Call of the Wild
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Call of the Wild
Jack London
3 people recommended it in 3 threads, 2017–2024.
What people on Hacker News said
it shows how possible it is to adapt in order to benefit maximally from change -- using a dog's (Buck) life.
This book opened the world of classical literature for me and without it I probably would have missed about half of the books I've read in the last 15ish years
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: What are your favorite classic books? 2024 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Books you wish you had read earlier? 2017 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Which non-technology book has influenced you the most and why? 2017 · 1 recommendation