To Build a Fire by Jack London

To Build a Fire

Jack London

128 pages • first pub 1902 (editions)

fiction classics short stories adventurous dark tense fast-paced

Description

"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 74%
tense 60%
adventurous 43%
reflective 35%
sad 35%
challenging 17%
emotional 12%
informative 5%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 26%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 39% | Character: 38% | A mix: 19% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.7

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