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The Call of the Wild by Jack London

natprince's review against another edition

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5.0

Extremely descriptive and captivating! Definitely a classic for a reason.

isasacks's review against another edition

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adventurous reflective slow-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? N/A

joanamlr's review against another edition

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3.0

«Há um êxtase que marca o apogeu da vida, para além do qual a vida não se pode elevar mais. E tal é o paradoxo da existência, que esse êxtase surge quando se está mais vivo e surge sob a forma do completo esquecimento da própria vida. Esse êxtase, esse esquecimento de si, atinge o artista, supreendido, em transe, num lençol de chamas; atinge o soldado, enlouquecido pela guerra, que numa batalha perdida recuda tréguas;...»

chickenslover_bookworm's review against another edition

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lighthearted 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? No

2.5


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remjunior's review against another edition

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4.0

I really enjoyed this book and it was an easy read. I have to say, I am much more impressed with London's short stories than I am his novels. He seems to have a knack for the short-form and that is probably one of the reasons this novel is so short. The descriptions of Alaska and the northern territories is beautiful as well as his getting in the mind of Buck. Great book!

chadinguist's review against another edition

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dark sad fast-paced

3.0

featherz's review against another edition

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adventurous dark

3.5

moono's review against another edition

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adventurous dark reflective sad tense

3.75

fuck you, jack

celladore_cheaply's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

nvtpages's review against another edition

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4.0

Buku ini menceritakan tentang perjuangan Buck--seekor anjing persilangan jenis St. Bernard dan anjing gembala Scotch--dalam bertahan hidup.

Ia yang mulanya hidup damai berdampingan dengan sang majikan di sebuah rumah mewah, terpaksa harus menerima kenyataan jika dirinya diculik lalu dijual menjadi anjing penarik kereta salju.

Mulanya ia tidak terbiasa dengan kehidupan barunya itu, namun dengan insting dan pengamatannya, ia menjadi paham dengan proses kehidupan dan mampu beradaptasi dengan sangat baik
Jiwa liarnya yang lama terpendam akhirnya muncul, menjadikannya anjing yang super kuat dan populer di Alaska.

Buku ini diterbitkan pertama kali pada tahun 1903. Buku ini menarik banget buat aku pribadi.
Karena tokoh utamanya tidak memiliki kalimat dialog, penulis menggambarkan perasaan Buck dengan sangat detail, membuat kita bisa juga merasaka apa yang dirasakan Buck
Tokoh pendukung juga digambarkan dengan sangat baik. Terjemahannya mudah dipahami. Nyaman banget dibaca meski ada sedikit adegan kekerasan disini.