Customer Reviews

When the Horses Came (The Horse Catcher's Trilogy, No.1)

5 star:		(2)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

The author has managed to weave a tale of magical realism with language that is spare and uncluttered. Her characters are astutely drawn, with flaws and contradictions--but also courage and tenderness--that make them believable and likable. The setting and time are well rendered, and the premise of the story--how Native Americans first came to use horses--is an intriguing one.

This is a great book for anybody who has ever gone in search of their dreams. Out of Breath's quest for Horse works on so many levels. I found myself up late at night turning pages, and wondering about my own life quests. Kudos to Cockrell for writing a story full of rich prehistory details and much wisdom.

I'm not sure exactly how to start this review. At first, the book had me confused. As I turned the pages I will admit that even though it was a slow starter, it turned out to be okay. I think as far as the characters go the personalities needed something. They all molded together instead of each having a life of its own. I think books even though need an ending that will surprise the reader it also needs an ending that will leave the reader fulfilled and pleased. Some stories are so sad that the dramatics please the reader, and some have an all around good ending, and some endings start the beginning for another story. This particular ending seems to be an attempt at a tragedy but somehow it wasn't terrible enough to be considered a tragedy. Also the ending just...in simiple terms a different ending could have made a world of difference. Sometimes the ending could determine whether a book is a one or a five star book. Also compared to Jean M. Auel, Linda Lay Schuler, and Sue Harrison the scenary and descriptions were (roughly) pathetic. Anyways, I believe that people grow through life and maybe the next of the trilogy may be better and leave some fulfillment in this book. I will read the next solely because I feel that maybe the second and third will provide the ending that I am looking for.

I didn't think it was possible to write a book in which every character is absolutely lifeless!

This book has no feelings in it. You get no personality from the characters, in fact I totally disliked Wants the Moon. You get no personal thoughts really of the people in the story and don't care what happens to them. The story line could have been very good if you liked anyone in the story, but, ALAS they all are hopelessly stupid and lack any depth what-so-ever !!! I will most assuredly not be buying the sequels :-(

A good book - added to my collection.