The Call of the Wild

The Call of the Wild by Jack London
Jack London
Star Rating
★★★★★
Reviewer's Rating
Aug 1, 2024

The Call of the Wild is a captivating adventure novel. The story begins in California, where Buck, a large and powerful dog, lives a comfortable life on Judge Miller's estate. However, his world is turned upside down when he's kidnapped and sold as a sled dog during the Klondike Gold Rush of the 1890s. Buck is shipped to Alaska, where he experiences brutal treatment at the hands of his captors and other dogs. He quickly learns that to survive in this harsh new world, he must adapt and tap into his wild instincts. The harsh, snowy scene of Alaska is a perfect setting for this plot to truly emphasize the struggle Buck goes through. The story explores themes of adaptation, survival, and the delicate balance between civilization and the wilderness. I love this book because the story is both harmonious and raw, capturing the brutality of nature and the complex relationships between humans and animals. I love how this novel raises thought-provoking questions about freedom and the wilderness that lies in every domesticated animal. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys adventures and classic novels because this is an amazing combination of the two.

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