I've got mixed feelings on this one. I was really unsure of what I was getting into with this book. I really think that the author successfully pulled off the wolf theme, however the focus on what I considered to be relentlessly depressing family drama just isn't my bag. I can see why this hit the top of the charts, though. I'm just more of a sci-fi/adventure kind of fan. Assuming that the author actually did the research, I think I learned quite a few things about wolves and how they interact in packs. Of course, this might not be entirely accurate, but I really have no desire to follow it up.