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3.62 AVERAGE
3.62 AVERAGE
adventurous
fast-paced
adventurous
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A beautifully written and inspiring story of nature’s conquest over man and beast. In true adventure book style, it takes a misfortune to thrust the protagonist on a very different and very difficult path through which they uncover aspects of their nature that might never have been awakened, and learn what it means to truly live.
The protagonist in this instance is a dog, which throws up many interesting questions of animal rights - and wrongs. Whilst Buck may be considered anthropomorphised to a children’s book degree, I instinctively feel that London’s exploration of canine psychology is closer to the truth than most would believe. Yet aside from the question of how humans should treat highly intelligent animals, is the even more interesting question of the moral framework against which we should judge animals, from domesticated to wild. Is Buck’s transition from pet to ferocious beast morally good, bad or neutral? Does the harsh context that precipitates the transformation alter the moral landscape? And could the same questions be posed of mankind?
The protagonist in this instance is a dog, which throws up many interesting questions of animal rights - and wrongs. Whilst Buck may be considered anthropomorphised to a children’s book degree, I instinctively feel that London’s exploration of canine psychology is closer to the truth than most would believe. Yet aside from the question of how humans should treat highly intelligent animals, is the even more interesting question of the moral framework against which we should judge animals, from domesticated to wild. Is Buck’s transition from pet to ferocious beast morally good, bad or neutral? Does the harsh context that precipitates the transformation alter the moral landscape? And could the same questions be posed of mankind?
Well written, short, not my taste. I didn't like this book but I respected it for what it was. That's all I really have to say about it.
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
slow-paced
This book has been chosen as the "Big Read" for 2015. Published more than 100 years ago, it shows its age in the sprinkling of racist remarks. But the thing that turned my stomach even more was the utter animal cruelty. As a dog lover, this book is not for me.
It was ok... enjoyable, though not really my favorite book.