A review by mmotleyu
In the Wild Light by Jeff Zentner

4.0

I really like Zentner's style-- his rural, southern characters are beautifully described and the language throughout is lyrical. Papaw was elegant and raw and my favorite character. Even though I knew how this story would unfold and end, I was still captivated by the coming of age of Cash and Delaney and their prep school friends. Also, the celebration of the power of poetry was moving. I honestly don't know how many students would connect with this book, but many of my adult friends will love it.