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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
I'm SO sure I added this way back when I read it a few years ago.
In this brutal, raw and honest novel, Jack London finds the perfect balance between philosophical and plot driven passages. Not one thought feels forced. There is character development, beautiful descriptive passages (although never too long), a moving plot, investing action scenes, accurate description of feelings and philosophical dialogs. It is gripping from start to finish! A truly recommended piece of literature.
Honestly, it was a little bit disappointing.
The first part was excellent, but onceHump and Maude ran away in the boat and got to Endeavor Island, I feel like so much potential is lost for the story, plot wise.
I mean, Wolf Larsen, what even happened to him? It felt awful and pointless, though of course it did have inner meaning.
Well, my favorite part about this book was of course, the Sea Wolf. He was not disappointing in the least. He was pretty epic.
So aside from weird pacing, stupid plot, and weak endings, this book was decent.
Also, the romance was a little weird? Maybe it's because I've never really read romance for the romance so I don't recognize the good stuff when I see it, but to tell the truth I've seen better slowburn in fanfiction. Much better slowburn.
Maud Brewster was kind of cool though. But Wolf Larsen was cooler! More of him! Damn.
The first part was excellent, but once
I mean,
Well, my favorite part about this book was of course, the Sea Wolf. He was not disappointing in the least. He was pretty epic.
So aside from weird pacing, stupid plot, and weak endings, this book was decent.
Also, the romance was a little weird? Maybe it's because I've never really read romance for the romance so I don't recognize the good stuff when I see it, but to tell the truth I've seen better slowburn in fanfiction. Much better slowburn.
Maud Brewster was kind of cool though. But Wolf Larsen was cooler! More of him! Damn.
4 stars for being an absolutely wild ride of a book
adventurous
dark
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Humphrey Van Weyden is "rescued" from a shipwreck and finds himself aboard The Ghost, a sealing vessel captained by Wolf Larsen, a deranged and abusive man. He must learn to survive or die at sea. This 1904 maritime classic depicts the clash of materialistic and idealistic ideology, not to mention, shipwrecks, mutiny, cruelty, and escape. The plot becomes formulaic at the end, but it is a classic nonetheless.
It was 'ok', and yet good. Quite a bit of language, but that's what to expect from this certain author. Pretty good storyline, but a "not what you'd expect" ending. All together, a very depressing outlook on the sea life.
3.5 stars. Didn't really get into the love story in the last half of the book but still a pretty good read.
I loved it, perhaps more than it deserved, but it resonated with me. At once a book of meditative philosophy, a romantic adventure, and a castaway story tied all together.
the first half of this book was a pulpy delight
the latter half however felt like being assaulted with wet socks whilst bathing in limp tuna
the latter half however felt like being assaulted with wet socks whilst bathing in limp tuna