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ruthailuj's review against another edition
I really enjoyed this story. The weaving of the old tales from Africa & the old Cheyenne( I think) tales with the storyline is well done. I found myself leaning toward as I neared the finish- anticipating the outcome. I could easily recommend it. But the lack of proofing really would distract me as I was reading. It's really disappointing to see so many mistakes in a finished copy. I was turned off from buying my own copy of a book I loved because of one grammatical error I found; this book is riddled with them. It should be fixed.
brandinh's review against another edition
4.0
Definitely the most affecting of the Bruchac novels I’ve read thus far, Brothers of the Buffalo does not shy away from depicting the cruelty inflicted on Native Americans by the people of our new nation. Reading about the proud, strong warriors being chained in preparation for exile brought on a wave of sadness and shame. Minor typos here and there indicate another pass with an editor would have been ideal. Deducted one star due to potentially problematic depiction of Wash’s relationship with his former owners. While he does make clear that he and his family were slaves and “owned” by the “white Vances,” at times he seems to look back on them with a slight fondness. Perhaps this is not entirely inaccurate, but it struck me as possibly inappropriate. It is also a possibility that I am reading more into it than intended or other readers would. However, I don’t feel qualified to make a determination either way and suggest seeking input from professional reviewers and members of the black community if you are concerned about purchasing.
kevinhendricks's review against another edition
4.0
A back and forth perspective on the Indian wars of the 1870s as told by a black U.S. cavalryman and a Cheyenne warrior. I've read very few accounts that have such respect for native cultures. It's refreshing to get a wild west story that's a little more accurate.
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