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madneto's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
anniewill's review against another edition
3.0
After about 150-200 pages I was really into this story and found myself thinking about it when I wasn’t reading. I enjoyed the story from the beginning, but it took awhile to really hook me. I always like Bohjalian’s work- very readable books- not too heavy, but well written.
lannthacker's review against another edition
2.0
One of the main characters is detestable (spoiler: he's a cop) and the whole thing is somewhat white savior-y. Come to think of it, the ending leans on a major deus ex machina device, revealing a lack of dimension and nuance regarding female characters.
greenmachine31's review against another edition
3.0
I initially had a hard time getting into this book. The end kept my attention and I loved Alfred and the Herberts.
blebbing's review against another edition
4.0
The chapters narrated from the boy’s perspective make one painfully aware of how different the childhood of a foster child is from the idealized norm.
melohpa's review against another edition
4.0
Wasn't what I expected and while it started out slow, it ended up being a really good book. Almost a riveting read.
You were certainly cheering for the characters to succeed and find any happiness - no matter how small. Well, most characters anyway.
It certainly made me want to read Bohjalian again - my faith in him is restored.
You were certainly cheering for the characters to succeed and find any happiness - no matter how small. Well, most characters anyway.
It certainly made me want to read Bohjalian again - my faith in him is restored.
tschonfeld's review against another edition
3.0
This is somewhere between 3.5 and 4. It took me a while to get into it, and I think it's because I didn't like any if the characters. And I think I didn't like them because Bohjalian paints such human/flawed characters - too realistic for me! But I'm glad I read it.
ninapup's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I liked this book, but the ending was a disappointment.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
marie_gg's review against another edition
4.0
One of my favorite authors and a very nice man (I had the privilege of meeting him at a book signing several years ago), Bohjalian has the gift of bringing complex characters and plots to life. The Buffalo Soldier is no exception. He explores interesting questions of race, grief, and love.