Helpful Score: 5
I enjoyed this author's previous book, One Thousand White Women, much more than this one which had too many stereotypical characters and was so brutal and depressing. It was interesting but is not something I'd willingly reread.
Helpful Score: 2
Jim Fergus does for the Apache in this book what he did for the Cheyenne in his earlier work. Although mostly fiction, his depiction of the tribes and the every day lives they lead brings them to you as people, not just stereotypes.
Hope there will be more forthcoming from Mr. Fergus.
Hope there will be more forthcoming from Mr. Fergus.
Helpful Score: 2
Just as good as the first book I read by him, ONE THOUSAND WHITE WOMEN. He is one of the best authors I have ever read.....Highly recommend reading as of his books.
Helpful Score: 2
I opened this book just to get a feel for it and couldn't put it down!
In journal format, the main character narrates a fascinating tale of his adventures in the Southwest and Mexico. A trip to go into a remote area of Mexico to barter for a boy who was kidnapped by the Apaches several years before takes some unexpected turns.
It is well-written and along with the drama, has a fine sprinkling of humor.
In journal format, the main character narrates a fascinating tale of his adventures in the Southwest and Mexico. A trip to go into a remote area of Mexico to barter for a boy who was kidnapped by the Apaches several years before takes some unexpected turns.
It is well-written and along with the drama, has a fine sprinkling of humor.
Helpful Score: 1
I knew I'd like it as I LOVED 1000 White Women & I was not disappointed. Believable & based on 1 bit of a true story. Wish he'd write some more
The story line is full and rich with its characters. It's an interesting book and a good read. There is profanity--the f bomb is used regularly by some of the characters.
I enjoyed this book very much, it was very well written, the story line was good & kept a reader wanting to see what came next for this group of characters. Although it left me wondering if Margaret ever returned to civilization & did Ned ever see his child. I found Tolley fun but I have my doubts that in 1932 a man would be that openly sharing with anyone & everyone about his sexual preference of men. Even with these questions over all it is a very good book.
This is a wonderful story that both myself and my husband enjoyed. The Wild West in the 1930s is a really unique backdrop for this adventure of a young photographer and a captured Indian girl. Looking forward to also reading 1000 White Women by this author.
I enjoyed this book. I'm looking for the prior book; 1,000 white women.
Really good and funny read. Glad I read it.
