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Killers of the Flower Moon

the Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI
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Feb 28, 2024plausible rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A most fascinating story with the history behind it that wouldn't let me put it down It was a sad tale indeed. I took copious notes, and now I'll see the movie! The U.S. had dreadful racism and greed that goes on to this day.
Feb 27, 2024barbaramarkin rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I was saddened by the book because the events resulted from pure greed. I do question the ethics of any of the white people who located there after the oil was discovered on the Osage lands as there seemed to be nothing in the area that…
Feb 27, 2024Dsavoiardo rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I can't believe this story..from cover to cover it was just incredible..I have not seen the movie but can imagine how Scorsese portrayed the storyline as a Director...it is unfathomable how such a 'Reign of terror' was allowed..and…
Feb 24, 2024jreard rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Read to the end! You might feel like you got the point 3/4 of the way through. Finish the book to get the full impact! If you want to be entertained, by all means...watch the movie. In order to get a full understanding please read this…
Feb 18, 2024
I like this title, will know more after I read the book.
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Feb 11, 2024spudwil rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Interesting report of real life events but not the most engaging writing style. The movie might be better.
Jan 24, 2024
Oscar nominations for the film based on the book - Best picture; directing (Martin Scorsese); actress in a leading role (Lily Gladstone); actor in a supporting role (Robert De Niro); cinematography (Rodrigo Prieto); film editing (Thelma…
Jan 23, 2024
A compelling true crime account of the mysterious deaths that occurred within the Osage Nation in Oklahoma. Although it is a bleak topic, the narrative style makes it easier to read and process.
Jan 16, 2024jeannettekeir rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I did not find this book particularly well written but stayed with it because of the story itself. A shameful story of indigenous exploitation and murder by people who did it because they could. I gave it 3 stars only because of the…
Jan 16, 2024november2 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I’m about 80% through and have found it an informative and fast read for narrative nonfiction. I enjoyed the photos, learned a lot and found most of it a sad commentary on this period of our history.
Dec 15, 2023LenRudner rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
It felt like the author couldn't decide if he was telling a story or retelling a history. The facts are compelling and worth the investment.
Dec 12, 2023Millie416 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
I really wanted to like this book but couldn’t get into it. Found it confusing. Maybe the movie will hold my interest.
Nov 28, 2023Jack7752 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Very good book, well researched. Movie concentrates on a couple of stories, while this book reveals that pretty much the whole society surrounding the Osage was in on scamming them. Few records survived to document the loss of possibly…
Nov 13, 2023bocalibrary_Isabel rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I always love reading works that address history in a way that's accessible to everyone, and this is definitely one of those works. With photos, extensive primary-source work, and a smooth way of incorporating those primary sources into…
Nov 12, 2023mko123 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Read this--then see the movie. This is a despicable piece of American history delivered as an enthralling murder mystery. You won't put it down--or forget it.
Nov 08, 2023prayrygrl rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
An extremely tragic story that i had no awareness of. Another tragic story in western u.s. history: American Massacre by Sally Denton
Oct 22, 2023
Popular movie release Oct 2023
Oct 13, 2023MerrieR rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent and heartbreaking expose’.
Oct 11, 2023
definite read
Sep 28, 2023DevDynavore rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
I couldn't finish the book. I found it too disturbing. Mankind at its worst. An unpleasant reminder of what's going on all the time behind the headlines.
Sep 06, 2023SusyHendrix rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Gripping and horrifying.
Sep 04, 2023avocadotree rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
good
Aug 30, 2023madhatter56 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
An extremely riveting and well-researched account of the 1920s Osage murders, the birth of the FBI, and the aftermath of the oil booms of Oklahoma which led to greater corruption, violence, and racism in the interactions between white…
Aug 27, 2023KEIRA LATHAM rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
It’s a great story, but it needs to be told by a different author. The author uses 2-4 quotes on every single page, which I find ridiculous. It seems as though the author struggles to use his own words so much that he has to use someone…
Aug 01, 2023
beautiful. just beautiful. multiple layers of evil addressed. PURCHASE!