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The Call of the Wild

The Call of the Wild by Jack London
By: (1876-1916)

Call of the Wild is an emotional rollercoaster of a novel set during the late 19th century Klondike Gold Rush. The central character is Buck, an Alaskan sled dog who is forced to adjust to the cruel climate in order to survive. If you have even a remote love of dogs then you will fall head over heels in love with this book. In fact, take away the fact that Buck is a dog and the story is the same, a struggle against greed and to live a life of freedom.

London spent a year in Yokel researching the book, making it extremely detailed, very simplistic in its descriptions and genuinely heartfelt. Essentially the book explores the concept of survival of the fittest, as we join Buck’s fall from grace, when he is kidnapped for work, and the desire to rise again. Power struggles ensue when we meet Buck’s rival Spritze and we see how brutal the world can be. The vivid descriptions of nature are where this book excels. London is an expert at writing about survival in a natural world. When we are forced into extreme condition, we have to rely on our instinct, what is primitive to us, themes mirrored in Buck’s journey throughout the book.

On the surface, Call to the Wild is a simple adventure story, much like London’s other works such as ‘ White Fang’ but underneath there are layers upon layers of questions and thought provoking statements that make us stand up and think about how humans can have a negative impact on nature. A book to open your mind, make you think and to connect with characters that you never thought you could talk to.


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Reviews (Rated: 4 Stars - 30 reviews)

Reviewer: - December 10, 2020
Subject: great
I had to read this for my 7th grade assignmen, it as prety great but the narration was kinda depressing but i think it got better :)
Reviewer: - September 10, 2020
love the book but the audio is kinda lame
Reviewer: - September 9, 2020
Subject: narrator
The narrator sounds depressed it was a good book but the narrator ugh
Reviewer: - May 11, 2020
Subject: Animals
I would wish this would have pages and you can read along with pictures
Reviewer: - April 3, 2020
the narration is weak
Reviewer: - March 19, 2020
Subject: Fantastic
My all time favorite book. Loved Buck and his story. What an amazing dog. I first read this book as a kid close to 50 years ago. Loved having it read to me again.
Reviewer: - March 19, 2020
Subject: Fantastic
What a exciting story. I loved Buck and his story. I first read this book 45 years ago. Thrilled to have had it read to me.
Reviewer: - March 4, 2019
Subject: Call of the wilde
Good book but bad narrator:(:(:(:(:(
Reviewer: - September 1, 2018
Subject: LOVE the book; poor narration
I absolutely love this book, but could not bear the narration.
Reviewer: - June 26, 2018
Subject: Narrator
The only thing wrong with this audio book is the narrator. His voice is monotone and so boring. It made a great story so hard to get through.
Reviewer: - May 23, 2018
Subject: Narrator
Hey mom, I found drunk Uncle Hershel! Jk, but seriously, great book, terrible narrator. Get it together, Hershel!
Reviewer: - May 15, 2017
Subject: wasting your time
boring book one of the worst book's i ever read
Reviewer: - April 20, 2017
Subject: Narrator
The narrator has a horrible voice which makes the whole process very boring though the book might be interesting.
Reviewer: - October 30, 2016
Subject: Call of the.....zzzzzzzzz
This is a fantastic book and one that every boy and girl should love. As well as should adults who return to it. But the reading is terrible. While we should appreciate all readers for giving of their time to read books some people just aren't cut out for the job. To me the reader expressed little interest in the book as evidenced by his generally monotone, bored voice. It pains me to see reviews where someone found it hard to get into the book. Librivox needs a higher criteria for their readers.
Reviewer: - September 9, 2015
Subject: Wild!
This is a really hard book to get into but once you do it's a really good book. Wasn't happy with the narrator but overall this book was pretty good
Reviewer: - April 3, 2015
Subject: Call of the Wild
Loved the voice of the narrator
Reviewer: - December 19, 2014
Subject: Call of The wild
Narrorator is terrible so hard to imagine
Reviewer: - August 11, 2014
It's an "Ok" book... I got really lost at first but then i started understanding it.
Reviewer: - August 2, 2014
Subject: call of the wild
I thought the reader was really hard to follow as well. He did his best job though. Good storey overall but I wasn't happy with the reader either.
Reviewer: - March 2, 2014
Subject: Call of the Wild
Love the book! The reader did a great job of putting me in the story. I've recommended it my 12 year old son and I know he'll enjoy it as much as I did! Love the book! The reader did a great job of putting me in the story. I've recommended it my 12 year old son and I know he'll enjoy it as much as I did!
Reviewer: - December 29, 2013
Subject: Call of the Wild
I really enjoyed listening while someone other than myself was doing the reading. I first read jack London's books over 60 yrs. ago, and enjoy them over again to this day.
Reviewer: - November 26, 2013
Subject: Call of the wild
I did not like the book it is to hard to follow. The reader makes the book sound really boring. :( I thought that I was going to love it.
Reviewer: - November 6, 2013
Im sorry to say I could hear the readers dentures clicking the whole time. I appreciate his effort though,and the effort of this site; after all I'm not paying to hear this wonderful adventure tale.
Reviewer: - September 26, 2013
This narritator reads so slow. and I did not like his voice.
Reviewer: - September 17, 2013
This narritator was so boring I could not listen to him. Uhhh.
Reviewer: - July 28, 2013
Every time I read/hear this story I enjoy it. The actor was an appropriate choice for this setting in the North. Bravo.
Reviewer: - July 6, 2013
Subject: Review
Enjoyed this sad account.
Reviewer: - April 4, 2013
Could not listen to this narrator!
Reviewer: - March 14, 2013
I did not like his voice, but the story was a good one.
Reviewer: - February 14, 2013
Subject: Good
At first the voice actor really bothered me with his mono tone voice, but the story was really good. So I listened on. Worth it.


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