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verov13's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
lectora21's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Suicide, Blood, Death, Animal death, Racism, and Rape
Moderate: Murder
book_concierge's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent. Powerful use of words. He can convey SO much in a little volume.
The Hayden brothers, Frank (a doctor) and Wesley (an attorney and sheriff) live in the shadow of their larger-than-life father, Julian. Wes is sheriff - a position inherited from his dad. When Wes's family helper, Marie Tall Feather, gets ill he calls on his brother to make a house call. But Marie's panic brings out a truth that sets the Haydens (and the town) on a path they would rather not be on but MUST follow.
The book reminds me of "To Kill a Mockingbird."
Book club # 1 read in Feb 2005; Book club # 2 chose it for July 2005 and invited the author to join us. What a treat!
The Hayden brothers, Frank (a doctor) and Wesley (an attorney and sheriff) live in the shadow of their larger-than-life father, Julian. Wes is sheriff - a position inherited from his dad. When Wes's family helper, Marie Tall Feather, gets ill he calls on his brother to make a house call. But Marie's panic brings out a truth that sets the Haydens (and the town) on a path they would rather not be on but MUST follow.
The book reminds me of "To Kill a Mockingbird."
Book club # 1 read in Feb 2005; Book club # 2 chose it for July 2005 and invited the author to join us. What a treat!
jml4231's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
shareen17's review against another edition
4.0
Short, well-written story told from the perspective of an adult looking back on an eventful summer when he was twelve. The book touches on racism, family dynamics, loyalty and the difficulty of dealing with horrific actions.
roseleaf24's review against another edition
4.0
A brief and quick read on the one hand, but a difficult book to read on the other. A sheriff of a small Montana town is faced with a case that causes a class of his loyalties and principles: family and tradition on one side, law and right on the other. I want to give trigger warnings, but can't without spoilers, so just know that there is much to be triggered by here.
karinlib's review against another edition
4.0
I went into this book with no expectations, but I finished this book in just a couple of hours, because it was so good. David Hayden, the main character, is recounting the events that happened within his family during the summer of 1948. He is twelve at the time, and they will change his life forever.
drawmeafish's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.75
disneypatty77's review against another edition
4.0
What a great little read. Liked reading from the view point of David. I'm glad the story didn't get into specifics.