Killers of the Flower Moon: Read the Book That Inspired Scorsese’s Film

“1921, Oklahoma. The Osage Indians, abandoning their lands, were moved to a barren reservation. But an ocean of oil flows under their feet. It’s enough to gather white people thirsty for black gold in a few months. Soon the wealthiest members of the tribe disappear one after another. A bullet to the head, poisoning, fire… the federal government has no choice but to open an investigation. At its helm: the ambitious John Edgar Hoover, the future director of the FBI, is determined to turn this burning issue into a stepping stone to glory… He will have to join forces with the Indians if he wants to succeed in solving one. The most fascinating criminal cases in American history.“

Rated 4.4 out of 5 by the press and 4.2 out of 5 by the audience, Killers of the Flower Moon is the best film of the week – and a masterpiece that we will hear about for a long time, based on another work of literature. This time, you should not miss it.

Martin Scorsese’s latest film, which released on October 18, is currently creating a sensation at the box office. If you too were fascinated by this powerful, haunting and sublime mural that depicts a page of tragic American history, the book it is inspired by, then you need to read it.

And if you haven’t seen the movie yet and want to read the book before going to the theaters: then go.

In American note by David Grann (The Lost City of Z, Wager Shipwrecks), just like in the movie, a picturesque and historical investigation awaits you. Thrills and emotions are guaranteed.

American Note, by David Grann:

• Pocket format: 432 pages
• Language: French (translation by Cyril Gay)
• Publisher: Pocket (April 4, 2019)
• Dimensions: 11 x 2 x 17.9 cm

Pearl of cinema, jewel of literature: Flower Moon Assassins and American note should appear at the same time. Absolutely recommended experience.

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