Rating:  Summary: The discription in the book is very vivid. Review: "Never Cry Wolf" is a true story about Farly Mowat's studies of wild wolves in Alaska. The book details his studies and observations of one particular pack of wolves. In his studies, he conducts an experiment to see if a large animal (human) can survive strictly on field mice, and he is the guinea pig. He does this because he notices that this is all the wolf family is eating in the spring, and he wanted to see if it was really possible. This book is an excellent selection for any reader interested in wolves or an Alaskan adventure. Also any reader interested in a lot of feeling and emotion would be completely satisfied.
Rating:  Summary: A book about how wolves live. Review: "Never Cry Wolf" is about a man who is sent to the Wolf House Bay to discover how wolves live. This is a desolate place and there are no other people living in that area for miles around. The man finds out where the wolves den is and when the wolves are not there he hikes over to the den and looks around. He learns a lot about the wolves and how they live and love him. Mowatt tells in the story how the wolves communicate to each other and hunt together. Mowatt does a lot of research on the way wolves live. Mowatt explains all the details in the story, such as when the wolves leave to hunt and what they are hunting. Wolves hunt deer and caribou, but when there were no caribou they will eat mice. Wolves will generally hunt in packs so there are more of them if they have to bring down a large animal.
Rating:  Summary: An informational book about wolves Review: I just finished the book "Never Cry Wolf" by: Farley Mowat. I thought this book was very interesting, and it tought me a lot about wolves from how they sleep to how they get along with the other animals in their environment. I also thought it was extremely boring in parts, and it was hard to pay attention. I would only recommend this book to people who are fascinated by wolves and can keep their concentration for a long time.
Rating:  Summary: Uninteresting with a slow moving plot Review: I recent read the book, "Never Cry Wolf," by Farley Mowart. Personally, I didn't like the book very much. It was very slow moving with very little action and not many interesting events. The book said it was based on a true story, but really it never happened and that upset me. So I guess this book is realistic fiction based on facts. It is a short book that is based on facts about the interaction between wolves and other animals. If this sounds interesting, then read the book. But if you prefer sci-fi's and fantasies with action and adventure, then stay away from this book.
Rating:  Summary: Good addition to the conservationist's repertoire. Review: Though Mowat's experience with wolves occurred over 30 years ago, it managed to captivate my interest and provide me additional insight to a species I am very concerned about. As a short novel, I wasn't sure whether Mowat intended his narrative to be that of a scientific account or a "coming to terms" with the human/wolf spiritual experience. Either way, it was in parts both vastly entertaining as well as intellectually well-grounded and thoughtful. Anyone concerned about the constant perpetuation of negative myths about wolves in our or any culture should read as much as possible about wolves in order to begin to understand where society has wronged such an intelligent, special animal. Mowat's book is an excellent source of information for the conservationist seeking a view into the lives of an artic wolf family, as well as for the reader who may have no idea how unfairly ostracized this species has been--30 years ago or not, the concepts of human encroachment, unfounded hatred and unjustified blame are alive today, as is human's preoccupation with pest control in the name of profits.
Rating:  Summary: A good book for only some readers, I liked it. Review: I personally liked this book. I thought it was well written and it managed to interest me for the most part thoroughout the whole novel. I am a Freshman in High School and I was able to find this book easily readable, you just have to get into it, then you will like it. However, I may just find this book interesting because I just read A Separate Peace by John Knowles -(Not a very exciting book). The best part about Never Cry Wolf is that it is all a true story.
Rating:  Summary: Never Cry Wolf was a wonderful narrative Review: I enjoyed Never Cry wolf because it gives you interesting facts about wolves. Throughout the entire book the author shows you how wolves are misunderstod and pose no threat to man. I particularaly liked the wolves reaction to the authors mishaps. The comparison between people and wolves shows you how intelligent wolves are...(smarter than some people i know...namley, whoever is reading this review) That is why I give this book 4 stars
Rating:  Summary: A clever and fun adventure Review: I gave Never Cry Wolf 5 stars beacuse it gave you an intimate relationship with wolves, not their blood thirsty myth. The wolf is not a blood thirsty kill everything in sight lone working creatures, but great parents, are wily, curios, clever,and intielligent. Another aspect I enjoyed about the book is it's portrayl with the wolves. The eskimos respect and will never harm wolves, and some may even be able to communicate with wolves. You will also enjoy Farley Mowats re-lived adventure. 'Never Cry Wolf' is a great book and you will not regret reading it.
Rating:  Summary: The book was simply great! Review: This was an extremely witty and suprising book. People with dry humor (or enough intelligence to catch irony)will find it hilarious! Great book, changes your perspective on wolves.
Rating:  Summary: awesome natural history narrative Review: I read this book because I liked the movie. Luckily this was one of those rare movies that was made pretty true to the spirit of the book. Mowat mixes all kinds of descriptions and facts within the narrative, and it's all the more compelling because he wrote based on his own experience. I have gone on to read every Mowat book I can find...
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