Call of the Wild (Version 3)
By: Jack London (1876-1916) In Jack London's "Call of the Wild," readers are taken on a thrilling journey through the harsh and unforgiving Yukon wilderness. The novel follows the transformation of a domesticated dog named Buck who is stolen from his comfortable home and forced to adapt to the brutal life of a sled dog. London masterfully weaves together themes of survival, loyalty, and instinct as Buck navigates the challenges of his new life. The author's vivid descriptions of the frozen landscape and the dynamics of the sled dog team create a palpable sense of tension and excitement throughout the story. Readers will be captivated by Buck's journey as he connects with his inner wildness and learns to trust his instincts in order to survive. London's prose is powerful and evocative, pulling readers into the heart-pounding action and emotional depth of Buck's story. "Call of the Wild" is a timeless classic that explores the primal forces of nature and the enduring spirit of the wild. London's iconic tale resonates with readers of all ages, reminding us of the enduring power of the natural world and the call of our own untamed instincts. Book Description: Buck is living a happy life in California until he is sold to pay a gambling debt. Taken to the Klondike to become a sled dog, Buck must toughen up and learn the harsher rules of survival in the North. One of the first of these is how to deal with being harnessed in the same team as a dog that wants to kill him. Large, strong and smart, Buck toughens to his new life. But even the toughest dog can be worn down by constant work, and after 3,000 miles of pulling sleds, Buck nears the end of his rope. Cast away as no longer useful, Buck is acquired by greenhorns whose inexperience nearly kills him, but after being saved by John Thornton, he at last finds a man he can love. Then on a remote gold-hunting expedition, Buck hears a call emanating from the woods and speaking to the wild heart of his distant ancestors. The lure of it almost balances the great love he bears for Thornton, but events take him away from his old life... and into legend.

Call of the Wild (Version 3)

By: Jack London (1876-1916)

In Jack London's "Call of the Wild," readers are taken on a thrilling journey through the harsh and unforgiving Yukon wilderness. The novel follows the transformation of a domesticated dog named Buck who is stolen from his comfortable home and forced to adapt to the brutal life of a sled dog.

London masterfully weaves together themes of survival, loyalty, and instinct as Buck navigates the challenges of his new life. The author's vivid descriptions of the frozen landscape and the dynamics of the sled dog team create a palpable sense of tension and excitement throughout the story.

Readers will be captivated by Buck's journey as he connects with his inner wildness and learns to trust his instincts in order to survive. London's prose is powerful and evocative, pulling readers into the heart-pounding action and emotional depth of Buck's story.

"Call of the Wild" is a timeless classic that explores the primal forces of nature and the enduring spirit of the wild. London's iconic tale resonates with readers of all ages, reminding us of the enduring power of the natural world and the call of our own untamed instincts.

Book Description:

Buck is living a happy life in California until he is sold to pay a gambling debt. Taken to the Klondike to become a sled dog, Buck must toughen up and learn the harsher rules of survival in the North. One of the first of these is how to deal with being harnessed in the same team as a dog that wants to kill him.

Large, strong and smart, Buck toughens to his new life. But even the toughest dog can be worn down by constant work, and after 3,000 miles of pulling sleds, Buck nears the end of his rope.

Cast away as no longer useful, Buck is acquired by greenhorns whose inexperience nearly kills him, but after being saved by John Thornton, he at last finds a man he can love.

Then on a remote gold-hunting expedition, Buck hears a call emanating from the woods and speaking to the wild heart of his distant ancestors. The lure of it almost balances the great love he bears for Thornton, but events take him away from his old life... and into legend.

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Reviews (Rated: 4 Stars - 30 reviews)
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Reviewer: brooklyn - 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: User - September 10, 2020 love the book but the audio is kinda lame
Reviewer: noone - September 9, 2020 Subject: narrator The narrator sounds depressed it was a good book but the narrator ugh
Reviewer: The call of the wild - May 11, 2020 Subject: Animals I would wish this would have pages and you can read along with pictures
Reviewer: User - April 3, 2020 the narration is weak
Reviewer: Diane Armstrong - 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: Diane Armstrong - 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: Me - March 4, 2019 Subject: Call of the wilde Good book but bad narrator:(:(:(:(:(
Reviewer: Ben - September 1, 2018 Subject: LOVE the book; poor narration I absolutely love this book, but could not bear the narration.
Reviewer: User - 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: Summer - May 23, 2018 Subject: Narrator Hey mom, I found drunk Uncle Hershel! Jk, but seriously, great book, terrible narrator. Get it together, Hershel!
Reviewer: User - May 15, 2017 Subject: wasting your time boring book one of the worst book's i ever read
Reviewer: Soumya Sharma - 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: Charles - 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: Baetot03 - 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: Nelson - April 3, 2015 Subject: Call of the Wild Loved the voice of the narrator
Reviewer: tanner - December 19, 2014 Subject: Call of The wild Narrorator is terrible so hard to imagine
Reviewer: User - August 11, 2014 It's an "Ok" book... I got really lost at first but then i started understanding it.
Reviewer: Justin - 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: Bee - 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: Philip - 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: M.J. Madsen - 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: User - 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: Andrew - September 26, 2013 This narritator reads so slow. and I did not like his voice.
Reviewer: Presley - September 17, 2013 This narritator was so boring I could not listen to him. Uhhh.
Reviewer: Jennifer - 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: Jamie - July 6, 2013 Subject: Review Enjoyed this sad account.
Reviewer: User - April 4, 2013 Could not listen to this narrator!
Reviewer: User - March 14, 2013 I did not like his voice, but the story was a good one.
Reviewer: Eliza - 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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