obscuredbyclouds's review
1.0
The international wolf center says: "When Farley Mowat published his 1963 book, Never Cry Wolf, it was heralded by environmentalists from his native Canada all the way to the Soviet Union. His real-life account of wolf behavior in Canada seemed to shed new light on their prey, their behavior and their role in an ecosystem. But was it actually a true story as he proclaimed? The answer is no."
I started this book with the knowledge that it was an important book that helped to change the perception of wolves and that I shouldn't believe every word Mowat writes. But I was not expecting this to read like I imagine Gilderoy Lockhart's made-up adventure stories sound. So pompeous! And the description of the wolves was so anthropomorphized; he kept writing about a wolf and his 'wife' and suscriping human gendered behavior depending on the animal's sex.
I considered giving this two points for its impact, but as far as reading enjoyment goes, there was none.
I started this book with the knowledge that it was an important book that helped to change the perception of wolves and that I shouldn't believe every word Mowat writes. But I was not expecting this to read like I imagine Gilderoy Lockhart's made-up adventure stories sound. So pompeous! And the description of the wolves was so anthropomorphized; he kept writing about a wolf and his 'wife' and suscriping human gendered behavior depending on the animal's sex.
I considered giving this two points for its impact, but as far as reading enjoyment goes, there was none.
nico_asteri's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
fast-paced
4.0
I really enjoyed this more than I thought I would. It was informative and entertaining
timday's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Absolutely loved this book. It’s the epitome of “it’s not you, it’s me” when it comes to human interaction with wildlife and nature.
rachelb36's review
4.0
A surprisingly funny look at the actual habits of wolves. It was a fast and fun read, and I still managed to learn a lot!
The ending was a bit abrupt, however, and there’s some controversy about how much of the book is true, apparently. I don’t tend to put much stock into controversy, and everything in the book seemed plausible enough to me, given what I’ve read and heard elsewhere.
Note: There is some profanity, and references to evolutionary theory as fact.
The ending was a bit abrupt, however, and there’s some controversy about how much of the book is true, apparently. I don’t tend to put much stock into controversy, and everything in the book seemed plausible enough to me, given what I’ve read and heard elsewhere.
Note: There is some profanity, and references to evolutionary theory as fact.
dobbyhasnomaster's review
4.0
Very funny and interesting because it is a (probably...) true story, although there is some discussion on that part. I agree with the writer though, sometimes a non scientific way of writing about a species is much more accurate and interesting than an actual scientific report. I hope that one day humans will stop being savages and allow the wolf some more space in the world again, as they truly are amazing creatures.