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literaturesciencealliance's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
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? Yes
3.0
I can see why people love this book and think of it as one of their favorites. For me it really overstayed its welcome. Its such a character driven story and I didn't really like or care about most of the characters. I think it began to lose me when we got to part 2 and started adding more point of views. I was never convinced that those needed to be there, they were my least favorite parts and added to the length of the book. I also didn't really love the ending but totally recognize that as a personal taste thing. Its a really solid historical fiction and shows the darker and less glorified side of being a cowboy and ranger in the 1800s. Would recommend if you like exploring that setting and want to read one of the most beloved books in that genre.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Animal death, Death, Child death, Kidnapping, Gore, and Gun violence
Moderate: Blood, Violence, Xenophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief
stupendoussteve's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Part One can be a bit slow, it is chock full of character development which does pay off in the end but can be difficult at first. Later on the book has action, drama, and depth. There are parts that had me close to tears, it really does pull you in. The characters themselves seem very realistic, and not overly stereotypical. They all have their own personalities and motivations, they are all flawed and damaged people in various ways. It adds a lot.
I added a lot of content warnings but they should not be taken as negatives to this book at all. This book feels true to the post-civil war time period in the wild west. It was not a gentle place. This book does not feel explicit, it does not glorify the bad things that happen.
I added a lot of content warnings but they should not be taken as negatives to this book at all. This book feels true to the post-civil war time period in the wild west. It was not a gentle place. This book does not feel explicit, it does not glorify the bad things that happen.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Child death, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Minor: Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts, and Adult/minor relationship
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