I am a little begrudging of wealthy people reporting on the downtrodden, but London is hardly up there with the Bono's of this world. Though, this book is patronising at times. To my mind, the book forms two parts; one as a partcipant, the second has a sociological exercise. The former is interesting, engaging and full of characters, the latter, while informative is a bit of a labour to read through - expect repetition. That being said, a good exposure to the realities of the other half.

The author sometimes says things that betray a weak character (and the racism, sexism, and horrific beliefs of the time), but otherwise it’s an eye opening and intently horrific book well worth reading.

Yazıldığı döneme ışık tutan bir eser.

Jack London her zamanki gibi okuruna gerçekliği hissettirebilmek için incelediği topluluğun içine karışarak onlardan biriyken gözlediklerini aktarmış. Yoksulluğun topluluk kurallarıyla çatıştığı, hayatın gerçeklerinin tokat gibi yüze çarptığı sorgulatan bir kitap.

Alıştığımız romanları gibi değil, bambaşka bir tür ve tarz ama kalemin sahibi London olunca öğretici ve düşündürücü.

Interesting, sometimes pedantic, amateur sociologist look at the poor in London in the early 20th century.

Holy condescension, Batman! The stars are for the stories he related. Not so much his commentary.

A lesson in living for all