The Color of Lightning Audiobook

" Fascinating story of a newly-freed black family that moves to Texas in 1863. It's based on a real family. The wife and two children are kidnapped by Native Americans, and the husband rescues them 8 months later. The author does a fantastic job of exploring the moral ambiguities in the relationship between settlers (especially black settlers since their ancestors were brought to the U.S. against their will) and Native Americans. Now I am interested in her other books as well. "

" If you like historical fiction this is a must read. It is based on a true story of the wild and wooly early frontier days in Texas. "

" About the 'wild west'. Not my favorite type of fiction. But a few pages in, was completely hooked. "

" An interesting story about strife among blacks, whites, and Indian tribes in post-Civil War Texas marred by uneven writing, sentence fragments, and abrupt transitions between scenes. "

" Jiles did a good job of bringing to life some lesser-known people and events from that part of American history. Read the full review. "

" Rich in texture, a vivid portrayal of the settling of Texas after the Civil War. Jiles seemlessly weaves together the sensibilities of three cultures, Comanche-Kiowa, Southern white and Southern black with insight from a Northern peace-keeping perspective provided by a Quaker Indian agent and a reporter. It's a beautiful telling and amazing in its ability to let us see so much. "

" Great fictional account of a true story. "

" Couldn't get into this one. "

" I really enjoyed the author's style of writing and the story line was compelling enough. For me, more insights into the plight of the Native-Americans and those who chose to live on their lands. "

" Honest fictional account of an historical period mostly unknown to us, namely the African American experience in Texas following the Civil War and the struggle with Native Americans. Hard to read in places due to explicit violence. Very non-judgmental. "

" Was interested in the book, knowing that the main character, was someone who actually did some of the things descripted in the story. Know Paulette Jiles worked hard, to piece this story together, wanted to give it, the respect and time it deserved. "

" Excellent, gripping historical novel about an African American family during the early 19th century, when Kiowas and Apaches raided North Texas and carried many settlers, mainly women and children, into captivity in the Indian Territory. "

" I loved the first half of this novel; the events were difficult to read about but vividly told. I found I reached a point where I was not motivated to continue reading and finally decided not to finish it. "

" Incredible book. Loved it, hated to have it end. So much great history and untold history. Wonderful imagery and language. Love this author! "

" A tough book to read--especially at the beginning--but very enlightening. About the American Indian tribal wars against the settlers in the Oklahoma-Texas territories with the focus on an African American Britt Johnson who rescues his wife, children, and a neighbors taken captives by the Comanches. "

" Extremely memorable characters set during a time in US history that I didn't know much about. Expertly composed and well worth the read! "

" loved this book, the right time period, close of Civil War, great story which included: Indians, freed slaves, and immigrants to TX and Quakers. "

" Historic fiction about the pioneers and the Indians on the prairie. One of the most interesting sections was about the Quaker Indian agent who struggled with his work. Wonderful writing, excellent story. Jiles wrote the terrific Enemy Women about the Civil War in Missouri "

" A very interesting story of the time after the War Between the States that takes place in Texas. It is the life a a Black Man who works to find his family that the Indians have stolen while he was off working. "

" The language is so lovingly crafted that it takes your breath away. A book that never really reached readers in the way it should have. I strongly recommend this book for lovers of historical fiction and for book groups. From the author of the highly acclaimed ENEMY WOMEN. Savor it.... "

" Paulette Jiles slays me every time. Gosh Her word choice is trancendant and her charecters make me put the book down and beg the skies for a happy ending - even when I know it's impossible. "

" Extremely memorable characters set during a time in US history that I didn't know much about. Expertly composed and well worth the read! "

" Good historical fiction. Not my typical book but I enjoyed it. "

" Although I really do enjoy historical fiction, this book did not really captivate me. I had no problem walking away from it to do other things. I read on because yes, it was interesting, but I didn't become attached to the characters at all. "

" This is about Britt Johnson - the story of his life. Opened my eyes to another part of American history. "

" I really enjoyed the author's style of writing and the story line was compelling enough. For me, more insights into the plight of the Native-Americans and those who chose to live on their lands. "

" Couldn't get into this one. "