Reviews

Ridgeline: A Novel by Michael Punke, Michael Punke

kflats's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful informative inspiring medium-paced

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

4.0

ajcohen21's review against another edition

adventurous informative fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No

4.25

laceej88's review against another edition

challenging informative tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• 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

mssweeney's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

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

4.5

capercaillie's review against another edition

adventurous reflective sad 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? Yes

4.0

Interesting historical fiction which dragged at points but was gripping at others. The pivotal event of the book - the Fetterman Fight - was an interesting choice since ultimately Crazy Horse and the Native Americans in general rapidly lost their way of life in the following years despite their victory at the fort. It was a very bittersweet ending knowing the future to come for the tribes.

Obviously a lot of liberties were taken with the characterisation of historical figures, but it made for an engaging story even if there was an undercurrent of a "few bad apples" settler narrative.

holly_young's review against another edition

adventurous informative 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

4.0

grimwinters's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative tense medium-paced

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

3.75

A historical fiction retelling of the Fetterman Massacre. Direct and well written. Prose is strong and reads as a story. Punke took creative liberty in the characters thoughts and behaviors that I felt complement the true account. 

thenschultz's review against another edition

adventurous informative medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

hunterdaughtridge's review against another edition

adventurous informative medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

botanist's review against another edition

adventurous dark 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? Yes

5.0