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multipletrees's Reviews (1.5k)

informative slow-paced

I disagree with her use of the term "nativism" and found the book to overall be a very slow read, but the narration and analysis of the events seems sound to me.
challenging funny medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Empire of the Summer Moon: Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches, the Most Powerful Indian Tribe in American History

S.C. Gwynne

DID NOT FINISH

Racist as hell. 

The author chooses to use very different narrative techniques and language to depict how each side treated prisoners. Guess which side got what kind of treatment? 

The author also says shit like barbarian and stone age and primitive about the Comanches. The story sounded interesting but these choices make it clear that the author cannot be trusted to relay history accurately.

this was really good but I don't think I understood it properly, I need to reread it in a while