The Call of the Wild by Jack London

The Call of the Wild

Jack London

109 pages • first pub 1903 (editions)

fiction classics adventurous emotional medium-paced

Description

The classic tale of a dog’s heroic adventures in the frozen Yukon, and inspiration for the major motion picture starring Harrison Ford.  An instant classic when it was first published in 1903, The Call of the Wild is a thrilling frontier adventure...

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Moods

adventurous 89%
emotional 47%
sad 40%
dark 34%
tense 30%
reflective 21%
inspiring 17%
challenging 15%
hopeful 9%
informative 4%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 39%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 41% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.57

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