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by kairosdreaming in Books

The Call of the Wild

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May 14, 2012
Pros: One of the best books out there.
Cons: I have no complaints.

Summary: Now this is what I consider a classic. Can there be a more exciting tale than that of Buck? Well, I don't think so anyway.Buck is a family pet in California when he is kidnapped and sold into the gold rush up North because he is a ... read more
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by tommy_lop

to survive up north a pampered pooch must answer the call of the wild.

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May 31, 2012
Pros: a great read.
Cons: none really.

Summary: I read Call of the Wild a couple of days ago, I read it because I have read it’s companion book White Fang and wanted to see how this book was. The story follows Buck a pampered Saint Bernard/Shepard mix who lives in the late 1800’s during ... read more
by acelafan

ZZZzzzz oh sorry, I was reading Call of the Wild

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Jun 17, 2003
Pros: Finally not having to read it when finished!
Cons: Boring at many points, very long parts

Summary: The Call of the Wild is a book written by Jack London. It takes place in the Klondike in 1897. It is ... read more
by proxam

The Call of the Wild

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Aug 28, 2002
Pros: An engrossing little story
Cons: None for me

Summary: Jack London's The call of the Wild, first published in 1903, is the story of Buck, a courageous dog fighting for survival in the Alaskan wilderness. It is widely considered to be his masterpiece. The book vividly describes the harsh realities of ... read more
by cloakedndrknss

The Call of The Wild

Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 22, 2001
Pros: compelling, adventurous, compassionate, an all-around good story
Cons: it's a little hard to get into at first

Summary: Buck, a mix of St. Bernard and Scotch Shepard dog, is stolen from his home at Judge Miller�s and is sent to become a sled dog in Alaska during a period when everyone wants to get rich quick looking for gold. Buck soon learns that he must kill or ... read more
by Zen425

From a house dog to a wild dog

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Mar 4, 2001
Pros: an adventure that is very easy to read
Cons: Too short!

Summary: Only the strong survive. And if all the money, technology, machines and medicine were to disappear from mankind I know we would go back to our old ways and trust our instincts to stay alive. "The Call of the Wild" is all about being ... read more
by tarekrashid

A story of an animal’s binding to man.

Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 9, 2001
Pros: Nice story, seems very real!
Cons: nothing really.

Summary: �The call of the wild� is excellently written, and again Jack London has brought out the thoughts and action of an animal into writing. Buck, the dog is the central character in the book is well tamed and is used to pull load. He learns to fight and kill ... read more
by obes1998

What a Tale!

Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 24, 2001
Pros: Interesting point of view; good storyline
Cons: short and somewhat simple

Summary: Imagine being torn away from your home in sunny southern California and being forced to live in the northern reaches of Canada and Alaska. There, various abuses are heaped on you. You are beaten, denied proper shelter and food, and made to pull a ... read more
by Mambreno

The Civilized vs. The Wild

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Nov 15, 2000
Pros: we see an uncorrupted view of civilized vs. wild, we get into the characters, good ending
Cons: a little short, nothing else really

Summary: I was walking home from the library clutching the book, The Call of the Wild, completely unaware of the experience that I was about to have. I had been assigned the book for school and I was not expecting to enjoy it. I thought that it would be just ... read more
by Trotterman

What would you do for a Klondike dog? Modern Library 100

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Oct 17, 2000
Pros: This is a classic adventure story told from a most unusual perspective.
Cons: The story line is basic, making is easy for some to dismiss the novella as merely children's fiction.

Summary: This is yet another installment in my what will become a seemingly never-ending endeavor to review each and every novel in the Modern Library List of the 100 Greatest Novels of the 20th Century. This classic adventure tale by Jack London does stick out ... read more
by stony45

This sure ain't a masterpiece

Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 26, 2000
Pros: Absolutely nothing good
Cons: Everything is horrible.

Summary: I have read this book many times, and every time I hate it even more. Jack London is one of the absolute worst authors I have ever read in my life. His writing style goes something like this: he gives no detail whatsoever to the most important parts in ... read more
by mitchske

Not Jack's best work.

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Apr 5, 2000
Pros: interesting, good facts
Cons: Awful plot

Summary: Introduction The Call of the Wild is about Buck, a Southland domesticated dog that fully relies on his owner, Judge Miller. Buck relies on the judge for everything, food, shelter and even safety. When one of the Judge�s ... read more
by Brianbb18

Answer the Call of the Wild

Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 24, 2000
Pros: Well written, Interesting
Cons: Too short

Summary: I recently checked this book out at a local library. I began reading it and couldn�t stop, although a short novel, 100 pages, I read it all in one night. Jack London is an amazing writer. Within the novel talks about life, love and the call of the ... read more

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