The Blessing Way by Tony Hillerman

The Blessing Way

Leaphorn & Chee #1

Tony Hillerman

fiction crime mystery mysterious slow-paced

306 pages | first published 1970

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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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Summary of 230 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 54%
tense 45%
informative 36%
dark 18%
reflective 9%
hopeful 4%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 25%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 78% | A mix: 14% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 70% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 23% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 56% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.52

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