The Call of the Wild

By: Jack London

Narrated by: Frank Muller

In 1897 Buck, a shepherd dog, is kidnapped and shipped to the Klondike gold fields. Pressed into service as a sled dog, Buck is abused by humans and tormented by the other dogs - until he learns "the law of club and fang." Along with the skills Buck needs to survive - how to keep warm in the frozen land, the ability to scent dangerous weather changes, and how to fight ferociously - he learns the song of the wolves and the powerful attraction it exerts. This eloquent tale of adventure evokes with stirring realism the Alaskan Gold Rush, and the dangers and beauties of that northern wilderness.

Public Domain (P)1980 Recorded Books, Inc

Critic reviews

"Frank Muller commands attention from his first words. Muller tells the story of Buck, a St. Bernard/shepherd dog who is kidnapped from his cozy domestic life and sent to the frozen North. As Buck is misused by humans and ferociously attacked by other dogs, Muller twists his voice to show Buck's contempt and rage. His performance is painfully real as Buck lashes out against starvation, thirst, and anyone who falls afoul of him. Thanks to Muller's artistry, Buck's experiences are spellbinding.... Listeners will believe they can hear Buck howl and sing 'the song of the wolves.'" (AudioFile magazine)

"Muller reads with expression and variety that match the varying moods, feelings, and attitudes of all the characters, dogs included." (Kliatt Magazine)
"It gave us the sense of the cold, the snow, and most of all, the primeval feelings that London described." (The New Yorker)

Masterful storytelling!

Though a dated version, it is indeed superb! Muller's narration was gripping and never waivered! Excellent!

GREAT STORY

Would you listen to The Call of the Wild again? Why?

Yes, it's well wrote and well presented and I like this kind of story.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Call of the Wild?

The whole thing was great, but maybe when Buck got back near the end of the story and the only person he ever loved was killed by Indians. He then gave them what for.

Which scene was your favorite?

When Buck was saved from the cruelty of those idiot young people from California

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The whole thing moved me.

Frank muller is the way to go

Best possible narrator for this book. Frank muller does a stunningly fantastic job. There are many options for the narrator of this book but all of them pale in comparison to frank

started out with a bang

and ended up not so interesting. My interest was caught up in the begining but as the book near the end it was sorta lumped up and ended. Not all stories end up happy, and certainly this one was not happy at all, but the author seem to just say everone died and how tragic this was for the people and dogs. Plus, the narrator's voice and reading of this book had an abnormal changes of tones. It did not flow; more like a start and stop and the background sounds did not match.

Great story & narration, sound quality varied.

What made the experience of listening to The Call of the Wild the most enjoyable?

Great story.

What did you like best about this story?

The stripped down essence of pain and physical hardship existing alongside love and pride in the same existence. Buck doesn't just fantasize about what was or could be, but embraces what is.

Which character – as performed by Frank Muller – was your favorite?

John Thornton

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No

Any additional comments?

This recording needs to be cleaned up if not redone.

Sadly wonderful

This book is not what I expected. What happens is almost all terrible, but there's something beautiful woven within. Very nicely done. I'm gonna have to see that new movie now.

Ever Great

No one alive or dead has the skill of Jack London. Mueller's reading proves it!

The Preeminent Edition

You will NOT be disappointed choosing this version over the many forgettably average, if not competent performances out there. IMHO, this is by far the highest quality performance out of the countless editions I have encountered— it stands head and shoulders above any other audio version, except for one significant flaw — the audio quality (likely an unmastered recording), is subpar, and in fact, on the wrong speakers or with earbuds, quite harsh and tinny. If someone cleaned up the recording, this would be the definitive audiobook of The Call of the Wild.

Loved this book Great Classic

Would you listen to The Call of the Wild again? Why?

No because time is short and there are so many great books.But I would choose others by the same author and reader. I would definitely recommend it to others

Never gets old

This is one of my favorite books, and Frank Muller's reading of is unsurpassed. I've listened to it many times and it never gets old.