The Blessing Way by Tony Hillerman

The Blessing Way

Leaphorn & Chee #1

Tony Hillerman

6 hours, 27 minutes first pub 1970 (editions)

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For readers fascinated by the rich cultural heritage of Native American communities and the intricate blend of mysticism and mystery, The Blessing Way by Tony Hillerman is a gripping and captivating read that will transport them to the high desert landscapes of the American Southwest.

Description

High on the desolate mesa they found the body. The mouth was filled with sand. No tracks, no clues. Every Navajo knew that nothing human killed like that.Rumors of witchcraft and the supernatural are nothing new to Lt. Joe Leaphorn of the Navajo T...

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Community Reviews

3.67
based on 1,570 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 86%

adventurous: 61%

tense: 39%

informative: 28%

dark: 25%

reflective: 7%

challenging: 5%

emotional: 4%

inspiring: 3%

sad: 3%

hopeful: 1%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

22% of readers chose fast
64% of readers chose medium
13% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

61% of readers chose Plot
32% of readers chose A mix
5% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

25% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
55% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

31% of readers chose Yes
39% of readers chose Complicated
24% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

82% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

18% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
65% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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