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Mar 18, 2024imjoshh rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Title: The Call of the Wild Author: Jack London Age rating: 13+ Star Rating: 4 Stars Review: This book follows the story of the dog Buck, who was stolen and later sold as a sled dog. Throughout the story, Buck soon realizes that to…
Oct 06, 2023AnvayG rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
“The Call of the Wild” by Jack London is a mesmerizing journey about a dog named Buck. Taken from his peaceful domestic California life, Buck must now face the harsh wilderness of Alaska and Canada where survival is his primary concern. As…
Aug 09, 2023MaryamS_0 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Great if you like survival stories, The Call of the Wild explores Buck’s adventures from his domesticated life of a king, through animal abuse, sledding adventures, meeting new animals and people along the way. The ending is bittersweet,…
Sep 26, 2022AarushP123 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Summary: The Call of the Wild follows the story of a dog named Buck. Set during the Alaskan Gold rush, Buck is taken from his life and becomes a sled dog. He goes on many adventures and meets many personalities, both dogs and humans,…
Feb 21, 2022beyaartheboon rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
If one is 100% certain of the future, is one living in the past? London dives into what it means to be civilized and the contrary. Which can cause more pain? Which can cause more happiness? The book is written from the perspective of Buck,…
Dec 23, 2021lataurchini rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed this book
Sep 22, 2021SudeepM rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The Call of the Wild is a fantastical book about pushing the boundaries of foreign frontiers. Jack London, an acclaimed author of the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, was once himself on the Yukon Trail, striving to become a ​​magnate. While…
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Aug 15, 2021NeoRauch rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I defy anyone - man, woman or child - not to like The Call of the Wild. It's the most exciting adventure, the most moving love story, the deepest meditation on a creature and its place in nature. If you aren't cheering for Buck the dog by…
Jul 16, 2021
Jack London’s classic story (set in a gold rush in the northern frontier) is a short read, but still worth your time. It focuses on its “protagonist,” a dog named Buck, and his struggle surviving as a sled dog in the far north, as he…
Jul 06, 2021Andy1228 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The protagonist of the book The Call of the Wild is a dog named Buck. The whole story is based on the gold rush in Alaska. It tells how Buck degenerated into a barbaric state with a domesticated southern dog in order to survive in the…
Jul 03, 2021CX_7 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This book is about a dog’s survival journey from living a lavish life in a mansion to becoming the leader of a wolf pack in the wild. The main character, a St. Bernard named Buck, is taken away from his owner to be sold as a sled dog for…
Mar 23, 2021CMLibrary_Veronica rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
The first time I read this book, I was in 6th grade and it was for English class. I'm almost positive I didn't even finish it, I'm sure I only read a couple of pages. I don't really remember what I thought other than that it was really…
Jan 20, 2021TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Call of the Wild by Jack London is a phenomenal character study on Saint Bernard, Buck. The meticulous detail about the dog put in the short story by London surpasses most books I’ve read. Everything from physical qualities to Buck’s…
Jan 16, 2021ze_bookworm rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Call of the Wild is just remarkable in it's way to arouse emotion. Having said that, Call of the Wild is undoubtedly the saddest book I have ever read (I cried while reading it and I never cry while watching or reading anything). Buck's…
Feb 26, 2020CCrumley60 rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
Read Feb 2020. NOT going to see this movie. Violence towards dogs. Disturbing.
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Jan 29, 2020medfordbeavers rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
If you like a survival story, Jack London's "Call of the Wild " is for you! The main character is a dog named Buck. He is good main character because he has thick fur, he is big and strong. In the beginning of the novel, Buck becomes a…
Jul 25, 2019
Call Of The Wild is utterly wonderful! This book is a great classic novel that instantly draws the reader in. It is a fast-paced book which brutally tells you the life a dog who gets sold into slavery and becomes a heroic sled dog. Even…
Mar 14, 2019emmakesler rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
A warning to animal lovers that there are several graphic descriptions of animal abuse, injury, and death.
Feb 13, 2019ellenmargaret1953 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A classic that unexpectedly caught my heart. How can a story about a dog sold into slavery who has a heart of gold and a fierce love for his master turn me into "mush"? It does and I cheered when he fought for his team of sled dogs…
Jul 25, 2017Kayleb_Miekell_avarn10n rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I first picked up this book when I was bored at a Goodwill store. The writing was what held me until the dogs started interacting and becoming the main characters, yet without speaking or doing anything to break the realism. Then I started…
Jul 29, 2016guantina rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Jack London writes really great classic novels that immediately draws the reader in. Told from Buck's perspective, he learns to adapt to the harsh wilderness and also learns to obey the law of club and fang. This is definitely one of the…
May 12, 2016rocky21_0 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This was a great book that was thoroughly enjoyable. It puts a whole new perspective on the nature of dogs. A must read for dog lovers and those that aren't . Its a fabulous book would gladly see the movie.
Jan 16, 2016amalyndb rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Jack London's classic, The Call of the Wild, centers on the themes of nature and nurture. Buck, a dog beloved by a family in California, is taken as the winnings of gambling, and shipped to the Klondike. There, instead of being lord of his…
Jan 06, 2016black_cat_9072 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
As a general rule, I don't like dogs. Not one bit, I am a cat lover and PROUD OF IT, so naturally I didn't think I'd like this book very much. I was so wrong. Call Of The Wild is simply beautiful. Though it is told in third person…
Oct 01, 2015kleo66 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
a truly wonderful story of adaption bravery and strength. how to go through all kinds of trial and trouble from a rather cozy life in soth cal. to becoming later in the end the leader of an alaskan wolf pack... fazinating.