The Call of the Wild by Jack London

The Call of the Wild

Jack London with Andrew Davidson (Illustrator)

208 pages • first pub 1903 (editions)

fiction classics adventurous emotional medium-paced

Description

Buck is a dog born to luxury, but his life changes dramatically when he is sold to be a sled dog in the Yukon Terrority. First published in 1903, this masterpiece of adventure and survival continues to enthrall readers almost a century later. 

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 15,075 reviews

Moods

adventurous 89%
emotional 48%
sad 40%
dark 34%
tense 29%
reflective 22%
inspiring 16%
challenging 15%
hopeful 8%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 38%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 13% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.56

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...