The Sea Wolf by Jack London

The Sea Wolf

Jack London

288 pages • first pub 1904 (editions)

fiction classics adventurous slow-paced

Description

The Sea Wolf is Jack London's powerful and gripping saga of Humphrey Van Weyden, captured by a seal-hunting ship and now an unwilling sailor under its dreaded captain, Wolf Larsen. The men who sailed with Larsen were treacherous outcasts, but the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 815 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
reflective 44%
dark 32%
tense 30%
challenging 26%
inspiring 19%
informative 12%
emotional 10%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
mysterious 7%
sad 7%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 35%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 24% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.74

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