The Killing of Crazy Horse Audiobook

" I enjoyed this book but it took many detours (interesting ones) along the way. The final chapters that actually chronicle the death of Crazy Horse are well done and worth reading. "

" Very thoroughly researched book, which describes Crazy Horse, the Sioux, and the conflicts of that time in our history. "

" Another great example of what can go horribly wrong with history writing. This book is extremely well researched and that is probably its greatest weakness. The author feels he has to put in something about every item he researched, regardless as to whether it advances the story. You get the back story of nearly every minor character which just slows things down too much. The parts directly about Crazy Horse and his people and customs are well-written and interesting. It's just a shame that it gets bogged down in so much other minutiae. "

" Ah, the treachery. "

" Thomas Powers did an excellent job of retelling the life story of Crazy Horse from his battlefield exploits to his betrayal by his Sioux tribesmen. Powers used his research and documentation very well to make the participants come alive for the reader. Well done. "

" Wow. If you want a comprehensive tale of the last generation of plains indians, and how their downfall was accomplished by the US, this is probably one of the best. It shows the legends in their humanity, and their greatness. "

" Very readable history, and a worthwhile companion to "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee." "

" Interesting, in depth analysis of Crazy Horse's murder. At times it almost reads as if he is a Christ-like figure, heading to the cross. In some ways no doubt he was. "

" Could have used a better editor. He often repeats himself throughout the course of the book. I don't think it was intentional. "

" I've read many books on Native Americans and particularly on the Plains Indians. This book is the best of them all. It is very well researched and engagingly written. "

" I listened to this book, and it read like a novel. It was very comprehensive: discussing the period, the personal lives of the main characters, the cultural influences of the American Indians and the white American soldiers. REALLY good read (listen)! "

" Best book on this Indian hero to date. "

" This book is hard to judge because there aren't many books on this topic and I was very interested in reading a popular biography about Crazy Horse. I think the writing was a little dry and long-winded, but it was well-thought-out and a needed book. "

" It was interesting...though a bit repetitive to me. But that may just be because I read so many history books. "

" Wonderful, tragic, and true. Meticulous research. A must read for anyone who wants to understand the history of the Western United States. "

" Crazy Horse always said he would never be killed by a bullet, and he wasn't. But just like a trick prophecy in a fantasy novel, it doesn't play out exactly the way you'd expect--or want. A good read overall. "

" Really good, straightforward description of a charismatic leader and warrior and the unfortunate events and double-dealing that lead to his death. "

" I am interested in reading this just before I venture into Wyoming. This summer was an experience as I read of the indigenous wars while working in South Dakota, Nebraska, and Wyoming. This is another treatment of the same. "

" I probably should rate this higher, but I just couldn't quite get interested. Which is odd, because I really do enjoy Native American history--I have ever since I was a little girl--but somehow I never clicked with this book. It's well-written, though, and impressively researched. "

" It was interesting...though a bit repetitive to me. But that may just be because I read so many history books. "

" Could have used a better editor. He often repeats himself throughout the course of the book. I don't think it was intentional. "

" Interesting, in depth analysis of Crazy Horse's murder. At times it almost reads as if he is a Christ-like figure, heading to the cross. In some ways no doubt he was. "

" Powers' account of the Battle of the Little Big Horn is one of the clearest I have ever read. And his account of Crazy Horse's death makes one want to weep. "