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The Call of the Wild by Jack London

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fabulist's review against another edition

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4.0

Painful read if you have a soft spot for dogs. Cool descriptions of the far north, though.

debrabrinckley's review against another edition

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4.0

I recently reread this book with my high school girls and truly enjoyed it. Although, to be honest, I cannot quite articulate why. I recall feeling the same way when I read it the first time. I found the development of Buck's character highly intriguing, the narrative of the Alaskan frontier during this time period incredibly interesting, and the notion of London's philosophical ideas woven into the story fascinating. I like reading that makes you think beyond the story as you read between the lines. Jack London always manages to do this for me.

warcross's review against another edition

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challenging dark sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

ousinari's review against another edition

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5.0

сочний Джек Лондон про повернення до первісного стану, пробудження сплячих інстинктів, притлумлених розніженою цивілізацією. надихає бігти ранковий кросс через ліси і парки, як дикий пес, як волчара

atrollreads's review against another edition

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medium-paced

3.0

taylorreannhale's review against another edition

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5.0

Jack London, I love you.

Read this book with my Sophomore Honors—made for great teaching material. Will be using this novel again in future classes. <3