A review by pat1506
To Build a Fire by Jack London

adventurous dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Beginning with a description of the man's ego and ignorance, the book set up a domino line. Moving along the narrative, the pieces start to connect, guiding the story towards its inevitable conclusion. To my surprise, the book's tone maintained a surprising tranquility, which, in turn, infused the atmosphere with a poignant quality. This changes the atmosphere to have this sentimental effect which makes you feel a bit more sympathy for the protagonist. Overall, it was certainly an interesting read and quite a memorable one.