The Sea-Wolf
Sintesi dell'editore
When Humphrey Van Weyden finds himself struggling in the freezing waters of San Francisco Bay, he thinks the worst that can happen to him is drowning. After he is rescued by the Ghost and its captain, Wolf Larson, Humphrey discovers that there are fates far worse than death.
On Larsen's hell-ship, the dilettante hero is forced to slave as cabin boy and humble seaman. Over the seven months' voyage to the sealing grounds off Siberia, he engages in an epic duel with his ruthlessly Nietzschean skipper, a conflict that must end with the death of one of them.
In Humphrey's story, Jack London recalls his own adventures on a sealing vessel at the age of 17. And in the vivid dialogs between Larsen and Van Weyden, he gives the clearest definition of his savage philosophy of life.
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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- Amazon Customer
- 14/01/2017
Great classic
I really enjoyed the narrator's voice for Wolf Larsen. It was confident and husky and puzzled all in the perfect proportions.
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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- Scott
- 11/08/2013
Great in every way
What did you love best about The Sea-Wolf?
A true classic and the way Stephen Hoye read it was perfect.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Sea-Wolf?
Wolf Larson is an amazing creation.
What about Stephen Hoye’s performance did you like?
His voice doesn't distract at all. His many voices and accents were perfect throughout.
Any additional comments?
Listen to this version!
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Generale4 out of 5 stars
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- Joia
- 16/05/2016
great narration
good story. interesting mix of sea adventure with a little romance. some of the philosophies expressed may be a bit painful for the idealist.