A review by lelodo13
The Call of the Wild by Jack London

challenging dark sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

A very difficult read,  so much of the book was describing severe animal abuse and cruelty. The very few pages where Buck gets peace do not balance out the difficulty of the book. The book ending wasn't very satisfying  sure, he is answering the "call of the wild," but it just fell flat
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