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A review by jersy
The Sea Wolf by Jack London
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The highlight of the book is without a doubt its antagonist: Wolf Larsen is brutal and without moral but also intelligent and self-educated, feared and hated by all but looking for intellectual companionship. He is complex and I enjoyed his interactions with the protagonist, Humphrey, a lot. Hump has the typical ark of never having sailed before and learning to live the rough life on a ship, which also really appeals to me. The writing is quite beautiful as well.
Unfortunately, none of the other characters, including another main one joining the cast later on, ever came near to being that interesting, but they fulfilled their role well.
Unfortunately, none of the other characters, including another main one joining the cast later on, ever came near to being that interesting, but they fulfilled their role well.