Jack London's The Call of the Wild chilled me with it's story of survival and domination. This book tells the tale of one dog's struggle to overcome the brutal environment he was sold into and become the lead dog. Buck was a farm dog who lived with the Miller's. He hunted, played, and slept fireside along with his masters, living a boring life. On of the Miller's farmhands, Manuel, steals him and sells him into the world of gold mining.
What makes London's novel so interesting is how he brings his characters to life. At this point, as an eleventh grader and avid novel devourer, I was not too excited about reading a book who's main character is a dog. However, as the novel progressed, Jack London proves his writing skills by bringing Buck and the other dogs to life. He shows the personal revolution of Buck and how he goes from stuffy farm- dog to alpha male.
Another key writing style London adds to The Call of the Wild is his use of figurative language. His beautiful metaphors and similes breathe life into the novel and his use of anthropomorphism molds his animal characters that are human; making them more relateable.
I recommend this book to outdoor-lovers or adventure-seekers. The Call of the Wild takes you on the adventure of a life time alongside Buck and tells a great story of trials and tribulations, too.
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