Summary of this Book... | ||
It's the 1870-1890's and Trent Walker, a white and US Calvery soldier makes friends with Indian, Blazing Star. The two struggle to keep their friendship alive even during trying times. At one point, Blazing Star tortures Trent because he thinks Trent has killed his wife. Later on in the book, white cav soldiers torture Blazing Star. The book ends with their children defining their own relationships. There's room for a sequel. The author of this book is WDC's very own:SHERRI GIBSON | ||
This type of Book is good for... | ||
I think there was a lot of research done and I think it's historically accuate. | ||
I especially liked... | ||
This book is the first in a long, sweeping family saga. | ||
I didn't like... | ||
Well, (blushes) if anything, I thought there were several phrases that were repeative like "Apollo-like Ogalala." | ||
When I finished reading this Book I wanted to... | ||
check out the sequel. | ||
This Book made me feel... | ||
It was an interesting read. It was certainly as aspect of history I hadn't explored before. | ||
The author of this Book... | ||
Was very knowledgable in the topic. She had a passion for the story which the reader could feel. | ||
I recommend this Book because... | ||
It covers an interesting time in American history that is glossed over in school. | ||
Further Comments... | ||
It really is the start of a family saga. It's a good opening, but very graphic in places and I would recommend it for a mature reader. | ||
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Created Dec 07, 2007 at 1:00pm •
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