Monday, January 18, 2010

White Fang (book review)

Once again Jack London petrified me with his amazing writing on nature and animals. White Fang is a spectacular book that will leave you begging for more.
Jack London's near epic tail of a wolf struggling to adapt to civilisation is one marked by adventure, excitement and emotion. Jack London flawlessly depicts the nature of wild beasts and the environment in which they live.
The storyline follows a young gray cub called White Fang, who is thrown into the midst of human culture against his will. The young cub develops into a dominant wolf and experiences confrontations beyond his vivid imagination. White fang possesses unique and distinctive qualities for a wolf which is wonderfully detailed in the character's eternity struggles.
The story develops White Fang's characterisation by revealing him feeling both physical and emotional pain. When he is scalded by the fire, he hears the men's laughter and feels ashamed. This innate sense of honour will prove to be a major constituent of White Fang's character. To some extent, it proves responsible for his survival, and hence, bears on the novel's dominant theme of how life persists and triumphs over adversity.
This is certainly a well-written book, with more than enough excitement to keep any apathetic reader intrigued. The introduction of mankind, the story sweeps into action as White Fang strives to fuse with society, and the domesticated animals that come along with it. White Fang's possession changes multiple times during the novel, keeping readers enthused and captivated.
The highlight of the story is how White Fang faces the savagery of the wild, the cruelty of men, and the power of one. As White Fang's struggles and glory are perfect adventures.
Despite the lest appalling plot, Jack London's timeless account of a ferocious wolf molded by the fingers of civilisation is certainly worth the read. The emotional attachment that one attains from reading the pages of White Fang is more than enough to captivate any reader. Especially those who have a passing interest in wildlife will find themselves drawn into this story, as it takes you through the life of a wolf from survival in the wild to dogfights to domestication.
So now, grab this book, sit back and read it.

Well, this book certainly impressed me. It is my favourite. So now, I am showing everyone the book review, hoping everyone to grab the book and read it. Best Book ever seen!

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