To Build a Fire by Jack London

To Build a Fire

Jack London

50 pages • first pub 1902 (editions)

fiction classics short stories adventurous slow-paced

Description

Jack London's most read short story of a man and a dog and their struggle to survive against nature's indifference.

Community Reviews Summary of 1,043 reviews

Moods

dark 74%
tense 57%
adventurous 45%
reflective 42%
sad 36%
challenging 19%
emotional 13%
informative 7%
inspiring 2%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 27%
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

3.68

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