A review by rosalovo
The Call of the Wild by Jack London

adventurous emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

I don't deny that this book is very well written: the imagery, the emotion, the cycle through the hero's journey. However, the sharp racist turn that this book takes in the last third lost me. I know the book is an old classic and it reflects the beliefs of the time, but since it caught me completely by surprise, it just left a bad taste I my mouth. I want to like this book, but all I can remember right now are the slurs. 
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