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lisakerd's review
2.0
I liked the idea of this book, but the style of storytelling left me feel lacking.
Also, what’s the deal with not using quotation marks??
Also, what’s the deal with not using quotation marks??
peaknit's review
4.0
I've always been curious about people in the frontier who were captured by Native American. This book chronicles the travels of a child who is returned at age 10 after she is captured at 6. Captain Kidd, a 71 year old former soldier is hired to get her back to her family deep in Texas. It is quite an adventure. Quick read.
ttodd86's review
2.0
Maybe I need to stop reading book reviews. This is another case where my expectations probably worked against my ability to enjoy the book.
It is a good read, but certainly not a great one. To me, it felt a little bit like the author had started writing a longer book, got about halfway through and began to lack the motivation for it, so everything was quickly and smoothly resolved. For example, there is a lot of talk about a vast treacherous region where they will likely be vulnerable to attack -- nothing happens there, in fact, it is basically skipped over as a non-event. Similarly, why is there not a more direct interaction with either the Kiowa or another tribe? That seemed so much in line with where the book was heading, and the central fight within the girl, that when it did not occur I kind of felt like the writer chickened out. The conclusion wraps everything up far too neatly with way too much detail about what happens to all of the characters -- a section that frankly feels amateurish.
Finally, the idea that Kidd would go back to get the girl seems a bit untrue to both of the main characters. I understand that he loves and cares for her, but it seems a reach for him to essentially kidnap her and make himself a criminal -- this is the same person who sent money back to pay for two chickens. Meanwhile, Chohenna has shown us a level of gumption and ingenuity that makes it seem highly unlikely that she would simply stay with her uncle and aunt given their treatment of her.
It is a good read, but certainly not a great one. To me, it felt a little bit like the author had started writing a longer book, got about halfway through and began to lack the motivation for it, so everything was quickly and smoothly resolved. For example, there is a lot of talk about a vast treacherous region where they will likely be vulnerable to attack -- nothing happens there, in fact, it is basically skipped over as a non-event. Similarly, why is there not a more direct interaction with either the Kiowa or another tribe? That seemed so much in line with where the book was heading, and the central fight within the girl, that when it did not occur I kind of felt like the writer chickened out. The conclusion wraps everything up far too neatly with way too much detail about what happens to all of the characters -- a section that frankly feels amateurish.
Finally, the idea that Kidd would go back to get the girl seems a bit untrue to both of the main characters. I understand that he loves and cares for her, but it seems a reach for him to essentially kidnap her and make himself a criminal -- this is the same person who sent money back to pay for two chickens. Meanwhile, Chohenna has shown us a level of gumption and ingenuity that makes it seem highly unlikely that she would simply stay with her uncle and aunt given their treatment of her.
midwifereading's review
4.0
This sweet story lopes along at a relaxed and even pace through the Texas landscape of 1870, shining and golden. I loved it. It has the same feel as a deep southern drawl--wise and happy to move at its own pace, whether you come along or not.
Beautiful.
Beautiful.
jeisel's review
Ugh I wanted to like this! Sooo many say it’s such a sweet story.
This is sooo dry. At 100 pages in, I could not care less about this book or what happened to any of the characters so I’m throwing in the towel.
This is sooo dry. At 100 pages in, I could not care less about this book or what happened to any of the characters so I’m throwing in the towel.
rhoadesd20's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
fast-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? It's complicated
3.75
erintowner's review
I loved the character of Captain Kidd. Learning about the period after the Civil War and the psychology of captives gave me insight I didn't have previously.