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3.62 AVERAGE
3.62 AVERAGE
Goed boek over instinct en verwilding in de wildernis, verlies van civilisatie door ruige omstandigheden. En daarmee een terugkeer naar je natuur.
Kan het doortrekken dat in de zwaarste omstandigheden, ook in "civilisatie", je terugkeert naar je eigen natuur.
In het algemeen was Buck te overpowered wat misschien een deel van de diepgang wegnam.
Wel een boek om in de winter te lezen en niet in 38 graden in Frankrijk, gezien het thema van ijs en sneeuw.
Kan het doortrekken dat in de zwaarste omstandigheden, ook in "civilisatie", je terugkeert naar je eigen natuur.
In het algemeen was Buck te overpowered wat misschien een deel van de diepgang wegnam.
Wel een boek om in de winter te lezen en niet in 38 graden in Frankrijk, gezien het thema van ijs en sneeuw.
Jack London, I love you.
Read this book with my Sophomore Honors—made for great teaching material. Will be using this novel again in future classes. <3
Read this book with my Sophomore Honors—made for great teaching material. Will be using this novel again in future classes. <3
Not sure I love the writing style. Felt a bit too wordy or overly descriptive in some parts. Enjoyed the adventure of it all though. The parts when Buck is hearing the "call of the wild" and it drawing him in was eery and cool. I liked toward the end when he chases the wolf through the woods exploring the wilderness.
The Call of the Wild, the classic tale that asks: "What if your dog had a midlife crisis and decided to answer a primal group text from wolves?" Spoiler: It doesn’t go well for anyone who isn’t Buck.
The book starts with Buck living the high life in sunny California, lounging like the canine version of a rich retiree. But then, plot twist: he’s sold into sled slavery by a backstabbing gardener. From there, it’s all snow, suffering, and questionable human decision-making.
The real MVP of this book is the scenery, which London describes so vividly you’ll feel frostbite setting in by chapter two. Unfortunately, his other characters (a.k.a. the humans) are less three-dimensional and more...cautionary tales. Between the gold rush idiots and the sadistic dog owners, it’s no wonder Buck is like, "You know what? Maybe I do belong in the woods, eating rabbits with the wolf pack."
Buck’s transformation from pampered pet to feral legend is the best part of this saga. But let’s be honest—watching him maul his way to the top of the sled-dog hierarchy feels more like a nature documentary gone rogue than an emotional journey. Meanwhile, the human side plots? Somewhere between irrelevant and infuriating.
The writing is solid, the dog is heroic, and the Yukon feels appropriately miserable. But unless you enjoy watching everyone but the main character freeze, starve, or get eaten, this Call might go straight to voicemail.
The book starts with Buck living the high life in sunny California, lounging like the canine version of a rich retiree. But then, plot twist: he’s sold into sled slavery by a backstabbing gardener. From there, it’s all snow, suffering, and questionable human decision-making.
The real MVP of this book is the scenery, which London describes so vividly you’ll feel frostbite setting in by chapter two. Unfortunately, his other characters (a.k.a. the humans) are less three-dimensional and more...cautionary tales. Between the gold rush idiots and the sadistic dog owners, it’s no wonder Buck is like, "You know what? Maybe I do belong in the woods, eating rabbits with the wolf pack."
Buck’s transformation from pampered pet to feral legend is the best part of this saga. But let’s be honest—watching him maul his way to the top of the sled-dog hierarchy feels more like a nature documentary gone rogue than an emotional journey. Meanwhile, the human side plots? Somewhere between irrelevant and infuriating.
The writing is solid, the dog is heroic, and the Yukon feels appropriately miserable. But unless you enjoy watching everyone but the main character freeze, starve, or get eaten, this Call might go straight to voicemail.
adventurous
dark
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Amazing story. As an outdoor-lover, it felt so good to read a book so appreciative of nature and the spirit of life. A new favorite.