To Build a Fire by Jack London

To Build a Fire

Jack London

32 pages • first pub 1902 (editions)

fiction classics short stories adventurous dark tense fast-paced
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"To Build a Fire" is one of Jack London\'s most beloved short stories. A heartbreaking tale set in the vast wintry landscape of the North, it endures as one of the greatest adventures ever written.

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Moods

dark 73%
tense 58%
adventurous 45%
sad 38%
reflective 32%
challenging 16%
emotional 14%
informative 4%
mysterious 4%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 2%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 28%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 40% | Character: 37% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.71

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