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A review by samchase112
Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann
dark
informative
reflective
tense
slow-paced
4.5
An Indian Affairs agent said, "The question will suggest itself, which of these people are the savages?"
With clear, considering language David Grann gives a bloody history of the 1920s Reign of Terror on the Osage Tribe of Osage County, Oklahoma. Grann is careful to point out the inherently racist ideologies behind this haunting conspiracy while remaining respectful of Osage people, culture, and traditions. This is a dark, dark book but immensely interesting for its look into a period of time and a series of murders that have been buried in history.
With clear, considering language David Grann gives a bloody history of the 1920s Reign of Terror on the Osage Tribe of Osage County, Oklahoma. Grann is careful to point out the inherently racist ideologies behind this haunting conspiracy while remaining respectful of Osage people, culture, and traditions. This is a dark, dark book but immensely interesting for its look into a period of time and a series of murders that have been buried in history.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Gun violence, Racism, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Alcoholism and Stalking