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A review by aubreecoats
The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
If I read more horror books, then it will be because of this novel; if I don’t read anymore, then that statement still stands. This book is A RIDE. I will need a few days to process it.
Heartbreaking in its exploration and details of the American frontier and the effects on First Nation peoples, including the Marias Massacre, buffalo slaughters, and racism/prejudices of the time period. One quote sticks in my head:
“You cannot stop a country from being built.
We were already a nation. Why did you come for us?”
It is gory in some places; I had to put the book down and walk away. However, the author makes you feel like being stalked in certain parts. Symbolism is heavy throughout the book, especially as food/hunger/satiation is a common theme alongside loss, revenge, and rage. The book can be slow in certain parts, and the animal naming conventions can be confusing at first. I will check out the author’s other books to see if I am truly a horror reader.
Heartbreaking in its exploration and details of the American frontier and the effects on First Nation peoples, including the Marias Massacre, buffalo slaughters, and racism/prejudices of the time period. One quote sticks in my head:
“You cannot stop a country from being built.
We were already a nation. Why did you come for us?”
It is gory in some places; I had to put the book down and walk away. However, the author makes you feel like being stalked in certain parts. Symbolism is heavy throughout the book, especially as food/hunger/satiation is a common theme alongside loss, revenge, and rage. The book can be slow in certain parts, and the animal naming conventions can be confusing at first. I will check out the author’s other books to see if I am truly a horror reader.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Gore, Infertility, Racism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Colonisation