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3.62 AVERAGE
3.62 AVERAGE
I really would not expect a book about a dog to be so great
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Considering it’s just over 100 pages long, this tale feels enormous. Majestic, bold, earthy and moving. Those last few lines; wow.
Jack london çok sevsem de bu kitaba bi türlü odaklanamadım bi türlü hikayeye giremedim :(
adventurous
reflective
Anche se non lo ricordavo all'inizio della lettura, mi sono poi resa conto di aver già letto la storia da ragazza. Non ricordavo che ci fossero passaggi così "crudi" nè la sostanziale ingenuità del racconto. Il libro sembra un po' datato a leggerlo con occhi moderni ma rimane interessante come testimonianza storica di un'epoca vissuta come eroica dai contemporanei.
Molto belli e intensi ho trovato i tre racconti finali, che non conoscevo.
Molto belli e intensi ho trovato i tre racconti finali, che non conoscevo.
This book was excellent; this classic literature is a must read.
Wow, I’m shocked with how much I loved this classic!
The audiobook of this was just excellent.
Pablo Schreiber knocks it out of the park for me on narrating The Call of the Wild.
His voice tells me the story of Buck, the strong and brave dog that survives man and beast. I got a bit teary eyed at the end because he relates this book so well on this dog's life journey.
Like most, I’ve seen tons of movies for The Call of the Wild so I was not surprised by the plot.
I still don’t feel that the movies can give you an unflinching look at how wild and brutal the Canadian wilderness was that’s in this book.
It’s based in 1890s during the Klondike Gold Rush in the Yukon area.
The gold frenzy has gripped the area and prospectors are coming to the Canadian wilderness in droves.
And the only thing that can transport these treasure hunters around are dogs.
Amazing sled dogs that travel hundreds of miles in the freezing cold and snow.
The Call of the Wild is just long enough to relay the amazing life and journey of this dog, but not too long that it trips all over itself in unnecessary details.
The book is brilliant, heart wrenching and thoughtful on how animals relate in a survival setting.
The cunning and strong do survive!
The book does have animal abuse and cruelty, but I felt it was historical on how it’s portrayed.
Did I like those scenes? Hell no! I’m a dog owner/lover but I also know that this was a different time.
In the 1890s, they worked dogs and used them like a tool.
As an animal lover, I cheered for Buck throughout the entire book.
I mean, who doesn’t love a scrappy survivor, even if it's in shaggy and drooling form?!
I feel this book is a must read for fans of the classic book genre. I’m so glad I finally got to it and the audiobook for this was just great!
The audiobook of this was just excellent.
Pablo Schreiber knocks it out of the park for me on narrating The Call of the Wild.
His voice tells me the story of Buck, the strong and brave dog that survives man and beast. I got a bit teary eyed at the end because he relates this book so well on this dog's life journey.
Like most, I’ve seen tons of movies for The Call of the Wild so I was not surprised by the plot.
I still don’t feel that the movies can give you an unflinching look at how wild and brutal the Canadian wilderness was that’s in this book.
It’s based in 1890s during the Klondike Gold Rush in the Yukon area.
The gold frenzy has gripped the area and prospectors are coming to the Canadian wilderness in droves.
And the only thing that can transport these treasure hunters around are dogs.
Amazing sled dogs that travel hundreds of miles in the freezing cold and snow.
The Call of the Wild is just long enough to relay the amazing life and journey of this dog, but not too long that it trips all over itself in unnecessary details.
The book is brilliant, heart wrenching and thoughtful on how animals relate in a survival setting.
The cunning and strong do survive!
The book does have animal abuse and cruelty, but I felt it was historical on how it’s portrayed.
Did I like those scenes? Hell no! I’m a dog owner/lover but I also know that this was a different time.
In the 1890s, they worked dogs and used them like a tool.
As an animal lover, I cheered for Buck throughout the entire book.
I mean, who doesn’t love a scrappy survivor, even if it's in shaggy and drooling form?!
I feel this book is a must read for fans of the classic book genre. I’m so glad I finally got to it and the audiobook for this was just great!
I last read this book as a sophomore in high school (approximately ten years ago - oh my!). At the time I read it in high school, I remember really enjoying it (my previous rating on Goodreads was 4 stars). I also remember that I was in the minority among my class mates with that opinion. Now rereading it years later I am able to better understand why it wasn't a widely liked book.
In The Call of the Wild, London shows us Buck's journey from civilized California to the rough and tumble wilds of Alaska. Buck is transported from his world of ease and control to a world of work and hardship. A world where he moves between masters until he is finally free to join the wild back of the wolves. In the copy I read a preface which included biographical information about London which I found enlightening. London's connection with animals and his experiences with animal abuse definitely provide a foundation for the bleak tones and violent descriptions of abuse Buck experiences during his journey.
As a whole, Call of the Wild definitely highlights darker aspects of humanity. It does no glamorize the gold rush or romanticize mans relationship with animals. There are instances throughout London's writings where prejudice and problematic issues appear. As 21st century readers it can be easy to dismiss the value of a story because of these points. I think it can be argued that we actually receive more value from the story because of our modern view points than even London could have ever intended at the time of his writing.
There's a lot to be pondered by this story. Man's lust for material possessions and wealth. Selfish-ness. Buck's journey - is it an evolution or de-evolution. Grappling with the problematic issues, and addressing the darkest aspects of humanity. On its own I think it is to short to really delve into this issues, but when combined with historical background, theological and philosophical understanding, and human conversation there can be much gleaned from these short pages.
In The Call of the Wild, London shows us Buck's journey from civilized California to the rough and tumble wilds of Alaska. Buck is transported from his world of ease and control to a world of work and hardship. A world where he moves between masters until he is finally free to join the wild back of the wolves. In the copy I read a preface which included biographical information about London which I found enlightening. London's connection with animals and his experiences with animal abuse definitely provide a foundation for the bleak tones and violent descriptions of abuse Buck experiences during his journey.
As a whole, Call of the Wild definitely highlights darker aspects of humanity. It does no glamorize the gold rush or romanticize mans relationship with animals. There are instances throughout London's writings where prejudice and problematic issues appear. As 21st century readers it can be easy to dismiss the value of a story because of these points. I think it can be argued that we actually receive more value from the story because of our modern view points than even London could have ever intended at the time of his writing.
There's a lot to be pondered by this story. Man's lust for material possessions and wealth. Selfish-ness. Buck's journey - is it an evolution or de-evolution. Grappling with the problematic issues, and addressing the darkest aspects of humanity. On its own I think it is to short to really delve into this issues, but when combined with historical background, theological and philosophical understanding, and human conversation there can be much gleaned from these short pages.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No