Never Cry Wolf : Amazing True Story of Life Among Arctic Wolves
£3.49
A book that has left a lasting impression - I first read Never Cry Wolf when I was about 10 or 12, and it is a book I have reread every five years or so since. At the time it changed my opinion of wolves from a typical bloodthirty scarey creatures to a more rounded opinion.Mowat s unscientific techniques and his dry sense of humour liven up the book and make it an entertaining, as well as an informative, read.It is also a case-in-point of how men have blamed other animals for their own depredations - in this case the wolves were being blamed for the sudden slaughter of Canadian caribou in the 1960s. (This same thing still happens today - seals are blamed on the Scottish coast for the sudden disappearance of large fish stocks. Hmmm.)Never Cry Wolf has been one of my all-time-favourite books - I could recommend it to both adults and teenagers.
Great nature book. I adore it. - If you are looking for a good adventure in the nature book, this is it. Those who like dry humor will find it great. Aside from being wonderfully hilarious, it also shows a deeper perspective on the wolf-human relationship and the sad misconception about the typical stereotype of the wolf. Farley Mowatt truly is a great writer, his novels about animals show a man of great talent. However, I recommend this book to teens and adolescents, rather than adults. So if you are over 20, don t bother.
A good book for only some readers, I liked it. - I personally liked this book. I thought it was well written and it managed to interest me for the most part thoroughout the whole novel. I am a Freshman in High School and I was able to find this book easily readable, you just have to get into it, then you will like it. However, I may just find this book interesting because I just read A Separate Peace by John Knowles -(Not a very exciting book). The best part about Never Cry Wolf is that it is all a true story.
A clever and fun adventure - I gave Never Cry Wolf 5 stars beacuse it gave you an intimate relationship with wolves, not their blood thirsty myth. The wolf is not a blood thirsty kill everything in sight lone working creatures, but great parents, are wily, curios, clever,and intielligent. Another aspect I enjoyed about the book is it s portrayl with the wolves. The eskimos respect and will never harm wolves, and some may even be able to communicate with wolves. You will also enjoy Farley Mowats re-lived adventure. Never Cry Wolf is a great book and you will not regret reading it.
The book was simply great! - This was an extremely witty and suprising book. People with dry humor (or enough intelligence to catch irony)will find it hilarious! Great book, changes your perspective on wolves.