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What is the setting of 'Killers of the Flower Moon'?
1920s Oklahoma, focusing on the Osage Nation.
What is the setting of 'Killers of the Flower Moon'?
1920s Oklahoma, focusing on the Osage Nation.
What period is referred to as the 'Reign of Terror'?
A series of mysterious murders of wealthy Osage Native Americans.
Who is Mollie Burkhart?
An Osage woman whose family members are murdered, symbolizing the Osage people's suffering.
Why was Mollie Burkhart targeted?
She had headrights to land rich with oil, making her a prize for murderers.
Who is William Hale?
The primary antagonist, known as the 'King of the Osage Hills,' who orchestrates many murders.
What role does Tom White play in the story?
An FBI agent investigating the Osage murders.
What theme does the book illustrate regarding greed?
The Osage's wealth made them targets for exploitation by white settlers.
What does the quote 'The world's richest people per capita were becoming the world's most murdered' signify?
It highlights the deadly consequences of greed and racism.
How does Grann address systemic racism in the book?
He exposes how ingrained racism allowed the murders to go uninvestigated.
What significant development in law enforcement coincided with the Osage murders?
The professionalization of the FBI under J. Edgar Hoover.
How is the book structured?
Divided into three parts: introduction to the murders, FBI investigation, and Grann's modern-day investigation.
What literary technique does Grann use to enhance the narrative?
A journalistic approach with meticulous research and attention to detail.
What realization does Grann come to regarding the murders?
It was a systematic killing of dozens, possibly hundreds, of Osage.
How does Grann develop characters in the book?
Through vivid descriptions and carefully chosen anecdotes.
What impact does 'Killers of the Flower Moon' have on contemporary issues?
It raises questions about ongoing racial injustice and exploitation of indigenous peoples.
What invitation does Grann extend to readers?
To consider how the legacy of these events shapes American society today.