The Call of the Wild by Jack London

The Call of the Wild

Jack London

139 pages • first pub 1903 (editions)

fiction classics adventurous emotional medium-paced

Description

A modern repackaging of the classic tale about an unbreakable spirit and the fight for survival.First published in 1903, The Call of the Wild is regarded as Jack London's masterpiece. Based on London's experiences as a gold prospector in the Canad...

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Moods

adventurous 89%
emotional 48%
sad 39%
dark 35%
tense 28%
reflective 22%
inspiring 16%
challenging 14%
hopeful 8%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 38%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 13% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.56

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