De roep van de wildernis (1903)

I liked the writing, the story was a bit darker than I expected, given that it’s been made a Disney movie twice now. The ending isn’t a surprise at all, but the steps London took to clear the path to get there was a bit unexpected. ( )

I have always loved classic children's literature and have read much of it. I especially love the classics that have animals in them. This particular book is one of my favorites and I think it is equally good when you it as an adult or as a child. The characters are engaging and realistic and the story draws you in. It is also equally good as an audiobook. ( )

A great introduction to America's last frontier and a wonderful book for a lover of dogs. A classic, no doubt about it. Here's what I wrote after reading in 1983: "California husky kidnapped northward to be sled dog for Alaska gold-rushers. Adapts and is recalled to the "Wild". (Except that Buck wasn't a husky; he is a St. Bernard–Scotch Collie mix). ( )

I know it’s a classic but I have no idea why. Quite possibly the most boring book I’ve ever read. ( )

Thank-you Jeff Daniels, I probably couldn't of gotten this book off my book bucket list without you.

Buck is a content dog living on an estate as a family hunting dog. He is kidnapped and sold to be a dog sledder. He had at least 3 different dog sled owners. The 3rd set was inexperienced and caused the starvation and death of the dog team. Buck was rescued by John Thornton from his 3rd owners. He fell madly in love with Thornton. While Buck and Thornton live off the land Buck begins exploring more & more until one day when he returns to find Thornton killed by Indians. Buck permanently joins the wild becoming leader of a wolf pack and a legend to the Indians tribe whom he took revenge on for killing Thornton. ( )