A Thief of Time by Tony Hillerman

209 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

When a noted anthropologist arrives at an ancient Anasazi Indian ruin to dig for clay pots, she is at first angry to discover that the pre-Navajo burial site has already been despoiled, then terrified by what looms out of the darkness. Weeks later...

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Community Reviews Summary of 279 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 71%
dark 28%
informative 28%
tense 28%
emotional 14%
lighthearted 14%
reflective 14%

Pace

medium 85%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 20% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 42% | N/A: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.91

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