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A Goodreads user asked this question about The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit:
Haven't read this but not likely to. The mere fact that he stole from people that worked hard for what they had...the fact that for 27 years this community in Maine lived in fear because of these unsolved burglaries that he committed is beyond shameful. He didn't live off the grid. He lived off of other people who worked for a living. "He survived by his wits and courage" ?? No. I don't think so.
Erika Daniels I do not know anyone personally involved with this story, project, or book but feel compelled to respond to this "question that is not a question." It…moreI do not know anyone personally involved with this story, project, or book but feel compelled to respond to this "question that is not a question." It is completely unfair to criticize a book when you have not even read it yourself. In no way does Michael Finkel condone burglaries and theft, and the themes of this story are far too complicated to be distilled into one brief synopsis.
I have read the book and am conflicted by Chris Knight's actions (mostly coming down on the side of saying they are completely wrong and he was wrong for 27 years). This book, however, does not take a side--Michael Finkel tells the story, poses some difficult questions, and leaves it to readers to form their own opinions.
If you do not want to read the book, don't do it. By the same token, do not condemn a book you have not read.(less)
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