The Call Of The Wild - Jack London

It has been a while since I read this and it is definitely on my list to read again. It is a moving story about a dog named Buck who struggles between choosing civilization and answering the call of the wild. It is well written. Once I started it, I couldn't put it down. I highly recommend it.

Pros: very moving story

Cons: none

I love reading Jack London's fiction. Call of the Wild was the first book of his I read, when I was about 12, and I still remember the description of huge, mixed-breed Buck and how he ended up a sled dog. It's pretty rough in places for some sensitive readers, but well worth getting through it. It's some of the finest storytelling ever.

Pros: Timeless writing style

Cons: Brutal in parts, but reflective of the times