A review by ashmente
The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit by Michael Finkel

4.0

Fast read, really interesting story, thoroughly enjoyed! I wanted more info from the actual hermit including more info about his day to day life but understandably he’s not very forthcoming so I don’t think the author had a lot to work with. Some parts of the book do feel a bit padded, I wonder what else the author could have done to add more to the story. Maybe more info about Maine as I had no frame of reference to understand how unbelievable it is that this guy lived alone in a tent through 27 Maine winters. I also want to know much more about his reintegration into society and his family!