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Dreamland Burning
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I have to admit I'm ashamed that I'd never heard of what took place in Tulsa in 1921. Call it what you will a massacre, riot, or a holocaust it was awful and still being pushed under the rug all these years later. Dreamland Burning is part murder mystery part historical fiction and all great. Dreamland Burning is powerful story that will keep you thinking long after you've finished reading. Dreamland Burning is well written and thoroughly researched.
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October 13, 2016
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October 13, 2016
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March 27, 2017
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April 6, 2017
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June 28, 2017
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Apr 06, 2017 09:58AM
That's one reason I was hesitant to read this book. I know of the Tulsa massacre, among others. I didn't know what scope this book would take.
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Great review Erin.
Latanya, it doesn't really go to deep. It covers the massacre more from an outsiders perspective. The character hears about what's going on and kinda stays on the edges. Its not a tough read if you go into in blind. I was doing research as I read so I would know what really happened.
Erin wrote: "Latanya, it doesn't really go to deep. It covers the massacre more from an outsiders perspective. The character hears about what's going on and kinda stays on the edges. Its not a tough read if you..."Got it! Okay. It's on my TBR.
I really love historical fiction, this looks really good. I love the cover of this book but it is great that you enjoyed the contents as well:)
Yeah, I love Historical Fiction too. I think you'll like it Michael.
I had never heard of that either until recently--nor had I heard of Rosewood massacre (Florida) until I actually drove through the crossroads on my way to Cedar Key and saw the historical sign and made a note to look into it when I got home. Same time frame--I think it happened in 1923, when the KKK was at its largest membership.
Yeah, it was a scary time. There's actually a movie about Rosewood, I watched it years ago.
I don't know if you're interested (or use Netflix), but there's a documentary on Netflix called "Hate Crimes in the Heartland" that examines racial tensions in Tulsa through the lens of both the 1921 Dreamland massacre and the 2012 "Good Friday Murders."
Thanks Michelle, I have to check that out.
I've just discovered this book and am super eager to get my hands on a copy of it. It sounds incredibly moving.
Yeah, it is I hope you get a chance to read it.
I’m halfway through and I think I’ve spent as much time reading online about the massacre as I have reading the book. It’s an introduction to a horrible part of our history.
