To Build a Fire by Jack London

To Build a Fire

Jack London

fiction classics short stories adventurous slow-paced

32 pages | first published 1902

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"To Build a Fire" is one of Jack London\'s most beloved short stories. A heartbreaking tale set in the vast wintry landscape of the North, it endures as one of the greatest adventures ever written.
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Moods

dark 75%
tense 54%
adventurous 43%
reflective 42%
sad 36%
challenging 17%
emotional 12%
informative 6%
inspiring 2%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 27%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 41% | Character: 37% | A mix: 19% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 3% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.68

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