scorpi07's review against another edition
3.0
Audiobook.
I recently saw a movie preview for a new adaptation of this story and I realized I had never read anything by Jack London. So I remedied that situation.
The writing is lovely, the story is overall one of struggle and loss, but Buck is resilient and his strength sees him through. Overall, I didn’t love this. It’s definitely a product of its time, which is why I didn’t hate it either.
I recently saw a movie preview for a new adaptation of this story and I realized I had never read anything by Jack London. So I remedied that situation.
The writing is lovely, the story is overall one of struggle and loss, but Buck is resilient and his strength sees him through. Overall, I didn’t love this. It’s definitely a product of its time, which is why I didn’t hate it either.
raabeerox's review against another edition
adventurous
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Of the classics I've read the past few years I enjoyed this one possibly the most.
tamnatasya's review against another edition
4.0
A very good read
I feel like this book taught us a lot as a human being
it's a lifetime journey and we are following along
Its about surviving, adapting, finding new family, and finally accepting who you are
Definitely learnt a lot from this book
I feel like this book taught us a lot as a human being
it's a lifetime journey and we are following along
Its about surviving, adapting, finding new family, and finally accepting who you are
Definitely learnt a lot from this book
tyrannosaurus_reads's review against another edition
Too much animal violence not for me. Not sure what I was expecting
lauratoria's review against another edition
dark
sad
medium-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? No
1.0
marinuchi_goo13's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
tiareadsbooks's review against another edition
5.0
I had such a hard time understanding this book when I was younger but now, some 10+ years later, I somehow managed to understand every word without a problem.
All I have to say is that I’m glad Buck found someone who truly loved him and that, even though their time was cut way too short, he found someplace he belonged and was happy. He had such a terrible start to life but JL did such a good job with this book. I loved it.
All I have to say is that I’m glad Buck found someone who truly loved him and that, even though their time was cut way too short, he found someplace he belonged and was happy. He had such a terrible start to life but JL did such a good job with this book. I loved it.