For the child in us all…
29 June 2009|
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I read White Fang many years ago as a child and liked it a lot so I decided to revisit it as an adult and see if my perspective on this Puffin Classic had changed at all. It hadn’t. I loved it and think that Jack London is a talented writer who has managed to tell a story from over 100 years ago about a canine which contains as much truth and reality as any human struggle relevant to life today. The story centres around White Fang, the grey wolf cub born of Kiche who is half dog and half wolf, and the aging wolf One Eye. Throughout his development he discovers the harsh laws of nature in the unforgiving Alaskan wilderness. We learn how the environment shapes his character to become fiercely independent in his daily struggle for survival. London uses a narrative style for most of the book so you see things from White Fang’s point of view which makes for a great read. It’s a story about the bitter realities of life as well as perseverance, hope, love, nature, and redemption. Don’t be put off by some squeamish parts in the story as it is the Alaskan frontier from over 100 years ago after all. Author: Jack London Reviewed by: Kim |
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