Native Son Audiobook

" A great character, tragic story and excellent writing. I was thinking it would be a great book to discuss in a book club, but I think it might be more suited to an academic discussion/treatment. "

" This book pulled at my critical thinking abilities to reflect how far America has come in regard to racial opression of people of color. The distinct pain I feel towards this book is that Bigger was a product of Fate. Bigger is the result of systematic oppression. And Native Son is an aggress in-your-face conversation with that oppression. Richard Wright got my attention some 70 years later. He is genuis writer. "

" This is one of my favorite books. I had to read it in high school and it was so engaging. Bigger is the first protagonist that I got really angry at. I never understood the decisions he made because, to me, they were so obviously so wrong. I couldn't put it down when I was reading it. I'll have to read this book again to dive back into the deeper meaning of the novel. "

" Sometimes I try to catch up on all of those classic novels that I somehow didn't read in school. That's what brought me to Native Son. I understand why many people read this in school, and I understand the important statement it makes, but personally I found it so bleak, depressing and stressful that I couldn't wait for it to be over. "

" My entire AP lit class agreed that they couldn't stand this book. From disturbing material to eternal frustration at the decisions of the main character I'm only glad I read it to say I read it. "

" Read in high school one of my favorite books! "

" It was interesting, but I wouldn't re-read it. "

" DID YOU KNOW THAT BIGGER IS A PRODUCT OF HIS ENVIRONMENT "

" I remember being pretty traumatized by this book when I was 17. Don't really have the desire to revisit it and remember why... "

" I don't remember this book making much of an impression on me at the time I read it first. I'd like to re-read it now. "

" A very powerful and enthralling book. Now I see why it is a classic and is loved by my husband. "

" It's been quite some time since I've read this book, but from what I can remember I liked it and I might try rereading it in the future as a refresher. "

" The symbolism, the divide of race, class, and thought, add to the mix the writing of Richard Wright and you have a journey. "

" important book, but Max's speech during trail is way too long!!!! "

" Such a complex story and so true to what African American men and people in general have been feeling living in such a oppressive state. Very heartbreaking and creepy at the same time. "

" This is an amazing book- relevant today, yet set decades ago. "

" I might have liked it better if I hadn't read it in 10th grade of high school for a project. Somehow those books are impossible to enjoy. "

" I should read this again, because it always bothered me that I couldn't tell why the main character acted the way he did. Though I think that was the point, and I know people are complicated, I still want to peruse it again, now that I am older than a teenager, and see if I have more insight. "

" A must read for every American! "

" Opened my sheltered eyes to the ways of a world that is often unfair. This book was definitely sad, but very powerful and important. "

" This should be a must-read book in a senior high school literature class. An insight into the mind and life of a inner-city kid whose opportunities are limited and nothing seems to go right. "

" Very surprised at how much I enjoyed this book! It went so far beyond the usual African American Literature themes (think Oprah Book Club). This came as even more of a surprise because it was first published in 1940. This was my first Wright novel, and I am now a huge fan. It won't be my last! "

" Be prepared to be shocked at times. "

" I'm not sure how many stars to give this--four or five stars for excellence, but, honestly, I can't say I "liked" it, because it is so utterly disturbing. Probably one of the most disturbing books I've ever read. "

" Required in English Class. Better then I thought it would be. My friends were very grossed out by the actions Bigger takes; however I have read gruesome books that aren't even close to the same level as this, so I wasn't a shock. Good, but probably wouldn't read it for fun. "