The Blessing Way by Tony Hillerman

The Blessing Way

Leaphorn & Chee #1

Tony Hillerman

306 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)

fiction mystery dark informative mysterious medium-paced
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Though it goes against his better judgment, Navajo Tribal Police Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn cannot help but suspect the hand of a supernatural killer. There is palpable evil in the air, and Leaphorn's pursuit of a Wolf-Witch is leading him where even...

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Community Reviews Summary of 992 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
adventurous 62%
tense 39%
informative 32%
dark 19%
reflective 7%
challenging 3%
sad 3%
emotional 1%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 25%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 72% | A mix: 23% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 59% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 31% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

3.63

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