Reviews

Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two by Joseph Bruchac

k1berry's review against another edition

More like a nonfiction war book — which just isn’t where my interests are, but do think it is an important story to tell. I enjoyed the first part of the book. 

roseleaf24's review against another edition

3.0

This book reads like nonfiction. It's very facts-oriented, not quite enough story to it. But it's accessibly written and very important. I know I have heard a lot more about the Navajo Code Talkers in the time since this book came out than I ever had before it.

andreahaz's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

sallyavena's review against another edition

5.0

A well done historical fiction that gives a good glimpse into the lives of those that were outcast and then needed. The setting is enough that you get a feel of the war but not too much to take away from the real story.

eskupslp's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional informative inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

bookish_mrs_w's review against another edition

3.0

2.5
Code Talkers felt more like a non-fiction read. It was interesting…I didn’t love the war scenes…I had a hard time staying engaged during those scenes. I did really enjoy hearing about Ned’s life leading up to him being a code talker.

bookish_mrs_w's review against another edition

3.0

2.5
Code Talkers felt more like a non-fiction read. It was interesting…I didn’t love the war scenes…I had a hard time staying engaged during those scenes. I did really enjoy hearing about Ned’s life leading up to him being a code talker.

charlotteg's review against another edition

3.0

This book is basically nonfiction with a little bit of fiction. However, it's not too bad for a school book.

bfrodermann's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

cunrrrrr's review against another edition

5.0

This is probably the first book I had ever taken the initiative to read on my own. I remember enjoying it, and it had given me a good enough impression to take up reading independently of school.