Call of the Wild (Classic Collection)

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Summary: Call of the Wild makes you sit at the edge of your seat!
Review: In my opinion the Call of the Wild by Jack London was very interesting. It made you sit on the edge of your seat, and made you feel like you were really there. However, some of the events are unclear, and the beginning and ending were unclear. The fact that the dogs had human characteristics was creative and unusual. My favorite scene was when Buck approached Sol-lecks on his blind side. Jack London really captured the essence of savage behavior, but he ran low on the details of the gold rush. Overall the book was good and worth reading. My favorite quote was, "When he was made, the mould was broke." Refering to Buck by Pete on page 57. The Call of the Wild was one of those books that you can read over and over.

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Summary: It thought it was very descriptive
Review: The Call of the wILD BY jACK lONDON IS ONE OF THE MOST INTRIGUING BOOKS i'VE READ TO DATE. It gives a clear picture of life in the Yukon and the hardships endured by those searching for gold in the 1800's. London tells tthe story from the perspective of Buck the lead dog. He shares with the reader the harsh reality and the eat or be eaten philosophy ot the region.

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Summary: A good story, but confusing
Review: Jack London's Call of the Wild is interesting in how it lets the reader imagine what it's like to be suddenly taken to a completely different environment, but the book is confusing and, at times, dull. I like the personification of the dog, but when Buck calls people and dogs half breeds, full breeds, etc, it takes a while to figure out what they are. Between the exciting scenes are long, drawn out worthless bits of drama, but when its good, its pretty good. I do like the richness and abundance of the descriptive details, though.

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Summary: The Yukon's Most Legendary Dog
Review: The reviews that give out only one star are valid if you are not willing to let London guide you. In this day and age it is tough to imagine just how rough Alaska was 100 years ago. When reading this book just relax and listen to the images that London creates. Try to see the characters. Most of all enjoy this classic. This is the kind of book that one should enjoy several times to really begin to reap the benefits.

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Summary: London's Worst Work Ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: Let me put this in two words, DON'T READ!!! First of all, the book was boring and could have never happened. It is just perposterous that a book like this could be so famous. DON'T READ!!!

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Summary: The worst book ever. Who cares about dogs in the Yukon?
Review: Don't ever read this. Okay, a dog could really go from being spoiled in California to the best dog in the Yukon. Huh, believable, right? Take my advice, don't read!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Summary: symbolic book about Buck & his foreverchanging circumstances
Review: I have recently read THe Call of the Wild as a school assignment. It is probably one of the most meaningful books that I have ever read. The story is about a dog named Buck who is torn away from his home in the Santa Clara Valley of California and thrown into the harsh trail conditions of the Yukon. He had to fight his way to the top and was constantly adapting to new circumstances of a new musher, difficult dogs, and the cold climate. This book was more exciting then I ever could have imagined. It kept me on the edge of my seat and I was constantly wanting to read more. I strongly reccomend reading this book to people of all ages.

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Summary: Great Book About A Dog And His Journey Through Life.
Review: London's exceptional writing skills make this rather dull story into an epic thriller. The story was not of London's greatest, but the writing made it a favorite for me as well as many others. Encouraged to read!!!

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Summary: THIS BOOK DOESN'T EVEN DESERVE ONE STAR!!!
Review: tHIS BOOK WAS A COMPLETE WASTE OF TIME!!

iT WAS HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!!

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Summary: AWESOME BOOK!!!!!!!!!
Review: This was a wonderful book if you like adventure, and dogs. Buck a domesticated dog adapts to the rough life of being a sled dog.