What is the overall appeal of the King James version of the Holy Bible?

In my opinion, the appeal of the King James version of the Holy Bible to its readers is multilayered. One reason is because it is the earliest known complete translation of the manuscript known as the Holy Bible. Completed in 1611, it contains 66 books, 39 books in the Old Testament, and 27 books in the New Testament. In my opinion, the King James version provides somewhat of an “unfiltered” rendition of Bible scriptures that appeals to its readers. Furthermore, from the founding of the United States of America to the present day it was the KJV (King James Version) that was read from in homes, read from on evangelical television broadcasts and read from in church services around the country. This produced a universal familiarity with the KJV that other versions have yet to match. In recent years however, especially in high volume churches with thousands of members, you see more pastors and evangelists reading from newer translations of the Bible that are easier to grasp, have simplified texts, and are lighter in tone. This contributes to the new translations increased popularity in recent years. I for one prefer the straightforwardness and the contextual tradition that the KJV offers. When I give Bible discourses online, I use the KJV and translate its contents to my listeners in a way that sparks the imagination and engages the listeners.