My knowledge of Jack London extended no further than The Call of the Wild so learning that another of his novels pretty much functions as the key to understanding Susan Sontag's ambition sent me to this autobiographical novel. His life of an adventurer turned self-educated writer and philanthropist did not disappoint and will resonate with anyone who ever has received a publisher's rejection slip--or tasted fame. But Martin has the last laugh if you ignore the book's ending which I'm certain is the reason it isn't more popular. After all, there aren't many classic novels that masquerade as an intellectual bodice-ripper and London's purplish prose demands to be read aloud. Now a major motion picture--in Italian, no less!
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