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timberdoodle's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
4.0
Truly horrifying, all captured within just a few pages without the need of a monster.
kyrtain's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Karma for the sexism. Karma for poor treatment of the little dog. Karma for not listening to wise advice for prides sake.
chlooee's review against another edition
4.0
the imagery in this short story was beautiful, as were the descriptions of the freezing elements. i felt such distaste for the main character, which means london did his job well.
angelinalaramie's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty
spacepandita2022's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.0
alessandra_ajm's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
louiza_read2live's review against another edition
5.0
One of my very favorite short stories! I love everything I have read by Jack London, but this one and The Law of Life have always stuck with me.
To Build A Fire is a classic example of realism (or new realism as some might call this story to separate it from realism).
A classic example of Man versus Nature. The hard reality of nature's cold indifference towards humanity and man's hubris to think he can disrespect its power, fight against it, and win.
To Build A Fire is a classic example of realism (or new realism as some might call this story to separate it from realism).
A classic example of Man versus Nature. The hard reality of nature's cold indifference towards humanity and man's hubris to think he can disrespect its power, fight against it, and win.