jamydja's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Animal cruelty
darla78's review against another edition
adventurous
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Animal cruelty, Violence, and Death
agatha_hopkins's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty
Moderate: Animal death
thecavewoman's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
I very much enjoyed the second half of the book more than the first, but I think it is still a nice, relatively quick read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Violence, Animal cruelty, Death, Animal death, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Murder
looneysoysauce's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Really liked the author’s writing style and the narrator’s reading (Audrey audiobook). I found myself thinking about this book a lot when not actively listening. However the animal cruelty and death made it a very challenging listen and so I just couldn’t rate highly.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Animal death, and Animal cruelty
Moderate: Death, Racism, and Violence
megpancoast's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Animal death
spacewahine's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Animal death, Animal cruelty, and Racial slurs
grinchem's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
I enjoyed the read. It was interesting, and the characters were distinct. Buck's character development and voice are unusual and compelling. It has flaws, but overall my experience was positive.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Animal death
Moderate: Death
Minor: Sexism and Racism
thelongroadtosanity's review against another edition
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: Medical trauma, Animal death, Animal cruelty, and Death