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jackbifrost 's review for:
The Buffalo Hunter Hunter
by Stephen Graham Jones
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was my first time reading one of Stephen Graham Jones’ novels and it was genuinely incredible. I haven’t had a book be above a 3.75 in a while and I’m so glad this was the book to break that streak. Though I struggled slightly at the beginning with the various animal names and historical figures, as I read further that all fell away and I was just immersed in the story (I also googled some of the names to better understand the historical context).
Stephen Graham Jones’ writing is so compelling and the epistolary format enhanced the story in so many ways that made it difficult to put the book down. I loved his take on vampire lore and the historical setting, his characters are so distinct and memorable that I know Good Stab will be a character that will stay with me. I’m looking forward to picking up his other books that I have on my shelf and will definitely pick up a finished copy of the Buffalo Hunter’s Hunter when it’s out.
Stephen Graham Jones’ writing is so compelling and the epistolary format enhanced the story in so many ways that made it difficult to put the book down. I loved his take on vampire lore and the historical setting, his characters are so distinct and memorable that I know Good Stab will be a character that will stay with me. I’m looking forward to picking up his other books that I have on my shelf and will definitely pick up a finished copy of the Buffalo Hunter’s Hunter when it’s out.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Genocide, Gore, Racism, Violence, Blood, Suicide attempt, Colonisation, War
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Racial slurs, Self harm, Torture, Vomit
Minor: Sexual assault