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carmenere's review against another edition
2.0
Overall, a weak story. Also, I never like a story that has young kids getting killed off.
bookgardendc's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
tabithar's review against another edition
4.0
Book 2 was a giant step forward. I liked his implementation of using days and times with chapters to establish progression. I also liked that the characters all had more dimension than in book 1. The story was more plot driven than character driven and had a surprisingly high body count. I like the way he is weaving native tradition with the modern challenges to its existence.
I plan to continue reading this series.
I plan to continue reading this series.
nacarat's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
judyward's review against another edition
4.0
I think that I'm hooked on this series by Tony Hillerman. Years ago I read his autobiography and was interesed that because of this series of books, he has been made an honorary member of the Navajo tribe. He commented that he was so proud of this honor and the fact that he was the Grand Marshall of a parade held on the reservation. No doubt his pride was deflated when he heard a woman in the crowd comment, "I wonder who the hell he is," as he was driven by in the Grand Marshall's car. Anyway, loved the book--did I mention that I was traveling west in the spring(?)--and this one expanded its horizons to include information about the Zuni tribe also.
srash's review against another edition
4.0
This one improved on the second book by being much more focused on Leaphorn, and it delved into the historic rivalry and enmity between the Zuni and Navajo, which boils over when Leaphorn is assigned to find a missing Navajo boy after said teen's Zuni friend is found murdered. That cultural context and mystery were both interesting (as was the jurisdictional squabbling between the various reservation police and federal agencies), though I did like the mystery elements in the first book a touch more. Very readable pageturner.
kathleenitpdx's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
govmarley's review against another edition
3.0
Hillerman never disappoints. Leaphorn is such a good egg. I love those western lawmen.
Joe is investigating another murder, but this time in Zuni territory. He's steady, smart, and reliable, as alwasy. And he lets his moral compass guide him to do the right thing, even if he has to blur the lines of the letter of the law. Such a great series, in a beautiful setting, with interesting cultural details and rich characters. Makes me miss living there.
Joe is investigating another murder, but this time in Zuni territory. He's steady, smart, and reliable, as alwasy. And he lets his moral compass guide him to do the right thing, even if he has to blur the lines of the letter of the law. Such a great series, in a beautiful setting, with interesting cultural details and rich characters. Makes me miss living there.