A Thief of Time by Tony Hillerman

352 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

At a moonlit Indian ruin--where "thieves of time" ravage sacred ground in the name of profit--a noted anthropologist vanishes while on the verge of making a startling, history-altering discovery. At an ancient burial site, amid stolen goods and de...

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Community Reviews Summary of 303 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 55%
dark 22%
informative 22%
tense 22%
emotional 11%
lighthearted 11%
reflective 11%

Pace

medium 88%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | Character: 28% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.9

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