The Call of the Wild, with eBook Audiobook

" A great book but very sad at times. Easy to read and flows well. "

" Couldn't put it down/read when i was a kid in the early 80's. "

" AMAZING. Jack London is king. Favorite book of all time. "

" One of my all time favourites. "

" Never lived up to White Fang. "

" Great book. Learn about a dog's life undergoing hardships. "

" Me ha encantado, muy breve pero preciosa. "

" Besides Go Ask Alice, this is the only other book I've read twice. I'm always amazed when others have time to reread books. My daughter does, but she can read six books in a week. "

" This book may be a classic, but it contained too much animal cruelty and "dog eat dog" for my taste. "

" Yay dogs, nature, instincts, death, rage, and stuff. You go Buck. "

" Great classic. Short and intense, not a book for kids. A novel about nature, wilderness, mythological dogs and the cruels but honest laws of the nature. "

" Really well written. Not what I expected, but great nonetheless. Inspires you to spend more time in nature, and raises some difficult questions about society taming animals. But it extends further than that: are humans "tamed" by society too? Do we all have an innate, wild side that nature draws out of us when needs be? I look forward to reading more Jack London in the future. "

" Loved this book, and all of the books that Jack London wrote. This is an adventure book. "

" This was great, very quick read, when I picked it up I could barely put it down. I enjoyed it thoroughly. "

" This is my all time favorite book. I love the way the story is written, both of the stories. Both Buck and White Fang bring you through so many emotions. "

" Jojo had to read this for English and was finding it a tough read. While not the type of story I would normally read (I think it would be a great read for adolescent boys) I can appreciate what a fantatsic job London does of telling Buck's story. "

" I'm actually not sure I've read Call of the Wild before now, but it was shorter than I expected. I didn't find much depth, but enjoyed the story nonetheless. White Fang was as heart wrenching as I remembered. "

" A very graphic account of the life of Buck and his call to return to the wild. Not for the faint hearted. "

" Tough but fair, a gentle loyalty. "

" Truly a classic. I was sure I'd hate it at first -- which I did up until about midway. Before it was over I found myself wanting to cry and overwhelmed with anger and pity. I recommend reading this book. It's a classic novel that readers of all ages can and will enjoy. "

" First English book I ever read end to end that didn't contain pictures. I have fond memories of reading this book "

" Jack London makes me want to cut lose from the world. This is such a great inspirational book to take risks and crazy adventures. Plus it's super short "

" Call of the Wild is a great book, but it's one of those books that needs the context of the time in which it was written in order for it to be a great book. Personally, I also consider On the Road and Catcher in the Rye, as well as the film Easy Rider to be in this category of great works that don't carry their magic beyond their own era. So reading Call of the Wild, with it's glossy prose and rough generalizations, might read as a flop to many of us today. But it becomes at least a little more interesting when it's read as London supposedly intended it--as an allegorical tale about both society and his own upbringing and yearnings. I'm not a Jack London scholar, but from various snippets I've read about him, he was apparently a fervent socialist, but inspired more by the act of revolution than of its actual political ideologies. Call of the Wild can thus be read as his call for society to unshackle itself from the political and economic systems that he saw as oppressive, and through Buck's eyes we see the fickleness of all that pass through the Yukon in search of gold. Buck's "call" to leave humanity and run with his ancestors can be seen as London's bid for violent upheaval and a yearning to return to a simpler way of life. Well. Anyways, all that doesn't make it a better book to read, but it may make for a slightly more interesting read. I originally read this when I was very young, though, and without the context, I'm not sure why I loved it so much. Something about dogs and wolves and savagery and adventure in the far North must be appealing or something to this young boy's mind....weird! "

" I am a little confused because of the way they speak... "

" I read White Fang (finally). Good book, not gory like a novel written today would be, but it gets the point across of the brutality of the natural world. Something to be learned from it is a deeper appreciation of what civilization really means, something we take for granted. "

" Buck is a literary cyborg. "

" It's kind of the opposite of White Fang in some ways. The content is similar, but the plot is backward. Because of the ending, especially, I do not recommend it as bedtime reading for children. I thought White Fang was a little gory at times, but its ending was pleasant. I thought both books were a little boring, but my son liked them. Except for the ending of this book. "

" Una storia di altri tempi, nella fredda e remota Alaska "

" I only read "The Call of the Wild" and it was about Buck he had a good life in California until a robber named Maneul steals him and takes him to a place in Alaska called Dyea Beach.Buck had a really hard time there espically with another dog named Spitz.Buck and Spitz had two fights the first time the both got really injured and the second was a life or death fight and Buck won so basically Spitz was in dog Heaven after the fight.Then he became leader of the pack of wolves.Then a few days after that a guy named John Thorton took him home and the both of them had a really good life together.In the end he befreinds a trusted partne John.The book was ok and the reason I like it is because the book was adventuorus. "

" Amazing book reflecting the viciousness of nature and its state of wonder. The book is not without its Thoreaudian virtues mirroring natures impression on man (through the eyes of man's best friend). Absolutely brilliant. "

" This was an interesting read, but the problem was that it was a prescribed book for school...so as you probably guessed, my heart wasn't into it. Some people might enjoy it, but I just read the book with the purpose of finishing it and getting it over with. "

" Seemed to be basically the same story but reversed. "

" Call of the Wild was my preference--it was just the proper length for its message. I really enjoyed the character and the whole atmosphere of the dog-sledding world. White Fang was really good, but it dragged in parts and I wasn't thrilled with it the entire time. "

" One of my favourites!!! Love it so much!! "

" I read both books in one day. It was a nice escape. I know there's potential to analyze it in a way that would depress me thoroughly, relating it to the reality of human cruelty and indifference, but for now I'll just let it be the story that it is. "

" Greatly told. This is in no way a children's book "

" Read this years ago, when I was about 10... it became one of my favorites instantly. "

" Brilliant. No wonder these are regarded as classics. As the synopsis suggests, reading the two novella together is a good idea. These reminded me of Black Beauty in style, yet London captures the harshness of the Northland and its people with the ever-present "Wild" that sets these two works apart. "

" The most important book of my childhood. Very exciting story! "

" uhmm i thought this book was a string of adventure nearly the whole way through and thats what made it more of an interesting read "

" Jack London has a terrific writing style, but the content is dry for my taste. As it has been several years since I last read this work, however, perhaps a re-reading would alter my initial observations. "

" Read it as a young man. Haven't been able to sit still behind a desk ever since. "

" Pretty sure Buck is Maxwell "

" Loved the dog fighting scenes - not the actual fights you understand "

" This is possibly one of the most underated books of all time (by that I mean "White Fang"). It is masterfully told and is worth a read. Possibly one of my favourite books! "

" Even though I read Call of the Wild for about 5 years, it really impressed me. It was very enjoyable to read and it made me a book lover. Also I think I am going to read it again because I couldn't understand well the critics to system while I was 10. "

" One of my favorite classics "

" A compelling adventure of a domesticated dog that goes wild. A times enthralling, sad, and downright scary. An incredible look into the wild, a wild place, and nature stripped naked. "

" Another good Jack london book. this guy is like one of my fav authors! "

" I read this when I was young, and have memories of loving both of the books. Probably one of my favorite books growing up. "

" I'm not usually an "animal story" fan. But Jack London is an incredible writer! The words, descriptions, and emotions that he conveys make it a wonderful read. It's easy to see why it is such a classic. "

" Totally not what I was expecting. "

" Just shut up and read these. "

" The Call of the Wild was a joy to read. White Fang is a grind, packed to the gills full of animal cruelty, but on the other hand London's prose often yields unexpected gifts such as the phrase, "tiny rages." Glad I got reacquainted with these stories as an adult. "

" I read this when I was a kid. Great story, I loved it at a time when i hated reading. However, I wonder if it will be just as good to read as an adult. Easy read "

" I read this fascinating story through a dog's eyes back in my boyhood, when I owned a dog and was sappy with canine sympathy. For all who love adventure stories, action, and a chance to see the world through a different set of eyes, this is a gem. I highly recommend it. "

" Ritorno all'istinto selvaggio, freddo e grezzo della natura Nord Americana, descritto in maniera esemplare dal punto di vista animale-umano. "

" In my opinion, as a thirteen year old who enjoys modern books, this was a VERY boring book. But I don't blame Jack London because it's a very well written book with good vocabulary... But personally I don't like books with animals that much. It's too boring for me. "

" How can it have taken me this long to read local boy Jack London? Spectacular, especially The Call of the Wild. I don't know how I feel about this Hallmark edition, but the cover IS fuzzy, so I'm hesitantly giving it a thumbs-up. "

" These books involve animal cruelty and animal compassion by humans. In both stories, nature and animals are powerfully connected, and you will leave these books feeling you understand dogs firsthand. "

" If you love your dog, put yourself in his mind and dream his dreams for him "

" I think this is a great book and I will read it again probably to my girls when they are much older. Buck went through a lot in his life. In the end he lost something that he loved but gained his heart's desire. "

" I love the stories being told from the perspective of the animals as well as the grand circle the two stories take in their beginning and end. The harshness of life is painted very vividly in these tales and it was nice to see the happy ending that White Fang had. "

" Makes me cry every time I read it "

" I never get tired of reading the old stories of Jack London "

" really like his stories and style of writing "

" I am a little confused because of the way they speak... "

" good book. very exciting, but a little long. "

" Ah the human condition and so is Fido. So good it can double as a parental guide IMO "

" It seems that every single sentences may be used as a quote. "

" One of my favorite classics "

" Captivating and insightful. Gruesome at times, but never gratuitously. Vivid and honest. Prompts reflection on values, character, leadership, humaneness, morals, quality, and, certainly, wildness. A great surprise read, stumbled on through Kindle free books. Really glad to have read it. "

" Fascinated me in junior high, then amazed me in grad school; London's realism appeals to all, which is both fascinating and amazing! I remember my experience of reading "To Build a Fire" as if it were yesterday...it was actually over 20 years ago. "

" This book was very deep...even though it is very short...prepare yourself "

" Read while my son was reading as required school novel. Good, quick read on a cold night that mirrored the Alaskan tale. "

" Never read the "real" version of this, so it was a treat. Beautiful visual, made a compelling story and updates what I surely thought would be a dusty old classic "

" The writing style isn't awesome... until you recognize that you are witnessing the world through the eyes of an animal... very cool. "

" I have always loved Jack London's style - easy to read and very visual. Great book. One of my favorite authors. "

" jack london is that kind of writer who wrote only on those things which he himself experienced, both of the stories in this book is based on his own experience... i really like th first stories "White Fang" but the second story didn't appeal me as the first one. "

" Had to read this in school..... "

" Another school home reader that I didn't like. Love being an adult and choosing my own books! "

" this was a great book...im sorry than john thorton had died tho... "

" i love these little pocket books. a great couple of stories as well. quintessential London. "

" Didn't "get" it. I'm afraid I prefer Jack London's quotes on writing to his view of the dog life. "

" I think this was a really good book because it had a lot of realistic events and it had a lot of action and suspense. "

" I read this as a teenager and loved the stories and the settings and re read it regularly too. Its a powerful story and one that just engrosses you from beginning to end. "

" I read this when I was a kid. Great story, I loved it at a time when i hated reading. However, I wonder if it will be just as good to read as an adult. Easy read "

" My fifth grade teacher read White Fang aloud to our class way back in 1971. I was mesmerized by London's language and the images he conjured up in my mind. I read Call of the Wild later and decided then and there that Jack London was up there on my favorite authors list. "

" This book has never lost its appeal. "

" I really enjoyed this book. Because Buck is a good dog who has bad things happen, and he is still good. My favorite line in this book is "as he sings a song of the younger world, which is the song of the pack." "

" Loved this book. Has a lot to say about life and our views on what the perfect life is. Loved it. "

" I think I was in fifth grade when I read this? Didn't like it then. "

" One of my favorite books. "

" Didn't "get" it. I'm afraid I prefer Jack London's quotes on writing to his view of the dog life. "

" A classic dog story, despite London's early 20th century cultural prejudices. I enjoyed it - and finished it very quickly. "

" I really wasn't expecting to like this book this much. But for some reason it touched me. "

" Hadn't read these novelettes since high school and I was amazed at how well Jack London wrote. The stories don't seemed outdated at all. Great imagery and really in-depth character development. He was a true master. "

" It was a quick read that I borrowed from the library as a teenager. I wasn't impressed at all. I was expecting much more by this author. I found it really boring. Not my cup of tea. "

" Pick a version with an intro that goes a bit into the history of this book- it's fascinating and makes the book so much more fun to read. Fast read- great for dog lovers. "

" Often referred to as a "children's classic" I enjoyed it as an adult. I'm a fan of Jack London. "

" Epic read for its length, really enjoyed the punchy narrative. The cruelty i have no doubt was a reality, though i wouldn't recommend it to my more sensitive dog loving friends! Loved the language, makes a change from modern watered down literature. "

" Excellent story and a great insight into man/dog and dog/dog relations. Very philosophic and truthful in its message that love and kindness is what builds strength of character in man or dog. Good historical picture of the Gold Rush years as well. "

" One of my favorite Socialist writers of literature. "

" The quintessential young-adult tale of wilderness, survival, human-animal relationships, and hardship. So amazing! "

" I'm not a huge fan of Jack London, but I do like this book. "

" I read this as a teenager and loved the stories and the settings and re read it regularly too. Its a powerful story and one that just engrosses you from beginning to end. "

" While I found the writing to be fairly simple, it still painted a very stirring picture. "

" Gripping and moving - the kind of book you'll want to read again. "

" Survival of the fittest---and the neverending cuelty of man! "

" Pick a version with an intro that goes a bit into the history of this book- it's fascinating and makes the book so much more fun to read. Fast read- great for dog lovers. "

" A compelling adventure of a domesticated dog that goes wild. A times enthralling, sad, and downright scary. An incredible look into the wild, a wild place, and nature stripped naked. "

" great book expains alot about the wilderness of being out doors "

" Now I know why this book is a classic. The writing is superb and the tale is gripping. This audio book helped me pass the time on my daily commute. "

" While I found the writing to be fairly simple, it still painted a very stirring picture. "

" Pure poetry. I remember thinking this was a sad story when I watched a film of it as a child, but this is not a sad story. It just is. And London is a lyricist. Absolutely beautiful. "

" The Call of the Wild was refreshing. There was depth to the story, but it was also quite blunt and self-explanatory. The story was gripping; I found myself rooting for Buck out loud. It made me think a good deal about natural instincts and what lies deep inside all of us. "

" This was a great book and Movie! "

" A Classic. Jack London's most well-known. I was fortunate enough to have to read it in school. Picked in up again while traveling and it was as good as I'd remembered it. "

" A classic tale. Very good. Written beautifully. "

" Excellent story about discovery of one's true nature. "

" London is classic great storytelling...must read for anyone. :) "

" Unique story about the dog leader. "

" I enjoyed White Fang more, but both were fantastic stories. "

" I read this book as a young girl, when my obsession with Jack London was in full swing. Fantastic tale of survival that will make you want to first get out of your cubicle, and second, make you want to get a dog. Not just any dog, a wolf-dog with a loyalty fiercer than his bared teeth. "

" this book is awesome ..... its kinda sad and boring at the starting but at the end the end its just freaking awesome man x_x once you get the picture of the whole story "

" It was such a great book. Great details with specific and amazing truths about wolves in particular and nature in general. "

" It was such a great book. Great details with specific and amazing truths about wolves in particular and nature in general. "

" It was such a great book. Great details with specific and amazing truths about wolves in particular and nature in general. "

" London's "The Call of the Wild" is a beautiful and emotional depiction of the life of a dog born and raised in a loving environment. He is betrayed and has to cope with life in the wild. "

" London's "The Call of the Wild" is a beautiful and emotional depiction of the life of a dog born and raised in a loving environment. He is betrayed and has to cope with life in the wild. "

" London's "The Call of the Wild" is a beautiful and emotional depiction of the life of a dog born and raised in a loving environment. He is betrayed and has to cope with life in the wild. "

" London's "The Call of the Wild" is a beautiful and emotional depiction of the life of a dog born and raised in a loving environment. He is betrayed and has to cope with life in the wild. "

" London's "The Call of the Wild" is a beautiful and emotional depiction of the life of a dog born and raised in a loving environment. He is betrayed and has to cope with life in the wild. "

" London's "The Call of the Wild" is a beautiful and emotional depiction of the life of a dog born and raised in a loving environment. He is betrayed and has to cope with life in the wild. "

" London's "The Call of the Wild" is a beautiful and emotional depiction of the life of a dog born and raised in a loving environment. He is betrayed and has to cope with life in the wild. "

" London's "The Call of the Wild" is a beautiful and emotional depiction of the life of a dog born and raised in a loving environment. He is betrayed and has to cope with life in the wild. "

" Really enjoyed reading about Buck and his life. It's good to go back and read some classics especially when your teacher didn't assign them!! "

" Really enjoyed reading about Buck and his life. It's good to go back and read some classics especially when your teacher didn't assign them!! "

" Really enjoyed reading about Buck and his life. It's good to go back and read some classics especially when your teacher didn't assign them!! "

" Really enjoyed reading about Buck and his life. It's good to go back and read some classics especially when your teacher didn't assign them!! "

" Really enjoyed reading about Buck and his life. It's good to go back and read some classics especially when your teacher didn't assign them!! "

" Really enjoyed reading about Buck and his life. It's good to go back and read some classics especially when your teacher didn't assign them!! "

" Really enjoyed reading about Buck and his life. It's good to go back and read some classics especially when your teacher didn't assign them!! "

" Really enjoyed reading about Buck and his life. It's good to go back and read some classics especially when your teacher didn't assign them!! "

" A wonderful, quick read. I loved that it was written from the perspective of the dog, and while London clearly has an idealistic view of nature, I enjoyed it thoroughly. In fact, I enjoyed it because he painted nature in such a vibrant, idealistic way. "

" A wonderful, quick read. I loved that it was written from the perspective of the dog, and while London clearly has an idealistic view of nature, I enjoyed it thoroughly. In fact, I enjoyed it because he painted nature in such a vibrant, idealistic way. "

" A wonderful, quick read. I loved that it was written from the perspective of the dog, and while London clearly has an idealistic view of nature, I enjoyed it thoroughly. In fact, I enjoyed it because he painted nature in such a vibrant, idealistic way. "

" A wonderful, quick read. I loved that it was written from the perspective of the dog, and while London clearly has an idealistic view of nature, I enjoyed it thoroughly. In fact, I enjoyed it because he painted nature in such a vibrant, idealistic way. "

" A wonderful, quick read. I loved that it was written from the perspective of the dog, and while London clearly has an idealistic view of nature, I enjoyed it thoroughly. In fact, I enjoyed it because he painted nature in such a vibrant, idealistic way. "

" A wonderful, quick read. I loved that it was written from the perspective of the dog, and while London clearly has an idealistic view of nature, I enjoyed it thoroughly. In fact, I enjoyed it because he painted nature in such a vibrant, idealistic way. "

" Had to read it for school, don't remember much about it but I thought it was ok. "

" Had to read it for school, don't remember much about it but I thought it was ok. "

" Had to read it for school, don't remember much about it but I thought it was ok. "

" Had to read it for school, don't remember much about it but I thought it was ok. "

" Had to read it for school, don't remember much about it but I thought it was ok. "

" Had to read it for school, don't remember much about it but I thought it was ok. "

" Had to read it for school, don't remember much about it but I thought it was ok. "

" Had to read it for school, don't remember much about it but I thought it was ok. "

" I read this along with my 7th graders in my internship this semester. I'm not sure I really like this type of story, but Jack London was definitely a very good writer, and creative to be able to write from a dog's perspective. "

" I read this along with my 7th graders in my internship this semester. I'm not sure I really like this type of story, but Jack London was definitely a very good writer, and creative to be able to write from a dog's perspective. "

" I read this along with my 7th graders in my internship this semester. I'm not sure I really like this type of story, but Jack London was definitely a very good writer, and creative to be able to write from a dog's perspective. "

" I read this along with my 7th graders in my internship this semester. I'm not sure I really like this type of story, but Jack London was definitely a very good writer, and creative to be able to write from a dog's perspective. "

" I read this along with my 7th graders in my internship this semester. I'm not sure I really like this type of story, but Jack London was definitely a very good writer, and creative to be able to write from a dog's perspective. "

" I read this along with my 7th graders in my internship this semester. I'm not sure I really like this type of story, but Jack London was definitely a very good writer, and creative to be able to write from a dog's perspective. "

" I read this along with my 7th graders in my internship this semester. I'm not sure I really like this type of story, but Jack London was definitely a very good writer, and creative to be able to write from a dog's perspective. "

" I read this along with my 7th graders in my internship this semester. I'm not sure I really like this type of story, but Jack London was definitely a very good writer, and creative to be able to write from a dog's perspective. "

" Very well written, just not my type of book. "

" Very well written, just not my type of book. "

" Very well written, just not my type of book. "

" Very well written, just not my type of book. "

" Very well written, just not my type of book. "

" Very well written, just not my type of book. "

" Very well written, just not my type of book. "

" Very well written, just not my type of book. "

" This book is wasted on 10 year olds. "

" This book is wasted on 10 year olds. "

" This book is wasted on 10 year olds. "

" This book is wasted on 10 year olds. "

" This book is wasted on 10 year olds. "

" This book is wasted on 10 year olds. "

" This book is wasted on 10 year olds. "

" This book is wasted on 10 year olds. "

" It was really sad!!! It was hard to get through! "

" It was really sad!!! It was hard to get through! "

" It was really sad!!! It was hard to get through! "

" It was really sad!!! It was hard to get through! "

" It was really sad!!! It was hard to get through! "

" It was really sad!!! It was hard to get through! "

" It was really sad!!! It was hard to get through! "

" It was really sad!!! It was hard to get through! "

" It's told from the perspective of a dog! "

" I was really prejudiced, but it turned out to be a fair read. Still not my particular type of book.. but it I didn't feel the urge to put it down. "

" It's told from the perspective of a dog! "

" I was really prejudiced, but it turned out to be a fair read. Still not my particular type of book.. but it I didn't feel the urge to put it down. "

" It's told from the perspective of a dog! "

" I was really prejudiced, but it turned out to be a fair read. Still not my particular type of book.. but it I didn't feel the urge to put it down. "

" I was really prejudiced, but it turned out to be a fair read. Still not my particular type of book.. but it I didn't feel the urge to put it down. "

" It's told from the perspective of a dog! "

" It's told from the perspective of a dog! "

" I was really prejudiced, but it turned out to be a fair read. Still not my particular type of book.. but it I didn't feel the urge to put it down. "

" It's told from the perspective of a dog! "

" I was really prejudiced, but it turned out to be a fair read. Still not my particular type of book.. but it I didn't feel the urge to put it down. "

" It's told from the perspective of a dog! "

" I was really prejudiced, but it turned out to be a fair read. Still not my particular type of book.. but it I didn't feel the urge to put it down. "

" I was really prejudiced, but it turned out to be a fair read. Still not my particular type of book.. but it I didn't feel the urge to put it down. "

" An honest and brutal portrayal of the North seen the from the eyes of the dog. Jack London paints a wonderful and realistic picture but it is a little too harsh for me. "

" An honest and brutal portrayal of the North seen the from the eyes of the dog. Jack London paints a wonderful and realistic picture but it is a little too harsh for me. "

" An honest and brutal portrayal of the North seen the from the eyes of the dog. Jack London paints a wonderful and realistic picture but it is a little too harsh for me. "

" An honest and brutal portrayal of the North seen the from the eyes of the dog. Jack London paints a wonderful and realistic picture but it is a little too harsh for me. "

" An honest and brutal portrayal of the North seen the from the eyes of the dog. Jack London paints a wonderful and realistic picture but it is a little too harsh for me. "

" An honest and brutal portrayal of the North seen the from the eyes of the dog. Jack London paints a wonderful and realistic picture but it is a little too harsh for me. "

" An honest and brutal portrayal of the North seen the from the eyes of the dog. Jack London paints a wonderful and realistic picture but it is a little too harsh for me. "

" An honest and brutal portrayal of the North seen the from the eyes of the dog. Jack London paints a wonderful and realistic picture but it is a little too harsh for me. "

" I haven't read this in many years, and it was worth the read! Just awesome. "

" I haven't read this in many years, and it was worth the read! Just awesome. "

" I haven't read this in many years, and it was worth the read! Just awesome. "

" I haven't read this in many years, and it was worth the read! Just awesome. "

" I haven't read this in many years, and it was worth the read! Just awesome. "

" I haven't read this in many years, and it was worth the read! Just awesome. "

" I haven't read this in many years, and it was worth the read! Just awesome. "

" I haven't read this in many years, and it was worth the read! Just awesome. "

" I would not reccomend this book, unless you like dogs ripping peoples throats out! "

" I would not reccomend this book, unless you like dogs ripping peoples throats out! "

" I would not reccomend this book, unless you like dogs ripping peoples throats out! "

" I would not reccomend this book, unless you like dogs ripping peoples throats out! "