The Call of the Wild, White Fang and Other Stories
The Call of the Wild, White Fang and Other Stories
Fiction | Short Story | YA | Published in 1998
Book Brief
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Fiction | Short Story | YA | Published in 1998400
Short Story • Fiction
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Action & Adventure•
American LiteratureYukon, Canada • 1890s
1998
YA
12-18 years
990L
Super Short Summary
The Call of the Wild, White Fang and Other Stories by Jack London features tales of survival and transformation. In The Call of the Wild, an individual experiences a primal journey in the Yukon. White Fang chronicles another's struggle between nature and nurture. The collection also includes short stories like "To Build a Fire" that explore human and animal resilience.
Adventurous
Gritty
Mysterious
Emotional
Inspirational
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Call of the Wild, White Fang and Other Stories by Jack London is praised for its vivid storytelling and strong depiction of nature and survival. Readers appreciate London's ability to evoke empathy for animal characters. However, some critiques focus on dated viewpoints and repetitive themes. Overall, it's celebrated for its adventure and insights into the human-animal bond.
Who Should Read The Call of the Wild, White Fang and Other Stories?
Readers who enjoy The Call of the Wild, White Fang and Other Stories by Jack London often appreciate adventurous tales of survival and the primal bond between humans and nature. They are also drawn to works like Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea and Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men for their exploration of resilience and the human spirit.
22,977 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
400
Short Story • Fiction
•
Action & Adventure•
American LiteratureYukon, Canada • 1890s
1998
YA
12-18 years
990L
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