Audrey S. (auddiemae) -
The story is rich in explanations of the history of the area, and details how the hillside ruins were made and used, and allows the reader to be transformed to the nearly desolate area of the Western plans where the Navajo's lived. Hillerman has done his research in explaining many of the Navajo beliefs, and intertwines these into a plausible story where Indian tradition and rich and greedy "white man" come head to head.
At times the story dragged, and felt somewhat disjointed, so I gave it a 4 rating. However, it was the beginning of a series, and I've been told he was setting the backdrop for the next couple of books.
Joe Leaphorn is a Navajo, and PD who tries to solve crimes by and against the Navajo's. He speaks their language, knows their ways, and is respected and known by the Navajo's. Can't wait for the rest.
At times the story dragged, and felt somewhat disjointed, so I gave it a 4 rating. However, it was the beginning of a series, and I've been told he was setting the backdrop for the next couple of books.
Joe Leaphorn is a Navajo, and PD who tries to solve crimes by and against the Navajo's. He speaks their language, knows their ways, and is respected and known by the Navajo's. Can't wait for the rest.
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