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Title: Hunting Badger (Joe Leaphorn/Jim Chee Novels) by Tony Hillerman ISBN: 0-06-109786-1 Publisher: HarperCollins Pub. Date: 01 December, 2000 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $7.50 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.52 (87 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Stunning
Comment: Having traveled the Four Corners area a lot the past few years, as I read this book, I could envision all the locations that Hillerman cites in Hunting Badger - Tuba City, Chinle, Window Rock, Farmington, etc. I found myself enchanted and drawn away, driving down those dusty washboard reservation roads, imagining that I was riding along with Chee and Leaphorn as they chased down George Ironhand, Buddy Baker, and Everett Jorie.
Hillerman's vast knowledge and familiarity with the geographical terrain and the Navajo traditions that are woven into his novels are a proven recipe for success. Though Leaphorn is still adjusting to his life as a retired Navajo Tribal Police Lieutenant, his sharp mind and investigative skills have not dulled. In Hunting Badger, Hillerman continues Sergeant Jim Chee's progression as a Navajo Shaman, in juxtaposition with his occupation as a police officer, which Chee's grandfather reluctanctly accepts as the way of this present world. Chee also moves slightly out of Leaphorn's shadow, taking on a less subservient role as the retired Leaphorn gives Chee more credit for his ability as an investigator.
This novel is well-written from start to finish - several times I found myself following the wrong trail as I tried to figure out whodunit and why, only to be brought back on track by Chee and Leaphorn. Made me want to return to the Four Corners area once more, to look at the beautiful terrain as Chee and Leaphorn would see it.
Peace Out.
Rating: 4
Summary: More of the great combo of Leaphorn and Chee
Comment: Hunting Badger, set in the Four Corners region of the US (junction of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah, which come together at four perfect 90-degree angles) which will be familiar to Hillerman's devoted readers, focuses on the violent ripoff of a casino on the Ute reservation. The wonderful character list includes the usual reservation cops, and a lady interest for both Leaphorn (whose beloved wife has died) and Chee (who took fer-frikkin'-ever to get over Janet Pete, his first love). But just as strong a character is the land itself, always a forceful and important presence in TH's wonderful books. There's even mining geology information in Hunting Badger. What you get in a good Tony Hillerman book is more than a story with memorable characters told in economical prose; you also get vivid mental pictures of the bleak beauty of the Southwest, insightful glimpses of Navajo culture, geology and geography lessons, and spiritual shaman lore.
For character development and follow-through, don't read this first; go back at the very beginning of this Leaphorn/Chee series and start with the first one. But if you just want a good book to read on the plane and this is the one that's available in the airport bookstore, then go ahead and buy it. You won't regret it.
Rating: 5
Summary: Hillerman does it again.
Comment: While retired Lt. Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee are hunting down the people responsible for a casino robbery, we learn that they may be tied to a legend of a mysterious indian (George Ironhand) that seems to have the ability to fly. Tied in with this is the concept of "Hunting Badger."
As with all of Tony Hillerman's stories you have the feeling you are there. In fact if you have visited or live in the area (Four Corners canyons) that the mystery takes part in, you will be better able to identify with the people and landmarks. And as with his other books there is an overt and covert story.
I have read the book but the addition of the voice of George Guidall ads a dimension to the story by helping visualize the people and correcting pronunciation of certain words. I suggest you read the book and listen to the recorded version.
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Title: The Wailing Wind by Tony Hillerman ISBN: 0061098795 Publisher: HarperTorch Pub. Date: 25 March, 2003 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: The First Eagle (Jim Chee Novels) by Tony Hillerman ISBN: 0061097853 Publisher: HarperTorch Pub. Date: 01 July, 1999 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: The Fallen Man (Joe Leaphorn Novels) by Tony Hillerman ISBN: 0061092886 Publisher: HarperTorch Pub. Date: 01 October, 1997 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Listening Woman (Joe Leaphorn Novels) by Tony Hillerman ISBN: 0061000299 Publisher: HarperTorch Pub. Date: 15 June, 1990 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: People of Darkness (Jim Chee Novels) by Tony Hillerman ISBN: 0061099155 Publisher: HarperTorch Pub. Date: 15 January, 1991 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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