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sedemoss's review against another edition
4.0
Another great HIllerman "Leaphorn and Chee" book. These are good solid books that are a comfort to read. As I've written before, I became interested in the series after watching the television series based on these books. I'm working my way through them all, in between my book of the month choices from the book club I'm a member of, and really enjoying them.
applegnreads's review against another edition
4.0
These are so quick to read but I really enjoy them.
anaya13's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A twisty mystery made more interesting by the Navajo culture, setting, and old west history. The characters weren’t overdone and seemed like real people. Another series would have made this same plot extremely dramatic and I liked that it was more understated. Would make a good movie
mpetruce's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
constantreader471's review against another edition
5.0
I have been reading Tony Hillerman's books for about 30 years. Now, with the help of Goodreads, I am reading all the ones that I missed. This book starts with Navajo Policeman Jim Chee finding the dead body of fellow Navajo Policeman Delbert Nez, shot dead and inside his burning patrol car. Officer Chee gets badly burned pulling Nez out of the burning car. Chee feels guilty that he wasn't there when Nez was killed and even though he is on sick leave recovering from his burns, he sets out to find out what happened to Nez.
In the meantime, a shirttail relative of Navajo Police Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn comes to him and tells him that her uncle, Ashie Pinto, arrested for Nez' murder, is innocent. Leaphorn tells her that the FBI has jurisdiction on all felonies committed on the reservation, but agrees to look into it. Chee and Leaphorn come at this case from different angles, but do solve the case in a very well written mystery. All the pieces come together in a satisfying ending to the plot, but a sad commentary on Native American problems.
Hillerman includes a lot of information on Navajo traditions and the local landscape. He was made an honorary member of the Navajo nation because of his very accurate portrayal of their way of life in his books. I highly recommend this book and the series. Read them in order if possible(unlike me). I rate this library book 4.5 out of 5 stars(rounded up to 5).
In the meantime, a shirttail relative of Navajo Police Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn comes to him and tells him that her uncle, Ashie Pinto, arrested for Nez' murder, is innocent. Leaphorn tells her that the FBI has jurisdiction on all felonies committed on the reservation, but agrees to look into it. Chee and Leaphorn come at this case from different angles, but do solve the case in a very well written mystery. All the pieces come together in a satisfying ending to the plot, but a sad commentary on Native American problems.
Hillerman includes a lot of information on Navajo traditions and the local landscape. He was made an honorary member of the Navajo nation because of his very accurate portrayal of their way of life in his books. I highly recommend this book and the series. Read them in order if possible(unlike me). I rate this library book 4.5 out of 5 stars(rounded up to 5).
cwmills's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
cjeanne99's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.5
Tribal Policeman Delbert Nez is shot and left in a burning car. Jim Chee hurts his hand removing Nez from the car, and then arrests Ashie Pinto for the murder.
bplayfuli's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this one and thought the ending worked perfectly with the theme set by the title. I'm not a fan of Janet Pete, however. But maybe that's part of Jom Chee growing and learning in life and love - he has to fall for some unsuitable women before he meets and appreciates the right one.
rosemaryfay's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Honestly can say I didn't see parts of the ending coming. Felt like parts worked well and others were too contrived. Good quick read.
cathydavies's review against another edition
5.0
Rereading because I needed something thoughtful and yet escapist. I obviously need to go back and reread all of Hillerman's books.