a spiritual quest. Rich with vivid descriptions of Indian culture, travel, and identity, the novel blends adventure, politics, friendship, and self-discovery.