claireestellle's review against another edition
tense
slow-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
Please for the love of God do not read
katetuck95's review against another edition
5.0
Buck is a very good boy. Certain passages of this were definitely hard to read as a dog-lover. I had to give my dog a big snuggle afterwards and promise that I'd never sell her to Canadian gold diggers.
lysstea's review against another edition
3.0
The Call of the Wild was refreshing. There was depth to the story, but it was also quite blunt and self-explanatory. The story was gripping; I found myself rooting for Buck out loud. It made me think a good deal about natural instincts and what lies deep inside all of us.
stage07's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
mmww's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
memita's review against another edition
4.0
De passagens belas que me fizeram sorrir a cenas horrorosas de pura maldade e aflição, foi uma leitura muito sensorial, tanto de emoções como a nível dos cinco sentidos. Quantos animais da espécie humana não sabe a sorte que tem em ter (ou poder ter) um cão, amigo fiel, companhia eterna de um amor infinito? Buck foi uma personagem feliz, apesar de todo o sofrimento e provação por que teve de passar, foi sempre o melhor cão que conseguiu ser, mesmo quando regido pelos instintos mais primitivos.
iggy_mans's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
taintdsorrow's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
tense
fast-paced
5.0
I finished it in a day because it has only 160 pages and the story is interesting! The story is about a dog named Buck, a home dog who got kidnapped and become a wild dog. At first, it's not easy to read because Buck's wild journey started with animal abuse by humans, but he's such a clever and loyal dog who can overcome his rough moments as a wild dog. I like the story because it tells the neutral instinct of a dog, which belongs to the wild, and it shows how ruthless humans can be in hiring dogs. Also, I like how London describes the fighting scenes among dogs, it feels so real when I read them.
grace_aj's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
dayshavou's review against another edition
3.0
I will admit it took me a while to get into this book. I am not used to reading stories from the perspective of a dog. I felt that this book had been hyped up by friends who recommended it. However, about halfway through I realised I could not put it down and I simply HAD to know what happened at the end. I could not stand to think that Buck might not make it to the end of the story (I won't spoil it for anyone who hasn't read it).
It is rare that I read something that 'tugs on the heartstrings' as much as Jack London's "The Call of the Wild" did. It is something I will come back to over and over again as it is such a good read.
It is rare that I read something that 'tugs on the heartstrings' as much as Jack London's "The Call of the Wild" did. It is something I will come back to over and over again as it is such a good read.