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Jul 10, 2017
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Written from the point of view of Buck, MC and a dog, this classic is still an excellent and enjoyable read.
In the story, Buck tells about his consequent owners, the way they treat him and how he adapts to changing conditions. He has to face the bitter cold of the high North, is used as a sleigh dog, has to work very hard and is often abused by his owners.
The novel is an ode to friendship. It tells us about freedom and courage. It really deserves to be read even more than 100 years after it was ...more
In the story, Buck tells about his consequent owners, the way they treat him and how he adapts to changing conditions. He has to face the bitter cold of the high North, is used as a sleigh dog, has to work very hard and is often abused by his owners.
The novel is an ode to friendship. It tells us about freedom and courage. It really deserves to be read even more than 100 years after it was ...more
I read this book many years ago as a child; it was a children's edition with lots of pictures. I decided to reread it now to see if I would get anything else out of it. I am glad I did this as I think the impression left on me was different than previously. I think the children's version has less brutality or maybe I just didn't understand it then.
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It was ok. Luckily not too long. I have listened to an audio recording of this book and took me a few pleasant half-hours to get through it. I could not say it was bad, or that it lacked depth, but, somehow, it did not really resonate with me.
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