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Yellow Bird: Oil, Murder, and a Woman's Search for Justice in Indian Country

Sierra Crane Murdoch
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Yellow Bird: Oil, Murder, and a Woman's Search for Justice in Indian Country

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2020

Book Brief

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Sierra Crane Murdoch

Yellow Bird: Oil, Murder, and a Woman's Search for Justice in Indian Country

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

379

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

North Dakota • 2000s

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Yellow Bird by Sierra Crane Murdoch details Lissa Yellow Bird’s investigative journey to find an oil worker who mysteriously disappeared from the Fort Berthold Reservation in North Dakota. The narrative intertwines her personal history and experiences, delving into themes of justice, crime, and the impacts of the oil boom on Native American communities.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

6,681 ratings

66%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Yellow Bird by Sierra Crane Murdoch offers a gripping exploration of a true crime case on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation. Reviewers praise Murdoch's investigative depth and empathetic portrayal of the Native American community. Some critics note the narrative's complex structure as occasionally challenging but overall commend the book’s illuminating social commentary and meticulous research.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Yellow Bird: Oil, Murder, and a Woman's Search for Justice in Indian Country?

Readers who enjoy investigative journalism and true crime with a focus on social justice and Native American issues will be drawn to Sierra Crane Murdoch's Yellow Bird. Similar in tone to David Grann's Killers of the Flower Moon, fans of meticulously reported stories highlighting marginalized communities will find it compelling.

4.0

6,681 ratings

66%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

379

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

North Dakota • 2000s

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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