The Dark Wind by Tony Hillerman

290 pages first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction mystery adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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The corpse had been "scalped," its palms and soles removed after death. Sergeant Jim Chee of the Navajo Tribal Police knows immediately he will have his hands full with this case -- a certainty that is supported by the disturbing occurrences to fo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 340 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
adventurous 81%
dark 45%
tense 36%
reflective 18%
emotional 9%
hopeful 9%
informative 9%
inspiring 9%
sad 9%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 45%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 44% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | No: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 37%

Average rating

3.89

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