The Blessing Way by Tony Hillerman

The Blessing Way

Leaphorn & Chee #1

Tony Hillerman

288 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 1,005 reviews

Moods

mysterious 89%
adventurous 62%
tense 37%
informative 32%
dark 20%
reflective 6%
challenging 5%
inspiring 3%
sad 3%
emotional 1%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 26%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 68% | A mix: 24% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 30% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 19%

Average rating

3.63

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