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dajoyofit's review against another edition
5.0
Not a book you should rush through. With the first chapter, there's suspense and in the next chapter suspicion has you turning on your heels. The dialog throughout this story is superbly written. Its natural and so revealing. It provides the reader with a clear picture of the characters and moves the plot steadily along. Unlike some authors' whose descriptions droll on and on, Hillerman used it sparingly and expertly with many little details (a sentence here or there). The mood and rhythm depicted that slower and quieter rural life (& reservation life) of New Mexico.
I would have loved to be inside Hillerman's head when he wrote this story and watched him work out the plot.
This book is definitely, for me, "a must read again".
I would have loved to be inside Hillerman's head when he wrote this story and watched him work out the plot.
This book is definitely, for me, "a must read again".
the_enobee's review against another edition
3.0
This was my first Hillerman novel, and I am impressed. I will definitely be checking out the Navajo Detective series from the beginning. Tightly-paced, enjoyable characters, and full of cultural and geographical insights, Skinwalkers pulled me right in and I didn't want to stop turning pages even when it ended.
ginjafox's review against another edition
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.25
freham's review against another edition
5.0
This was a thriller that kept me biting my nails--well, if I could. Especially like the fact that the book is set in Navajo cultural context and that justice prevails but without the heroes shooting 'em up!
denjzen's review against another edition
3.0
Unfortunately, this wasn't nearly as good as I was expecting. I liked the brief glimpses into Navajo culture, but there wasn't enough character development, and the plot was slow.
muhrrynn's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence and Injury/Injury detail
ed_w's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
mundinova's review against another edition
3.0
An entertaining mystery and a quick read. Could have been improved with more character development or more red herrings as the ending comes rather quickly and can easily be guessed by the reader.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who wishes to feel the American Southwest. Hillerman's descriptions are spot on and left me feeling dehydrated and dust covered.
Story: 3 stars
Character Dev: 2 stars
Prose/Language: 3 stars
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who wishes to feel the American Southwest. Hillerman's descriptions are spot on and left me feeling dehydrated and dust covered.
Story: 3 stars
Character Dev: 2 stars
Prose/Language: 3 stars