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The Light in the Forest by Conrad Richter

krpollard's review against another edition

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3.0

I appreciate what Richter was trying to do with this by painting a more sympathetic portrait of Native Americans in the '60s when writers were starting to question America's monolithic History, but I bristled a bit at some of the misogyny and stereotypical language. It left me wondering how accurate a depiction of Native American culture is this.

dr_laurie_1968's review against another edition

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3.0

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hauteclere's review against another edition

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4.0

Read because my son is reading it in 7th grade -enjoyed it. A balanced view of the interface between colonists and Native Americans written for a younger audience.

the_weirdling's review against another edition

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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

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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 against another edition

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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

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adventurous emotional inspiring medium-paced

5.0

peterthelibrarian's review against another edition

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

diamondolc's review against another edition

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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 against another edition

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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