“He was sounding the deeps of his nature, and of the parts of his nature that were deeper than he, going back into the womb of Time.”

So, I knew this book was about dogs, but I didn't realize how much this book was ABOUT DOGS. I loved the anthropomorphization and main character's POV and found myself completely in love with Buck from beginning to end. His development was as fascinating as following any well-drawn human protagonist.

I know this is a classic and widely adored for very clear and obvious reasons, and I realize I'm probably not adding much to the conversation. But the writing is so engaging and the themes are timeless, making this truly a book you can read and enjoy at any age. Also, for some reason, I thought I had read this as a kid, but I definitely hadn’t, so I’m glad I decided to pick it up!