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Summary: This is one of the most exiting books I read.
Review: The Call of the Wild by Jack London was one of the most excting books I read in years.This book seemed to have really good chacterization within its chacters. In the story one of my favorite parts is when Buck pulls that sled with all that weight and shows up everybody that he could do it.I liked this because some people in life just think that some people can't do the same as others.Its good to that person when they do the things that they get doubted for. In the book there some things i just dont like.However,the one that stuck out the most is the setting within the story.They could have picked a better place to have this novel take place.In the Yukon lands just wasn't the place for me to get into this depiction. Through out the course of this book there were alot of quotes.Some were bad,some were good,but one really caught my eye.Onthe third page Jack London wrote that Manuel said,"trust it,an'you'll choke e'm plentee.Ifind this true in life it self.If somebody acts up on you,you can always give a little to straighten them up. Well,finally to enclose my reveiw on the Call of the Wild,I will say to all this is a very good story to read.
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Summary: General review of The Call of the Wild
Review: Jack London's Call of the Wild is a entertaining and fairly accurate depiction of the hostile environment that was the Yukon during the Gold Rush. London's vivid descriptions of the characters and environment are enough to hold the reader's interest until the storyline takes off. London states "His eyes turned blood-shot and he was metamorphosed into a raging fiend." (London, pg. 5) This shows how Buck was already starting to revert to his race's old ways. The only faults of this novel are that some of the fight scenes are not very realistic and the book seems a few chapters too short. The story follows Buck, a content farm-dog, to the Yukon. Once there, the book shows him change into a savage, primitive beast. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys adventure or frontier books. Overall, The Call of the Wild is a gripping tale of reverting to savagery, set in a harsh climate at time.
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Summary: this is one of the most interesting books i have ever read.
Review: I thought that the story call of the wild was an interesting story. I thought it was interesting because there was fighting and violence and i like those kind of things. I liked the man in the red sweater when he said "I'll put you in your place" because it's violence. I liked when the dogs fell in the frozen river because when he explained how it happend I could see it in my head and could emagine that happening. I think over all it was a very GOOD BOOK.
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Summary: Call of the Wild is a very descriptive book.
Review: Jack Londons book, Call of the Wild, is a mediocre book. I wasn't very excited to hear I had to read this novel because I'm not a real big nature lover but after I started reading it wasn't too bad! The Call has its ups and downs. The novel uses a lot of description but I'm not a great reader and didn't underestand a lot of the words. For example, when London says. "an old husky, long and lean and gaunt, with a battle-scarred face and a single eye which flashed a warning of prowess that commamded respect." (page 10) He uses a variety of descriptive words to keep the readers attention but for me it was a couple too many. Over all, the story was pretty good! If you like description and nature, this is a great book for you to read.
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Summary: The Call of the Wild is an excellent well written book.
Review: Jack London's The Call of the Wild is a well written book. He describes the primitive environment while traveling to the Yukon, in a way that makes the reader feel like they are there. The book is descriptive, but uses some advanced vocabulary. I really like how London gives the dogs a human personality in the story. It is unique and interesting. The relationship between two of the characters in the book, Buck and John Thornton, is very close. London writes "as you love me, Buck. As you love me." (London p. 5o) My favorite part in the story is when Buck puts together all of his strength and love for John Thornton together, and pulls a sled 100 yards with 1,000 pounds of flour in it. This is a bet between John Thornton and Matthewson, Thornton is extremely excited when Buck pulls through. I would recommened The Call of the Wild to readers who like adventurous stories.
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Summary: The Call of the Wild is a good but sad book.
Review: For example, when London says "A dozen times he charged, and as often the club broke the charge and smashed him down." (London p.5) I just thought it was sad that Buck got beat up and he didn't know what was going on. It also upset me when "The scotch half-breed retraced his steps to the camp they had left. A revolver shot rang out. Buck knew, and every dog Knew what had taken place behind the belt of river trees." (London p.31) Poor Dave he was trying so hard! This novel did have some good parts in it such as; when Buck was willing to pull one thousand pounds for his master. That was a good part because John Thorton and Buck got to prove everybody wrong. I would recommend this book for people to read! Because there is a lot of action and discription you actually feel like you are there.
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Summary: Jack London's "The Call of the Wild" is an overall exciting
Review: In my opinion Jack London's "The Call of the Wild" is extremely thought provoking. I enjoy his writing because his imagery is so descriptive and detailed. For example, when London explains the appearance of the bull he says,"...savage temper...back and forth the bull tossed his palmated antlers...eyes burned with a vicious and bitter light..."(London p.57). Whenever I read this qoute I can visually see this bull getting upset. Although I did enjoy this book I found that one thing bothered me and that was his lack of description on the human characters. The Scotch half-breed could be an example of this because London doesn't fully describe him as a person , but keeps him and the majority of the other human characters vague. All in all I thought the book was knowledgeable, action filled, and kept my interest at all times. I would definatly recommend this book to anyone especially people who enjoy reading in depth and descriptive books, and learning about life in general.
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Summary: The Call of the Wild is a wonderful novel despite some of th
Review: I found that The Call of the Wild by Jack London is a very odd but unique classic liked and disliked by many. Personally I found the beginning drab and it did not seize my interests. Around the time when Francois and Perrault bought Buck is when the action started to rise and grasp my attention. The overall plot of this story was found unlikeable but I really liked the theme that was expressed. "And not only did he learn by experience, but instincts long dead became alive again." (London p.14) In this passage London symbolizes the digression from civility and the progression into the primitive by displaying how Buck's ancestorial behavior was awakened when he adapted to a new environment. There were many passages I enjoyed because they were filled with description. This quote is a wonderful example of descriptive writing: "Something wriggled under his feet. He sprang back, bristling and snarling, fearful of the unseen and unknkown...a whiff of warm air ascended to his nostrils..." (London p.11) I found the dogs' personalities were believable however, London lacked realism in the people- especially Mercedes, Hal, and Charles. I have come to the conclusion that The Call of the Wild is a wonderful novel despite some of the weak points. I would recommend this to anyone.
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Summary: Jack London's The Call of the Wild is a book worth reading
Review: London uses complexity in his phrasing that allows you to feel challenged to think about what you're reading as well as giving you the sensation that you are there. "Buck rushed at the splintering wood, sinking his teeth into it, surging and wrestling with it." (London p.5) I like how the reader can picture exactly how Buck's anger is taking him over. This gives the book texture. The Call is definatly not a page turner for the general audience. I believe it appeals to readers who enjoy the 1800's and outdoor setting. London allows the reader to feel the savage behavior of the times. "No fair play. Once down, that was the end of you." (London p.9) In some areas, none in particular, it seems the situations drag as if the point is never to be reached. Over all this is an average novel that I think everyone should give a chance.
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Summary: Jack London's call of the wild is an overall good book
Review: Jack London's "Call of the Wild" is an overall pleasurable experience to read. The description he put into everything that he wrote about was great. Some of the desriptive dialogue i like best was used by the character Francois. He said " Dat Buck, heem pool lak hell, I tich heem queek as anyt'ing" (London pg. 10). I thought the line was humerous, and i also thought it was imfomative in the use of colloquial language. On the other hand, however, the book could have used a few vocabulary tune-ups. Some of the words used are a bit to advanced for the average reader. Also, some of the characters like Hal, Charles, and Mercedes were a little to ignorant to be believable. All in all, if you are a nature fan with a big vocabulary, then this is the book for you.
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