Jack London's classic adventure story about the friendship developed between a Yukon gold hunter and the mixed dog-wolf he rescues from the hands of a man who mistreats him. White Fang is a companion novel and thematic mirror to London's best-known work, The Call of the Wild.
Public Domain (P)2011 Trout Lake Media
"1905 Classic Dog/Wolf/Man Tale"
In my quest to fill in the gaps of my unread classics, this is another book completed. I didn't love it; a little too much animal cruelty and violence between animals. The kill or be killed, kill to eat and survive... I have never liked books written from an animals point of view and this is mostly told from 3/4 Wolf 1/4 dog - White Fang. That said, it was an interesting process as he moved from wild to tame, though a variety of owners and living situations. It's a fairly quick read, doesn't cost much and was glad I read. Probably an older boy book, with some discussion on why people and animals turn out like they do and how White Fang evolves because of his treatment.
"What a good surprise this one was.."
Yes. Great story, well written, good pace and well narrated. A worthy read!
I wasn't quite sure of what to expect before starting. Soon after starting it was clear that it was something very good. In my opinion, an excellent story, very well told. I was "hooked" till the end.
"Excellent performance but Animal POV drags"
The first act of this book is fantastic, the besieged men, the creeping dread, the battle I was on the edge of my seat. Then the animal POV story begins and after an hour or so of that I just lost interest.
"Another Great Classic!!"
I love that it comes from the dogs point of view.
When his final owner saves him from the "beast"
Tom does a great job in making all the characters accents and voices. You can really get the feeling and the idea of all the different people that are involved.
Life is tough when you're part wolf And they know it