Play Book Tag discussion

I enjoy Paulette Jiles and have read a few of her books, so The Color of Lightning caught my eye. It is based on the true story of Britt Johnson, a former slave who settled in Texas and began freighting as a way to earn a living.

Britt's wife, Mary and children were captured by the Kiowa. Jiles story moves between Mary and the children, Britt and an Indian Agent, Samuel Hammond.

I was intrigued by Britt and Mary's story but often felt that the chapters about Hammond were a slight distraction.

I loved that there was a scene with Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd in the book who was the protagonist in News of the World

If you enjoy Jiles writing and western stories, I recommend this book to you.

Nice review! I loved "News of the World" and keep looking for another book like that. It's awesome that Captain Kidd made an appearance in this book.

I enjoyed this one, too. (Holly there is brutality in this one - just be prepared - it's mostly front loaded.)

This book was a little uneven for me. There were things I really liked about it, but others not so much.

I loved the women's stories and how they fought for survival.