This is a great historical fiction read with a lot of historical merit. I listened to the audiobook version of the text and really enjoyed the flow of the narrative and the organization of the facts and events. The story seems so far-fetched, but has an incredibly strong basis in reality that just left me shaking my head at the craziness and injustice of it all (even though I truly expected it beforehand). I love historical fiction stories that are creative and focus on small niche pieces of history. This story of Truman Hunt and the Filipino Igorrotes of the early 20th century is intriguing and enjoyable, despite the horrid circumstances wrapped up in its construction.