A review by mila_in_the_pages
To Build a Fire by Jack London

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

A killer, thrilling, terrifying story. The beginning got off to a bit of a description-heavy start, weighing the story down... but as you go on, you become enthralled by the protagonist's mistakes. You find yourself looking down at your own hands, making sure each finger still works. That's all I'll say - it instills a necessary fear of the cold you need if you're one to be outdoors often. I'm glad I learned my lesson here rather than in the North.