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shyster's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
grantwiley's review against another edition
5.0
Greed, good, evil, wilderness, and man. This little work explores it all.
naian_reads's review
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
betsygant's review against another edition
1.0
Jack London is a master wordsmith. The story is a bit too dry for me; however, I appreciate the prospector's patience and scientific method approach to uncovering the final origin of the gold.
ryanxvx's review against another edition
4.0
By all accounts this book should be pretty boring, but London is a master of his craft. I can't really think of an author who has a better grasp of natural imagery. I read this as an allegory for the disruptive and shortsighted practices of mankind in an otherwise peaceful and balanced world.
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