Coyote Waits by Tony Hillerman

368 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious fast-paced
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The car fire didn't kill Navajo Tribal Policeman Delbert Nez—a bullet did. And the old man in possession of the murder weapon is a whiskey-soaked shaman named Ashie Pinto. Officer Jim Chee is devastated by the slaying of his good friend Del, and c...

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Community Reviews Summary of 322 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
adventurous 69%
informative 46%
dark 30%
emotional 23%
sad 23%
tense 15%
challenging 7%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 7%
reflective 7%
relaxing 7%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 38%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 61% | A mix: 38%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 33% | No: 16% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 46% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 36% | No: 18%

Average rating

3.85

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