The Sea-Wolf by Jack London

The Sea-Wolf

Jack London

375 pages • first pub 1904 (editions)

fiction classics adventurous slow-paced
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In The Sea-Wolf, London's most gripping novel, Humphrey Van Weyden is rescued from the freezing waters of San Francisco Bay by a demonic sea captain and introduced to fates far worse that death. Through this story London recalls his own adventures...

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Community Reviews

3.8
based on 1,697 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 93%

reflective: 46%

dark: 41%

tense: 39%

challenging: 24%

inspiring: 19%

emotional: 17%

hopeful: 11%

informative: 8%

mysterious: 7%

sad: 7%

funny: 6%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

8% of readers chose fast
63% of readers chose medium
27% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

5% of readers chose Plot
36% of readers chose A mix
57% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

83% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

34% of readers chose Yes
42% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

18% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
68% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

76% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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