Commanche is a great book for anyone who loves books that contain romance that rises above and beyond the restrants of prejudice and the classical veiws of society. Bronson Kane and Maggie Donovan, both learn from the other and find a mutal meeting ground. This captivating book is filled with a senseof realism that fills your heart. If your looking to take a journey in the form of two wonderful and fulfilling caracters I realy recommend you read this book.

Comanche is set in Texas in the mid-nineteenth century. This novel is classified as a Historical Romance. It follows the formulaic pattern of Romance novels. Yet, issues such as feminism and racial identity are embedded within the story. This novel might be dismissed as "sensationalist" or "escapist" literature because of its literary classification. However, if you take the time to examine this novel's larger ideas and issues, you will find porvoking subject matter beneath Comanche's gaudy and gilt cover. Comanche brings attention to the racial tension which has existed between the Native Americans and the colonial invaders since the invasion of America by Europeans. Bronson Kane is the embodiment of this conflict and Maggie is the projection of the European's racist fears. Economic inequality between the white and Native American population can be related directly to the stereotypes and fears which still exist. The character of Bronson represents the conflict inherent in Native American citizens who historically needed to surrender their culture for the Europeans or be condemned as social deviants by the colonialists. This dilemma has been discussed recently in such literary works as M. Scott Momaday's House Made of Dawn and Sherman Alexie's Indian Killer. However, the model of the half-breed has been used frequently throughout the history of literature as in Henry James' novel The Princess Casa massima in which the delicate character of Hyacinth struggles with his heritage of upper-class Britain and lower-class France. This conflict of heritage which leads to an unsolvable conflict in the character of Hyacinth is a sharp contrast to that of Bronson who ultimately accepts his identity through the expression of love for Maggie. This represents a consolation between his identification with his white ancestors and his tribal community, the Comanches. Fabio eludes to the struggle of identity through Bronson's pleas toward Maggie: "Are we really different? Does it matter whether we find our destiny here in the wilderness, or back in stuffy old Boston?" Through this, Fabio suggests a reconciliation between Native American and Europeans be abondoning our cultural stereotypes for the respect of the individual. This resolution is characterized in the novel by Bronson and Maggie's love. Perhaps instead of limiting our perception of literature to such classifications as "classic" or "romance", we can look at every novel from an objective point of view and value its cultural meaning. The fact that Fabio, a cultural icon, wrote it negates the way in which it is percieved by reading audiences. His name carries a set a expectations with it and it is these expectations that we must suspend in order to look at the novel objectively. Comanche is a novel that is meant to be enjoyed. It is entertaining. It is also a reflection of our physical, emotional, and social ideals. A single book can be enjoyed and values on multiple levels.

Fabio has done it again with this solid new work of Romantic fiction. His characters are vigorous and robust, and he has honed his use of the English language like a master craftsman. The dialogue is crisp and original, and the love scenes were graphic yet tasteful. Go Fabio!

I really wanted to like this book -- I mean what's not to like about a Native American werewolf story set in the 19th century American West? Well, I did like it some. The hero, Billy Skillet, is likeable and pretty well drawn. The horror elements are not too graphic yet still a bit out-there. There's a lot of quirky humor in the book. On the other hand, the book should have been about 50 pages longer. It seems short, and I wanted more detail on some of the other characters and a little more suspense in the conflict between Billy and the hunter who is after him. There's also one stretch where the author describes some of the historical detail leading up to the Wounded Knee massacre in 1890, and the novel's voice shifts from folksy to more academic. That was a bit jarring. The text could have used a little more editing, because there were a few typos that never should have seen the light of day. Overall, I enjoyed the book with some reservations. Readers who like alternative takes on the werewolf theme may well like Walking Wolf.

A surprisingly great book with very few downfalls. The life of Bill Skillet (Vargr) is one adventure after another... It hard to believe all he has went through in his short pretender life. I enjoyed this book a great deal more that Wild Blood. The charters and descriptions of the events around the storyline were much more interesting and entertaining. The two downfall of the book: 1. Might of had a little to much Indian history in it. 2. Book was to short.(only 181 pages). I could of read 300 pages or another book on Walking Wolf. Would highly suggest this to any fan on Horror, Werewolves, or Vampires. Give it a 5......

I would recommend this book for those who are interested and would like know more about Indian tribes - especially Comanche. This book is divided into different time periods, for instance in 18th Century, the Comanches were nomadic people and after that, they stayed in reservations, etc. The author also explained the relationship between Comanches and the Euro-Americans and how the federal government implement various policies.

It's also interesting to see over time, what Comanches cultures persisted and what changes they are. One notable change was their economic activity which changed due to the economic and political situations. But one element that persisted over time was their kinship and friendship among themselves and how they can always rely on that even though everything else change.

This book explained the stereotypes that Euro-Americans have over the Native Americans and also what the Comanches thought of the Anglos (Euro-Americans)

good book, has a lot of turns and action. Although it is fiction it has some interesting history about Native Americans. How they treated people, their beliefs. It is a little rough but the story content is great.

I bought this in 1993 when it first came out in paperback. Zachary Banning is a half breed who leaves his Texas home at the age of 14 when his step-father can't stand the sight of him and he learns his true heritage. Deborah Hamilton is from Natchez, Mississippi and has come to the Territory to wed a Spanish man who's rushed and pawing manner just slightly irritate her. A Comanche raid occurs on her wedding night and she is abducted by Spotted Pony and taken to the village. Zach under his Indian name of Hawk now, sees her and barters horses for her with Spotted Pony. Like all Indian Romances, Deborah learns the ways of the Comanche as she becomes more intrigued with Hawk. Virginia Brown is a wonderful writer of intrigue, suspense and romance rolled into one story!

In a war he didn't belong in, Quentin Red Hawk sought to retrieve medicine from the Federals to give to his brother, grant his sister's last wish by raising her son, and to return to the family he was robbed of in his childhood--the Comanche. Savannah Ravenwood walks the fence between the Federals and the Rebels. Her fiancée, however, is a southern medical doctor waiting for medicine that will save the lives of many wounded. Taking a chance, she sews contraband medicine in her petticoats and makes her way south. When she's found out, she carelessly takes the help of a stranger, which leads her into trouble she never would have dreamed of. Comanche Passion flames from Vicksburg to San Antonio through deepest emotions and desires, and allows one to feel the tension between Savannah and Red Hawk. From page to page, Ms. Orwig has superbly demonstrated her romantic creativity that will leave you breathless.

When Jennifer Carlisle tried to help the Indian she found suffering from a rattlesnake bite she was taken prisoner. Although held for ransom, Jennifer finds herself falling in love with the Indian who claimed her for his own. And even when the ransom is paid and she is back among her own people she cannot forget the man who stole her heart. The book makes us realize how unfairly the Indians were treated and the efforts of a handful of people to help the plight of the Indians.

A very good read. The coverage of Cynthia Ann Parker's life in the best detail that can be offered. Not too over-packed with facts and figures, but sticking to her story as told by her son Quanah, and her grand children. Though hard to find (I ordered from the publisher) it was worth the money

TALES FROM COMANCHE COUNTY is a rousing, warm and funny series of yarns, spun by a pro, Max Yoho. The book is set up like a group of tall tales, which is what they really are and while Yoho occasionally wanders off the track of his tales, you can rest assured, he'll be back on track before the chapter ends. Although I favor Max's first book, THE REVIVAL and consider it one of the finest books I've ever had the pleasure of reading, TALES goes in a different direction. It is also a pleasure to read and probably should be read in short bursts (a few chapters at a time) so as to save one's aching sides. Such recommendations have followed the works of P.G. Wodehouse and Mark Twain and are certainly appropriate here.

Yoho's memories are of summers spent on the porch at his Uncle Jack and Aunt Tildy's home in rural Comanche County and listening to them spin stories, some with kernals of truth, some weaved from whole cloth and some just not to be believed. I point out the chapters detailing the invasion of the Oklahomans and their cock-eyed baseball game and the great Albanian potato famine as prime examples. There are many stories and memories that come within kissing distance of real facts and true history, but most of these are then blown wonderfully out of proportion (i.e. George Sternberg and his search for the prehistoric "fish with a fish" fossil).

I must also commend Yoho on his choice of names - Leepy Danfur, Lincoln Coosey, Deafy Himmelspiegle. These are always dead-on and incredibly appropriate. There is much to savor and enjoy in this fine volume and I hope you will read it. It is the ideal way to spend a lazy summer afternoon on the porch while drinking lemonade and pondering life's eventualities.

Bill Shaffer
Topeka, Kansas
02/21/02
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No importa cuán árido sea el tema, Pérez-Reverte se hace cargo de darle la vida necesaria, para que cada letra tenga autonomía en el relato. No es lo mejor del autor. Pero en esas breves páginas se descubre al periodista Arturo, al que tuvo que cubrir guerras y vivir entre balas y bombas sin ser parte de la lucha. Con esta historia se describe a la perfección cómo es la batalla interna de cada periodista que va al territorio comanche del país que venga en chance. Aquí se cuenta que a veces la noticia no es la guerra, o sí, pero hay que saberla contar. Y en eso no hay quien le gane a Pérez-Reverte. Usted llegará incluso a sentirse culpable cuando se le salga una carcajada mientras la cámara enfoca a un caído. Lo mismo le ocurre al periodista de guerra, que no tiene más remedio que seguir riendo.