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rebelliousflare's review against another edition
3.0
Virgil Wounded Horse. But alas even he couldn't save the book's meandering for a whole 200 pages. First 100 and last 50 ish pages were gold, and I enjoyed the exploration of Native identity and what justice means when you take it into your own hands. Curious for the next book!
ambeda's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Drug use, Violence, and Child death
raggedybookwyrm's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
4.25
snitcl's review against another edition
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
hilaryannbrown's review against another edition
3.0
An action-packed crime story set on a Lakota reservation - and a perspective that definitely deserves our attention. The narrator's tone was a bit too callous and brutal for me personally. Listening to the audiobook I found myself closing my eyes when things were getting gory?? Idk
vanvicki's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
chloe0908's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
danacanterino's review against another edition
2.0
Me gustó mucho la parte de la reserva, de conocer más sobre las creencias y costumbres de los nativos americanos, y cómo Virgil se va rencontrando con la identidad de su pueblo nuevamente. También, la historia de su familia y cómo él, es el resultado de esa historia.
Después de eso, el thriller en sí no me gustó para nada. Primero, no lo sentí como un thriller para nada, sino más bien una investigación policial sobre narcotráfico. Y me doy cuenta que detesto esas historias.
Es un buen libro, bien narrado y contruído, por lo que si el tema te interesa, te va a encantar. Pero para mí fue un gran no. Aunque espero ver algo más del autor, porque su forma de escribir es concisa, va al punto, pero no deja de lado las emociones de Virgil y de quién lo rodea.
Después de eso, el thriller en sí no me gustó para nada. Primero, no lo sentí como un thriller para nada, sino más bien una investigación policial sobre narcotráfico. Y me doy cuenta que detesto esas historias.
Es un buen libro, bien narrado y contruído, por lo que si el tema te interesa, te va a encantar. Pero para mí fue un gran no. Aunque espero ver algo más del autor, porque su forma de escribir es concisa, va al punto, pero no deja de lado las emociones de Virgil y de quién lo rodea.
intorilex's review against another edition
4.0
Actual Rating 3.5
I had no idea that Federal prosecutors refused to prosecute major felony's on Native American Reservations. I am saddened and appalled that Native American reservations continue to be used by criminals as places where they can commit crimes against the most valuable and vulnerable people in our country.
This book follows Virgil as he tries to protect his nephew and come to terms with his culture and identity. There were some slow parts, but it is a solid thriller that surprised me in the end. The most important part of listening to this book was the vulnerable states of reservations, and understanding more about how they exist in real life. Definitely a eye opening and important read.
And yes it took me a very long time to listen to this because of a crippling reading slump that I've been in.
I had no idea that Federal prosecutors refused to prosecute major felony's on Native American Reservations. I am saddened and appalled that Native American reservations continue to be used by criminals as places where they can commit crimes against the most valuable and vulnerable people in our country.
This book follows Virgil as he tries to protect his nephew and come to terms with his culture and identity. There were some slow parts, but it is a solid thriller that surprised me in the end. The most important part of listening to this book was the vulnerable states of reservations, and understanding more about how they exist in real life. Definitely a eye opening and important read.
And yes it took me a very long time to listen to this because of a crippling reading slump that I've been in.