elleisa's review against another edition
4.0
Such a fun read! I definitely enjoyed this one. I love westerns & I love horror. We need more in this genre!! I’m blowing through Sodergren’s books - just can’t get enough. Enjoyed the take on the dual writing, but thought it would be GREAT to see this as a series.
My biggest complaint is that this wasn’t long enough. I wanted the characters, especially in the 2nd half, to be more fleshed out. Sodergren does this so well, where Shred could have taken some more time on character development. I wanted to know more about Linda & her past. More about Carter & his losses. Especially, I wanted to read more about Lester.
Really hoping the western horror picks up - would love to read more like this! 4.5/5
My biggest complaint is that this wasn’t long enough. I wanted the characters, especially in the 2nd half, to be more fleshed out. Sodergren does this so well, where Shred could have taken some more time on character development. I wanted to know more about Linda & her past. More about Carter & his losses. Especially, I wanted to read more about Lester.
Really hoping the western horror picks up - would love to read more like this! 4.5/5
massacredmatt's review against another edition
5.0
Another great story from David Sodergren. His books have all been 5-stars for me, and the Navajo Nightmare was no different. Just brilliant. The bonus is, I've now been introduced to Steve Stred, and I am looking forward to reading more of his stories.
aimee4000's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
scottneumann's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
weathersreadsgarbage's review
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The first part of this book is absolutely marvelous and deserves nothing but praise. I love the exploration of horror westerns, revenge, and how deeply fucking tragic it all was. So good. Sodergren is such a hidden gem of a writer.
The second part really took it out at the knees though. The story just isn’t nearly as compelling and I have a looooot of beef about Indigenous rep. It doesn’t read as horror really so much as just some extra stuff. It deserves maybe a half star and I’ll likely avoid Stred’s other work.
The second part really took it out at the knees though. The story just isn’t nearly as compelling and I have a looooot of beef about Indigenous rep. It doesn’t read as horror really so much as just some extra stuff. It deserves maybe a half star and I’ll likely avoid Stred’s other work.
jessie85's review
adventurous
dark
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
bozzi1's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
I’d read and loved 4 stories by David Sodergren and recently discovered a love for western horror so when I saw The Navajo Nightmare I was super excited to read it. He did not disappoint. The first part, ‘Before’, was our introduction to Charles Anderson. It was brutal. It was brilliant. I absolutely loved it.
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Unfortunately, the second part of the book didn’t have the same cohesiveness. Steve’s writing style differs from David’s, so that took some getting used to and I found the plot in ‘After’ to be a bit confusing and disjointed.
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Overall, this was a fun read with plenty of gore and great characters, I just wish the second half were more polished.
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Unfortunately, the second part of the book didn’t have the same cohesiveness. Steve’s writing style differs from David’s, so that took some getting used to and I found the plot in ‘After’ to be a bit confusing and disjointed.
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Overall, this was a fun read with plenty of gore and great characters, I just wish the second half were more polished.
karlakayjenniges's review
4.0
"As so often with blasphemous acts, it all started on a Sunday. Truly if God has peace and righteousness on his side, then the devil has the best sense of humor."
Charles was a quick draw, on the wrong side of the law. Mary was a brothel working girl, suffering abuse by some of the men.
Now they are family. They move across the plains with their young son, searching for a new start, a home to call their own. Hoping to live a quiet life.
The family has an ill-fated run in with a disrespectful and hot headed gang of crooks. Charles protects his family not knowing it has exacted a retaliation, and what occurs is a deadly deed.
Charles seeks revenge, and makes an ungodly pact. But he doesn't understand the severity until it's too late. His soul is now not his own.
He becomes- The Navajo Nightmare.
And the hunt to end the Nightmare has begun.
I loved everything about this story! I had so much fun reading it! Brought me back to the good old days of watching western movies and shows with my dad. Gunsmoke, Lonesome Dove, The Cowboys, and of course he loved good old Clint Eastwood. The big difference here is that it is a Horror Western, blood, guts and gore, and supernatural demonic elements. It is just soooo dang good!! I also love the inclusion of the introduction and afterward, it adds that personal touch!
"The countryside unraveled it's beauty before the riders like a dropped spool of thread. Rivers flowed, hills jutted up, and valleys sprawled before them. A mix of green and brown colored the horizon, separated in places by the blue brush stroke of water." (That is pure beauty right there)!
Immerse yourselves in this nightmarish western! It's worthy!
I received a complimentary copy of this! Thank you so much for your kindness!
Charles was a quick draw, on the wrong side of the law. Mary was a brothel working girl, suffering abuse by some of the men.
Now they are family. They move across the plains with their young son, searching for a new start, a home to call their own. Hoping to live a quiet life.
The family has an ill-fated run in with a disrespectful and hot headed gang of crooks. Charles protects his family not knowing it has exacted a retaliation, and what occurs is a deadly deed.
Charles seeks revenge, and makes an ungodly pact. But he doesn't understand the severity until it's too late. His soul is now not his own.
He becomes- The Navajo Nightmare.
And the hunt to end the Nightmare has begun.
I loved everything about this story! I had so much fun reading it! Brought me back to the good old days of watching western movies and shows with my dad. Gunsmoke, Lonesome Dove, The Cowboys, and of course he loved good old Clint Eastwood. The big difference here is that it is a Horror Western, blood, guts and gore, and supernatural demonic elements. It is just soooo dang good!! I also love the inclusion of the introduction and afterward, it adds that personal touch!
"The countryside unraveled it's beauty before the riders like a dropped spool of thread. Rivers flowed, hills jutted up, and valleys sprawled before them. A mix of green and brown colored the horizon, separated in places by the blue brush stroke of water." (That is pure beauty right there)!
Immerse yourselves in this nightmarish western! It's worthy!
I received a complimentary copy of this! Thank you so much for your kindness!