The Call of the Wild


Read by LibriVox Volunteers

(4.6 stars; 1827 reviews)

In this novel (often mistakenly classified a children’s book) the main protagonist Buck, a St. Bernard/Collie mix, is abducted and sold to a trainer of sled dogs in Alaska. He adapts to the brutal conditions and is finally acquired by a loving man. When this new owner is killed, Buck follows the ‘call of the wild’ and joins a pack of wolves. (Summary written by Gesine) (3 hr 23 min)

Chapters

Chapter 1 24:06 Read by Gord Mackenzie
Chapter 2 22:25 Read by Gord Mackenzie
Chapter 3 28:48 Read by Kristen McQuillin
Chapter 4 17:06 Read by Kristen McQuillin
Chapter 5-6 1:01:49 Read by Jean O'Sullivan
Chapter 7 49:29 Read by miette

Reviews


(5 stars)

The interruption of tacky commercials is ruinous These advertisers debase the the world the book has taken you to. I suggest that the reader say that story is presented in part by the generosity of such in such company. And at the end in the readers voice, such and such company hopes you have enjoyed this book as much As blank has enjoyed bringing it to you. A touch of class goes a lot farther than the blare of a rude car horn.

awesome book


(5 stars)

Love the book, and the first and last readers. The accent was funny. It is sad though, that the last reader had to change her natural voice, for a different one. Unless that is her natural voice. If it is, I apologize for my previous statements. Anyway, the book was and still is, one of the best i have ever read. ✌peace out y'all.

Thank you for a beautiful story


(4 stars)

This is the first book I have tried on librevox. I really liked it a lot. The book itself is beautifully written. With eloquent sentences. The story is captivating and thrilling. The book is considered a childrens book, but I don't necessarily find that to be true. Though children are maybe more interested in a book about a dog than adults, I think the way this book is written might make it very interesting for adults too. I really loved the first two readers. The last one (chapter 7) has an heavy accent, but it still was nice to listen to her reading. They kept me company during a long drive and I thank the four readers for their efforts!

Love the reading, book is excellent and thought-provoking.


(5 stars)

I adore this book because of my fond memories of listening to it as a small child. It’s so familiar and comforting, and I love everyone who contributed to it. I love the readers, they did such a good job. Their reading was easy to listen to and a joy. Thank you, everyone.


(4.5 stars)

The call of the wild was the first book that I ever read a few thousand books ago it caused an addiction to reading,I’m 75 now and I started when I was around 10 best kind of addiction that you can help a young person get started on.

Great Book!


(5 stars)

I have read The Call of the Wild once. After twenty years I still like this book very much. And Jack London is still one of my favourite authors. The reading was great and I am really thankful for everyone who is taking time to make these books available, but the last chapter was not really my favourite pace!


(4 stars)

Some of the voices have a lot of background noise in the recordings, but these are recorded by volunteers and I greatly respect that they put time and effort into them. So, I'm not that upset. Thank you for putting all this hard work into this book

An intriguing story, not for the faint hearted.


(4 stars)

A very different story; one with much adventure and also savageness. Well written a story through the eyes of a dog, once in the city he ends up in the heart of the wilderness of the Yukon.