The Sea Wolf by Jack London

The Sea Wolf

Jack London

fiction classics adventurous slow-paced

316 pages | first published 1904

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The story of a soft, domesticated intellectual named Humphrey van Weyden, forced to become tough and self-reliant through exposure to cruel brutality. Onboard a San Francisco ferry when it collides with a ship in the fog and sinks, Humphrey is res...
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Summary of 724 reviews

Moods

adventurous 86%
reflective 44%
dark 36%
tense 26%
challenging 23%
inspiring 13%
emotional 10%
hopeful 10%
informative 10%
mysterious 10%
funny 7%
sad 7%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 48%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 45% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 29% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.74

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