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Summary: Called BACK to the Wild yet again...
Review: ... and this time I've brought my son with me!! This is a classic on so many levels -- as a quick ride through the turn-of-the-century (the LAST century, that is!) Klondike; as yet another of London's lessons in "man vs. nature"; etc. -- but the reader who sees it as "just some story about a dog" is truly missing its greatness! For instnace, be sure to keep an eye open for Mr. London's socialistic views (e.g., ideals of becoming leaner and meaner as individuals and, subsequently, as a society) as well!!
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Summary: a beautiful story...
Review: i just read this book for the first time and found it entirely moving. it's a really beautiful story of good and evil, nature vs. man (nature wins!). while the violence in this novel is sometimes disturbing, i think this is an excellent book for children, say ten and up, that could provide opportunities for discussion with parents on themes of humanity (as well as inhumanity), nature, and death.
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Summary: My son couldn't put it down
Review: First I must say that it has been many years since I read The Call of the Wild. I do remember enjoying it, however, my six year old son is the reason I am writing this review. This was the first book he has ever read that I had to MAKE him stop reading to do things such as eat or sleep. Usually I have to MAKE him read, but this time he was at it every chance he had. Now he is begging for "White Fang" for Christmas! I recommend this book for boys who like adventure.
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Summary: The call of the wild
Review: This book gave me a big interest of the wild life and Jack London made this while he was traveling. For that reason it made it interesting.
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Summary: The Call of the Wild
Review: The Call of the Wild is about a dog who is stolen and trained to be a sled dog. He learns some valuable traits to survive. I think this book is good for any age group from 10 and up. This is a great book.
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Summary: Sick But Entertaining
Review: Some people don't have a good taste for books, as you can see on the first review. The book is kind of sick, but for people who like action books and don't care if dogs die it's wonderful and a classic. I found this book entertaining and read it in one night. It shows you the life of a dog during the Alasken gold rush. I recommend this book to all readers!
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Summary: A very boring book that I would not reccomend to anyone...
Review: A dog named Buck, who once was the ruler in a fancy house with his owner and other dogs, was stolen and sold to 2 men who strap him to a sled and take him away. Need I say more?This book was extremely boring and I was dying to stop reading it immediately, but my teacher wouldn't let me. The beginning is boring and slow, and I thought, "Hey, a lot of books start out like this," but it just kept going and going slowly, with "action" that is just plain dumb, like dog fights. Who cares! I know many people enjoyed this book, but for people like me who don't enjoy books that are made for boys and have fight after fight, I would reccomend: Julie of the Wolves, The Pearl, Downriver, River Thunder, The View From Saturday, The Black Stallion, ... or any other book like these. Please don't read this trash, it is a total waste of time.
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Summary: Pleased Yet Disappointed
Review: I really did like the book, but I have to admit I was sorry to see Buck go into the wild. I realize that dogs are naturally wild, it was just sad for me to see him leave all human kind behind. I think that London did an excellent job portraying a dogs point of view though. I liked it better then White Fang, but they were close in rating! I recommend this book to a person of any age. I once read it in elementary school, and now a senior in HS I still enjoy it! Two thumbs up! (despite the disappointment in the ending...)
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Summary: This is an exciting and captivating piece of literature.
Review: The Call of the Wild has diff. aspects that make it a good book. The author Jack London does a great job of always keeping you informed of the feelings of Buck. Buck is like a person,the story is written so that in some aspects you can relate with the character.
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Summary: GREAT BOOK ! BUT SOME OF THESE LAYMEN DON'T APPRECIATE IT !
Review: The Call of the Wild, is a great classic book by Jack london, which portays the transformation of a dog, from a pet, to a wild beast and the subtle relationships between man and its animals. The book requires and adaquate 6th grade and above reading level, but I was able to read it in 3rd grade AND understand it. This book isn't meant for people just to read for school projects, so dont ruin it by using it for that purpose, so read it before you have to, or, hell, just read it again.
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