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adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I haven't read this book since middle school and I had forgotten how much I loved this classic. Jack London is one of my all time favorite classical writers and Call of the Wild has always been my favorite of his.
Buck, a large mixed breed dog, was stolen away from his home in California and beaten into submission in order to become a sled dog during the Yukon Gold Rush. During many owners, Buck soon overcomes many obstacles including a battle with his enemy, discovering love for a master, and coming to terms with the wild instincts.
Despite the dark themes of animal abuse, starvation, and even dog-fighting, this book maintains a a strong theme of overcoming challenges. (06/2023)
4 out of 5 Stars
Buck, a large mixed breed dog, was stolen away from his home in California and beaten into submission in order to become a sled dog during the Yukon Gold Rush. During many owners, Buck soon overcomes many obstacles including a battle with his enemy, discovering love for a master, and coming to terms with the wild instincts.
Despite the dark themes of animal abuse, starvation, and even dog-fighting, this book maintains a a strong theme of overcoming challenges. (06/2023)
4 out of 5 Stars
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, and Medical trauma