Fab story

I loved the story but for me it was difficult to follow because the reader read it very differently to how I would have.

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Lovely

I love this book it is really good iloce wolfs and i liked white fang to

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Unique classic

The narrator is a little lacking in emotion but clear and steam. The story is different from the usual as you see through the eyes of a dog. Very well done. Strong story and good writing.

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I loved this audiobook

I loved this audiobook, the story is fantastic and very sad at times. The narration is perfect.

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A stunning wild classic

What made the experience of listening to The Call of the Wild the most enjoyable?

Overall a good presentation and easy to listen to. This is a short classic which perhaps would have fitted into a young adult genre, had that existed when it was published in the early 1900s.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Buck and John Thornton are both favourites. The dog Buck is a wonderful character and the story written from his perspective is beautiful. Yes harsh at times but the reality of life at that time. Not over the top in its depiction of brutality so suitable for all including devoted dog owners such as myself! John Thornton is a kind man in amongst others who are not. All dog lovers can appreciate the bond between man and beloved pooch.

What about Alan Munro’s performance did you like?

A good performance by Alan Munro. I had to keep my iPad closer to me whilst listening than usual as the presentation is slightly quieter than others from audible. Only a minor criticism though.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes and no! I wanted to savour it! The language is stunning.

Any additional comments?

Jack London is an author I will explore more. His writing is beautiful. Classic literature at its best and easily understood. Thoroughly recommended.

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A classic

All that made Jack London a great writer is neatly encapsulated in this story. Shorn of all anthropomorphised saccharined nonsense, it is truly moving.

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Buck's freedom

I enjoyed this story especially the section where Buck was running with the wolf so free and happy. I could visualise the countryside.

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Humans inhumanity is all too human.

Buck a domesticated dog is stolen for use during the gold rush in the Yukon; use is not a word I use lightly here, enslaved would begin to describe it better. This is not a childrens book by any standard; the description of cruelty of humans towards animals is brutal and unrelenting, also the descriptions of the survival of the fittest is not restricted in any way, expect gore and cruelty in bucket loads.
This is a tale of adventure and survival, that takes you into a world where nature is king and master of men and animals, one mistake one miscalculation and your life is gone.
I finished this short book in one sitting and enjoyed the resilience of buck but found some of the violence a bit disturbing.
The reader is good but puts little inflection on his voice I found that speeding the voice made it better to listen to.

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Not very well narrated

I'm afraid that this narrator sounds like he needs a good sleep. He drones on and frequently raises and lowers the volume at random. Think I could go a much better job myself.

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Buck

Just so easy to follow.
A poetic tale that sets the scenes beautifully.
Perfect for car journeys and travelling.

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