SUPERB based on 6 reviews
Bloggers’ book review summary
A chilling, well-researched page turner, Killers of the Flower Moon is a must-read true story about murder within the Osage Nation, once America’s wealthiest community.
| Superb | 4 |
| Good | 1 |
| Mixed | 1 |
| Unfavourable | – |
Book description from the publishers, Penguin Random House, Knopf Doubleday and Vintage
In the 1920s, the richest people per capita in the world were members of the Osage Nation in Oklahoma. After oil was discovered beneath their land, the Osage rode in chauffeured automobiles, built mansions, and sent their children to study in Europe.
Then, one by one, the Osage began to be killed off. The family of an Osage woman, Mollie Burkhart, became a prime target. One of her relatives was shot. Another was poisoned. And it was just the beginning, as more and more Osage were dying under mysterious circumstances, and many of those who dared to investigate the killings were themselves murdered.
As the death toll rose, the newly created FBI took up the case, and the young director, J. Edgar Hoover, turned to a former Texas Ranger named Tom White to try to unravel the mystery. White put together an undercover team, including a Native American agent who infiltrated the region, and together with the Osage began to expose one of the most chilling conspiracies in American history.
Publication date: April 18, 2017 (Penguin Random House)
#BookTok review of David Grann’s Killers of the Flower Moon
 SUPERB | “Killers of the Flower Moon was truly captivating and insanely well researched and I couldn’t put it down.” @booksaresick |
The Killers of the Flower Moon book reviews by independent bloggers
SUPERB | “Killers of the Flower Moon must be read to be appreciated. All of it unfolds so economically with a final twist as profound as any I have read in this historical crime genre. Better than any podcast or article or book I have read or listened to recently, it answers in an indirect historical context the question: what is wrong with this country?” Vaughn’s Stack of Books |
SUPERB | “With a true-crime twist as the story follows the birth of the FBI, it was so interesting to learn about this time in history that I knew absolutely nothing about. A brilliantly researched and exposing non-fiction, Killers of the Flower Moon is a shocking story of racism, cruelty, and greed, and it’s definitely a piece of our history that needs to be more commonly acknowledged.” Read, Watch & Drink Coffee |
 MIXED | “It’s well-written and fast paced, and I enjoyed it a great deal. I certainly am floored that I’ve never heard of these murders before. However, as a historian, I came away feeling that it was ‘History Lite.’ This is a book of popular history, meant for the masses. As such, it’s a great introduction to this time period, the history surrounding the murders, and the Osage themselves. If you’re looking for a true historical account, you’ll be a bit disappointed.” KS Writer & Teacher |
SUPERB | “… it’s riveting, shocking and told in such a vivid manner that you would think the author was a witness to all the events in the ’20s … If you’re a true crime fan, you definitely need to read this one … If you’re wondering if your book club should read this, I definitely think it will warrant a lot of discussion.” Book Club Chat |
 GOOD | “It’s unfortunate that the white culture hasn’t listened to or heard the Osage Nation, and credit is given to David Grann for hearing their voice and telling this well-researched story that documents the crimes against the Osage and includes interviews with many in the Osage community. I wish that the first part of the story could have been told from an authentic Osage perspective. I think if the Osage could tell their own story, it would help them find a stronger voice.” Reading Ladies |
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