The Call of the Wild by Jack London
This book tells the story of a domesticated dog named Buck who is stolen from his home in California and sold into service as a sled dog in Alaska. As he faces harsh conditions and brutal treatment, Buck must learn to adapt to the wild and harsh environment, ultimately reverting to his ancestral instincts in order to survive. The book explores themes of nature versus nurture, civilization versus wilderness, and the struggle for dominance.
The 153rd greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 1696
Since this book was first published in 1903, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 1696.0.
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