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wjcalvert's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
janna128's review against another edition
5.0
This author has such an inmate ability to keep his readers engaged. Perhaps it's helpful that the subject matter is absolutely enthralling.
I've requested every single audiobook by Gwynne offered by my library as a result!
I've requested every single audiobook by Gwynne offered by my library as a result!
gfmetz's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
fast-paced
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, Racial slurs, Child death, Xenophobia, Trafficking, Violence, and Animal death
Minor: Slavery
heather_nb's review against another edition
2.0
While I’m glad to have a more developed understanding of the Comanches and this period of america’s ever-colonial history, the author relies on harmful, racist tropes to fill-out his book.
krysophylax's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.25
This is not something I would normally choose to read, but I gave it a chance as I enjoy Native American culture. It was about as captivating and informative as I can imagine a book on this topic could be. Impressive, enlightening and highly recommended.
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, and Child death
ekb523's review against another edition
3.0
Extremely interesting information and a lot that I didn't know about Native history. I felt like it leaned a little biased against the Indians with a lot of focus on the gore/horror of raiding parties on white settlers and at times there was SO much history/information that it felt a little like reading a textbook, but overall I absolutely feel I learned a lot!
greybeard49's review against another edition
4.0
A very well written and intelligent book. It walks a very well balanced line and does not pull it's punches when describing the actions of both sides - Indian tribes on one hand and the encroaching settlers and their government on the other. Neither comes out in a good light.
The story of the Cynthia Ann Parker, captured by the Commanche as a young girl, and her son, the Commanche chief, Quannah, are truly remarkable.
An exhilarating read and a wonderfully researched and skilfully told story.
The story of the Cynthia Ann Parker, captured by the Commanche as a young girl, and her son, the Commanche chief, Quannah, are truly remarkable.
An exhilarating read and a wonderfully researched and skilfully told story.
yotchki's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Historical non-fiction that reads like a novel. As brutal and unforgiving as it’s setting
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Xenophobia, and War
Moderate: Sexual violence and Gore