To Build a Fire by Jack London

To Build a Fire

Jack London

22 pages first pub 1902 (editions) user-added

fiction classics short stories adventurous slow-paced

Description

Oriiginally published in 1908, "To Build a Fire" is a classic short story by American author Jack London. In it, an unnamed protagonist ventures out in the subzero boreal forest of the Yukon Territory, accompanied by his dog, to visit friends--ign...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,028 reviews

Moods

dark 74%
tense 56%
adventurous 45%
reflective 43%
sad 37%
challenging 18%
emotional 13%
informative 7%
inspiring 2%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 26%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | Plot: 39% | A mix: 18% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.69

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