Dance Hall of the Dead by Tony Hillerman

Dance Hall of the Dead

Leaphorn & Chee #2

Tony Hillerman

232 pages first pub 1973 (editions)

fiction mystery mysterious reflective medium-paced
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Dance Hall of the Dead by Tony Hillerman is a gripping mystery that will captivate readers who appreciate the rich cultural heritage and traditions of Native American communities, as well as those fascinated by the intersection of archaeology, superstition, and the spiritual, making it a perfect fit for fans of atmospheric and captivating whodunits.

Description

Two Native-American boys have vanished into thin air, leaving a pool of blood behind them. Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn of the Navajo Tribal Police has no choice but to suspect the very worst, since the blood that stains the parched New Mexican ground ...

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Community Reviews

3.82
based on 922 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 93%

dark: 55%

adventurous: 46%

tense: 38%

emotional: 23%

informative: 23%

reflective: 21%

sad: 19%

challenging: 6%

inspiring: 2%

relaxing: 2%


Pace

21% of readers chose fast
63% of readers chose medium
15% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

43% of readers chose Plot
50% of readers chose A mix
6% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

26% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
41% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

45% of readers chose Yes
42% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

87% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

10% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
72% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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