Reviews

The Light in the Forest by Conrad Richter

the_weirdling's review

5.0

I read it when I was a kid and for some reason really identified with the main character. I loved this book and read it in two days.

kilcannon's review against another edition

2.0

Felt a bit perfunctory. And perhaps a bit fetishistic.

I know it was written with an anti-racist purpose, but I'm not sure it achieved it.

lexieb's review

3.0

Certainly wasn't an amazing book, but I've read much worse for English class(Romeo and Juliet, i c u). I hated the ending, but it did make me cry. (although I was laughing hysterically a few seconds later due to the fact that Get Smart is on my television)

rochelleisreading's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring medium-paced

5.0

peterthelibrarian's review

I read this for school, but I don't remember it at all.

diamondolc's review

4.0

Lots of interesting insight and a powerful historical message, albeit a sad and pessimistic one. This is one of those books that all Americans should read.

tiffanie39e8e's review

adventurous challenging sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

brooklyn1's review

adventurous reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I liked it plenty. True Son was an endearing character and the side characters where interesting and succinctly-written. Most of the book dragged a bit in my opinion, but I would say it is worth reading for the last few chapters. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Colonisation, Kidnapping, Murder, and Racism

halfcentreader's review against another edition

2.0

A peculiar dilemma in American history, and in the end I was dissatisfied with the fate of True Son.

hannah_figgins's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0