A review by tmcphetridge4
In the Wild Light by Jeff Zentner

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I really liked this book! I wouldn't have picked it up if not for the class that I am helping to teach this fall. But I am really glad I did! I've been advertising this book as a book on relationships of all kinds: mentorships, familial relationships, friendships, romances... it has just about everything! I thought that Cash's perspective and experiences were so unique and refreshing, in the sense that he has a certain "strength through adversity" that doesn't feel inherently toxic. I know that the author wanted to tackle toxic masculinity and I think it was done really well. There was only one part of the book that I wasn't really a fan of, but I can't forsee a way around it. Other than that, I thought it was deeply tragic, yet still hopeful for a better future. 
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