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Needing a specific kind of book for a reading challenge recently, I settled on this one as my pick for the month. I was excited; I’ve been interested in Jack London’s books for a long time, but this was the first time I ever actually picked any of them up. Unfortunately, it wasn’t really to my taste. I was disappointed by how much evolution was brought into the story, and some of the scenes didn’t feel particularly realistic, which was sad. There was also quite a bit of violence in these pages, plus what felt like glorification of the “primordial longings” the main character experienced. There were things to enjoy in the story; I found the history side fascinating (aside from the despicable abuse and violence!), and since I haven’t read much about the Klondike Gold Rush, I appreciated that part. It was a well-written story, and I think I would have enjoyed the writing style had not other things bugged me. Overall, it wasn’t a horrible book, but it’s not one I’m planning to keep on my shelf or recommend to others. Belongs to Publisher SeriesAnaya Selección (28) Básica de bolsillo (312) — 30 more Centopaginemillelire (210) Corticelli [Mursia] (50) El País. Aventuras (28) Heyne Allgemeine Reihe (5975) Penguin English Library, 2012 series (2018-06) Reader's Enrichment Series (RE 103) Tus Libros. Anaya (54) Is contained inNovels and Stories: Call of the Wild / White Fang / The Sea-Wolf / Klondike and Other Stories by Jack London (indirect) Call of the Wild by Jack London: A Casebook With Text Background Sources, Reviews, Critical Essays and Bibliography by Jack London Adventure Classics Ivanhoe, Gullivers Travels, Treasure Island, the Call of the Wild, the Count of Monte Crist (boxed se by Walter Scott The Call of the Wild / Tales of the Fish Patrol / The Cruise of the Dazzler / The Son of the Wolf and Other Stories / White Fang by Jack London More Stories to Remember, Volumes I & II by Thomas B. Costain (indirect) 90 Masterpieces You Must Read (Vol.1): Novels, Poetry, Plays, Short Stories, Essays, Psychology & Philosophy by Various ESSENTIAL COLLECTION OF CLASSIC BANNED BOOKS: Adam Bede, Fanny Hill, Candide, The Hunchback Of Notre Dame, The Awakening, Sister Carrie, Women In Love, Madame Bovary, And Many More… by John Cleland Is retold inHas the adaptationIs abridged inIs expanded inInspiredHas as a studyHas as a commentary on the textHas as a student's study guideHas as a teacher's guideAwardsNotable Lists
The adventures of an unusual dog, part St. Bernard, part Scotch shepherd, that is forcibly taken to the Klondike gold fields where he eventually becomes the leader of a wolf pack. No library descriptions found.
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)813.52Literature English (North America) American fiction 20th Century 1900-1944LC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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An historical tale of sled dogs during Alaska’s gold rush. Told from the POV of Buck, a dog stolen from his home in a warmer climate and sold to assholes up north, it is not for the faint of heart.
I read this a long time ago in a galaxy far far away. Not really. But it was a long time ago. I’m almost 56 afterall. This time I listened to the audio version and it was fantastic. Brutal, but fantastic. If that makes sense. Poor Buck really has his cushy life turned upside down. So cruel! I really hate that dogs were and still are treated that way. However, the history of dog sledding during the gold rush is interesting and the story is told entirely from Buck’s POV which is fascinating. This is an excellent story with an awesome narrator and I highly recommend it. ( )