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The Blessing Way Joe Leaphorn Novels Tony Hillerman Books

THE SETUP
Several individuals converge in an isolated portion of the Navajo Reservation, which happens to be an area test missiles from the Tonapah Proving Grounds frequently overfly. Luis Horseman is hiding from the law. After Luis is killed, his younger brother Billy Nez searches for his killer. Jimmy Hall is doing some sort of electronic research. Jimmy's girlfriend Ellen Leon is looking for him. Anthropologist Jeremy Canfield is studying Anastasi remains (avoided by Navajos). Canfield's colleague, ethnologist Bergen McKee, is following-up reports of "Navajo wolves", that is, witches. Before his death, Luis had seen a "Navajo wolf", and the sheep of local Navajo Charlie Sossi were killed, allegedly by a "Navajo wolf". Navajo Tribal Policemen Joe Leaphorn is first trying to find Luis, and later his killer.

CAVEATS
I find stupid deceitful women annoying, and Ellen Leon was particularly annoying.

COMMENTS
"The Blessing Way" is filled with rich compelling characters. Among these, the principal continuing character in the series is Joe Leaphorn---one of the most interesting and convincing fictional analytically detectives ever created. The novel also features many fascinating insights into Navajho customs and mythology, not to mention Leaphorn's commentary on "White" culture. The landscape of the "Four Corners" region is vividly described.

Some aspects of the "mystery" are predictable---but I do not consider that to be a flaw (as do some reviewers). In a well-structured mystery the reader should allow the reader he satisfaction of getting a little ahead of the protagonist on some issues, but still surprised by twists. In "The Blessing Way", the reader is likely to narrow down the possible solutions at an early point, but be still a bit surprised by the ending. Besides, this is one of those novels you re-read every 2-3 years---I think this is my fifth reading---so, the "mystery" is still very enjoyable, even knowing the overall plot. In my opinion, this is a masterfully structured mystery.

VERDICT
The Blessing Way" is one of the best in a series of masterpieces. This is one of those novels to buy in hardcover, because it will be getting plenty of use over the next several decades.

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The Blessing Way Joe Leaphorn Novels Tony Hillerman Books Reviews

Amazing book and writer. It’s a shame such talent is no longer with us. When he writes about the reservations in northern Arizona, I can assure you it’s like being there. I grew up visiting family on the res and know from experience there’s so much beauty along with natural danger. Fortunately, his daughter, Anne is also a wonderful writer. If you haven’t read his books, please do. You won’t be disappointed.
This is the first of Hillerman's Leaphorn series, and it's a good introduction to what to expect in the following books. I hadn't read this in a number of years so could appreciate how the writing and plots improve over the series. Here you'll meet Joe Leaphorn, begin to learn your way around the Navajo Nation, see how Tribal police interact with their constituency and other agencies, pick up some Navajo words and enjoy a good mystery. I recommend the entire series.
Despite the uninspired writing style, time and again Hillerman manages to throw us off his path of mysterious twists and turns. To be truthful, by the time the rather implausible denouement dragged itself around, I was too fatigued to care much.

As always, his knowledge of Navajo ways gives rise to some fascinating reading.
No reflection on this celebrated writer, it's my fault for "picking something different to read." I saw a couple of Leaphorn/Chee stories done on PBS and loved them. But reading this book was a different matter. I got bogged down and finally just ground to a halt by all the Indian ceremony and mysticism. I read only about 30% of the book, so this is only 70% of a review, I guess.
I am reading the Leaphorn Chee books in order.....I always loved the Southwest, since my first trip to and through in 1990. I decided after 25 plus years and reading two of Hillerman's books, to go back to the beginning and read them all. I enjoyed this book mostly. The setting, the descriptions of the landscape and people and their activities kept my attention. I am remembering that it was 1970 that this was published, because the cigarettes and the lack of dimension of the women characters, especially the white women, almost had me laughing out loud. The intricate details of Navajo ways were hard to keep separate and distinct, and did not necessarily move the plot along. I did however, enjoy reading the book, and will keep going to the next one in line.
I bought this book for a policeman of the Navajo Nation after being stopped and cited for exceeding the posted speed limit. As part of the process I enquired if the officer had ever read or heard of the Hillerman books about Lt Leaphorn or Officer Jim Chee,. They are fictional officers of the Navajo Nation police force. He had not. I, however, have read everyone in the series and they are among my all time favorite books. The Blessing Way is the first in this series and I felt the officer might like a read by an author known and celebrated as a mystery writer who set plot within a realistic framework of life in the desert of Arizona and New Mexico that is the Navajo Nation. I mailed the book to the office at his last know station. I know the book arrived. I have no idea if he has read it or not. YOU should buy and read it if you like a good police mystery. An added benefit is the reader will catch a glimpse into the Navajo culture. Plus, it is fun to visit some of the beautiful desert places Hillerman mentioned in the books.
I don't know how I missed it before but suspected I'd read it almost fifty years ago when it was first published. I hadn't. It reminded me of why I enjoyed Tony Hillerman. "The Blessing Way" had more of the culture of the Navajo than any Hillerman book I'd read and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The story was a little rough, it was the first of the Navajo series and I believe the first book he'd had published. The writing was, in my opinion, excellent.

Later books became more focused on relationships but this one was a wonderful visit with the Navajo on their reservation.

I'll probably read it again.
THE SETUP
Several individuals converge in an isolated portion of the Navajo Reservation, which happens to be an area test missiles from the Tonapah Proving Grounds frequently overfly. Luis Horseman is hiding from the law. After Luis is killed, his younger brother Billy Nez searches for his killer. Jimmy Hall is doing some sort of electronic research. Jimmy's girlfriend Ellen Leon is looking for him. Anthropologist Jeremy Canfield is studying Anastasi remains (avoided by Navajos). Canfield's colleague, ethnologist Bergen McKee, is following-up reports of "Navajo wolves", that is, witches. Before his death, Luis had seen a "Navajo wolf", and the sheep of local Navajo Charlie Sossi were killed, allegedly by a "Navajo wolf". Navajo Tribal Policemen Joe Leaphorn is first trying to find Luis, and later his killer.

CAVEATS
I find stupid deceitful women annoying, and Ellen Leon was particularly annoying.

COMMENTS
"The Blessing Way" is filled with rich compelling characters. Among these, the principal continuing character in the series is Joe Leaphorn---one of the most interesting and convincing fictional analytically detectives ever created. The novel also features many fascinating insights into Navajho customs and mythology, not to mention Leaphorn's commentary on "White" culture. The landscape of the "Four Corners" region is vividly described.

Some aspects of the "mystery" are predictable---but I do not consider that to be a flaw (as do some reviewers). In a well-structured mystery the reader should allow the reader he satisfaction of getting a little ahead of the protagonist on some issues, but still surprised by twists. In "The Blessing Way", the reader is likely to narrow down the possible solutions at an early point, but be still a bit surprised by the ending. Besides, this is one of those novels you re-read every 2-3 years---I think this is my fifth reading---so, the "mystery" is still very enjoyable, even knowing the overall plot. In my opinion, this is a masterfully structured mystery.

VERDICT
The Blessing Way" is one of the best in a series of masterpieces. This is one of those novels to buy in hardcover, because it will be getting plenty of use over the next several decades.

> Click on “Stoney” just below the product title to see my other reviews, or leave a comment to ask a question.