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great book
Anything Tony Hillerman wrote is top shelf!
Hillerman has a poetic way of describing the setting for his stories. The stories include detailed information about the traditions of the Navajos...their beliefs and how they have Adapted to modern day living. I enjoy his stories because I knew nothing about the Native Americans. The story plots are always unique a...
Great story teller.
Love it.
As always Hillerman fills my mind with pictures of Canyon De Chelle that I visited when in my teens. The meeting again of friends, Leaphorn, Chee, and Bernie, make my dreams complete.
Hillerman is always good.
Good background. Interesting premise that is believable. My only complaint about all of the Hillerman stories is the endings. The hero always has a miraculous escape. You can count on it.
Like all Tony Hillerman books the story caught you in a web of unanswered questions and great characters. He mixes in a tremendous knowledge of the Navajo traditions and spiritual beliefs.you get a story that keeps you guessing, you can't wait to reach the end, but, when you do you wish for much, much more, Try one of ...
I have loved reading tiny Hillerman novels. The books are a "you can't put down" type. Hope to read all his books
another great novel featuring life from the Native American prospective
Features the moment Chee realizes he loves Bernie. If you are a fan of this series its a big Yeah!!
Great. Just what you'd expect from a Tony Hillerman book.
Excellent writing by Hillerman!
Cant say enough good about this.
Having toured the four corners five years ago, I find his books even more enjoyable. This was another good read with an excellent plot.
Great author, well written books. A great read
Great story in the Hillerman tradition.
Can't get enough of Tony Hillerman
Good!
Just love Tony hillerman
Compelling, twisting mystery involving several law entities. The author skillfully weaves a varied story line of love, drugs, jurisdictional CYA and happily ever after's. Believable characters, entertaining and informative dialogue. I may re-read this book and always look forward to other works by this author.
Oh! this was a super thriller. But, then I have loved every one of Tony Hillerman's Joe Leaphorn/Jim Chee series. Now that he can no longer write more, I'm reading books by authors Aimee and David Thurlo, to whom Hillerman was their mentor. I enjoy getting a peek into the Native American view of life when it gets enta...
quick read from the most excellent author. fun
Best one I've read so far of Hillerman's (#4). I think this might have been his last one.
Not up to most of Ton'y novels but a good plot and fun read.
Not one of the best of Hillerman's Navajo series. Bernie is now in U.S. Border Patrol. On the job she unknowingly caught the attention of drug dealers. They feel she is undercover for Navajo Police and decided to kill her. Her Boss takes her picture which is shown around the drug dealers. Bernie's friend call Joe Leap...
Great story all of Hillerman stories are great.
Great.
Awesome reading....the scientific premise around Einstein's Time Distortion makes this a very thought provoking book.
I enjoy these books
excellent
Another great Hillerman Leaphorn-Chee mystery. As usual, Hillerman brings a modern mystery into Navajo reservation. An execution stryle murder leaves leaphorn and Chee puzzles and they try to unravel the hows and whys. Finally Chee gets the girl! This is excellent.
Predictably fun to read.
As with all his Chee and Leaphorn novels, Hillerman delivers a clever little mystery sat in the dark southwest that is very worth reading if you like his other books. There is a conflict between Bernie and Chee over them getting back together after a separation while an enemy lurks in the shadows to cover up a murder ...
I've always enjoyed Tony Hillerman books and this one is no exception. I love them because the detective mysteries are not predictable, the chance to learn about the Navajo culture, and the books are safe to read to any of my grandchildren.
I don't like Hillerman novels. It was chosen for our book club. .
You can never go wrong with a Tony Hillerman book. So fascinating, intreguing and sharing of the knowledge of the MidWest keeps the little gray cells entertained. Thank you once again Tony. Recommended reading .... top notched. Fran G.
This novel starts off with Navajo Tribal Police sergeant Jim Chee finding a corpse in tribal lands near a natural gas field. The FBI is trying to take over the case, saying that it was a hunting accident. Joining Chee on the case is the familiar characters of Joe Leaphorn and Bernadette Manuelito. Conspiracies aboun...
good book
Tony Hillerman is one of my favorite mystery writers. I enjoy his two prominent characters, Jim Chee, a young traditional & Joe Leaphorn, the older, but non-traditional Navajo. Following their adventures as radically different characters is most enjoyable. Hillerman's descriptions of Arizona's desert country & Navaj...
Good
Once again Leaphorn and Chee engage in a joint effort to solve a crime, and rescue a damsel in distress! This time, Chee finally gets the girl! This tale starts of rather obliquely with the death of an unidentified man seemingly unconnected to the new border patrol job acquired by Officer Bernie Manuelito. The plot unf...
I have come to enjoy Tony Hillerman's books. My friend is a Navajo Indian who grew up on a reservation. She suggested Tony Hillerman as a good author to learn more about the Navajo culture. And she was right, I am. The Sinister Pig is easy reading and educational in more ways than one even realizes as they are read...
Not quite the Hillerman formula but done well just the same. All our old friends are in this story and it looks like everything can be wrapped up if Hillerman decided would be his last. However, it looks like there is at least one more novel and probably two. In this novel, we get to be into the heads of the good guys ...
Very good writing. I miss Tony HIllerman.
I love Tony Hillerman's work and am sad that he is no longer with us to tell great Leaphorn/Chee stories. I lived in Farmington, NM for many years and am familiar with the Navajo Tribe and the many beautiful landscapes and places he describes. His books are always respectful of Navajo culture and a great read!
Just in time for alzheimers onset. I can read them all over again! Seriously Hillerman tells an excellent story and you get a window into another culture in the background.
I believe this was Tony Hillerman's last work before his death? If so, it is a fitting last hurrah to a stellar writing career. Plot, characterization, dialogue were all imaginative and superbly written. It is a story of good (Leaphorn and Chee) and innocence (Bernadette Manuelito) vs super-rich and powerful evil, ...
Moves Jim and Bernadette along--with some dope dealers. Another "sinister Easterner disturbs hotzo" yarn, complete with some good bad guys.
Many good characters and story lines. Only one character's story is completed at the end of the book. Leaves you wanting more story about what happens to the everyone else.
Tony Hillerman has done it again!! He is such a great storyteller;and I absolutely loved Bernie 's character in this book.
If you like Tony Hillerman's characters and style of writing, this book does not disappoint. Another good read from a good writer.
I gave this book five stars because it is fast paced, suspenseful, and a good time. It builds up the characters in new ways, and brings closure to some ongoing story lines.
While most of Hillermans Joe Leaphorn novels rest on a strong sense of place, this one could take place almost anywhere. It also shifts the focus from the retired Leaphorn to Jim Chee and especially Bernie Manuelito. I found some of their decisions puzzling, to say the least. The plot here is also weaker than others....
Every Hillerman novel is wonderful and deserves multiple readings. I even like the one written by his daughter. I have all of Hillerman's novels (except the Vietnam one).
I have been a Tony Hillerman fan for years. When I ordered this audio book it was because of the title. Listened to this story while exiting Colorado. The mountains and sand dunes were my vista. The story was light but tangled.
I was glued to every word! I'm not accustomed to hearing background info on books I love by the author.
I have read many of the Hillerman books and enjoyed them immensely. The later books, however, were not up to his earlier work, I am sorry to report. The story gets near the end, and it seems like someone else had to finish the story.
This is older offering of Hillerman's, but the title intrigued me, so I ordered it. I was not at all disappointed and learned the reason for the title to be very interesting.
I have read all of the Leaphorn/Chee mysteries, I was disappointed when Mr. Hillerman passed away, and was no longer writing any more of these great mysteries.
Tony HIllerman books are always excellent reading. If you haven't read any, don't wait any longer. kWorth your time and money.
Have read most of Tony Hillerman's novels. I always enjoy his Chee and Leaphorn stories. I wish all of them were available for my Kindle Fire.
I really appreciate his writing style and love the twists and turns his stories take. The last 3 books I have not yet read in paperback I have now read on my kindle.
Officer Bernadette Manuelito is a good investigator intrepid, clever and resourceful. But it's these very qualities that seem to get her in difficulties. Now she's no longer a cop working for Sergeant Chee at Shiprock. Partly to forget Chee, who's failing to get romantic, she takes a job on the Mexican border. There s...
You cannot go wrong with a Hillerman novel! He has created real, sympathetic characters in Leaphorn and Chee, and treats the Navajo culture with respect and affection, and the plots are interesting and engrossing. Get all the books! You will not regret it.
I thought I'd already read all of Mr. Hillerman's mysteries, but somehow I missed this one. It was up to his usual standards and I enjoyed reading it. Mr. Hillerman's knowledge of and respect for Native American cultures and his thorough research means that I always learn something new.
Extremely well written book using all of Tony's characters in a very unique way. Combining several cultures, geographical areas and plots. Wish this was not his last. I will miss Tony and hope his daughter continues in his wake.
Another example of a wonderful experience through a mystery with twists and turns only possible by the pen of a master storyteller. Jim Chee and Joe Leaphorn are like old true friends and I am always excited to look in on their lives and travel with them one more time. Well done.
Somewhat simple for those of us used to Elizabeth George or le Carre. Character are flat; location and native american focus interesting.
This is one of HIllerman's novels that I probably won't be re-reading. It was good but not at the top of my list. I did like it better than Finding Moon.
Okay, I'm a Hillerman fan. I always enjoy the peeks into southwestern native American culture with a good mystery woven in.
a gift to the aging grandma. She enjoys this author very much, what a bonus to find it in large print.
I love Tony Hillerman's novels. He has such a great blend of suspense, humor, and conflicts/resolution of human interaction. He represents the Navajo/Hopi view of the world as it coexists with the mainstream American culture. It's just really enjoyable to settle in with a Tony Hillerman novel.
I have ordered many Tony Hillerman books for my mother, so I am basing review on her input. She absolutely loved both of these books - she has read every one from this author and wished there were more (the author passed away in 2008). Forever Rest in Peace Tony.
I enjoy Hillermans books. He adds twists u don't see coming. I also enjoy the cultural lessons. Good reading, enjoy
Hillerman not only takes me back "home" with his descriptions of both the Four Corners area of the United States, but also displays wonderful character development that runs true throughout his Navajo mysteries. I also find the interweaving of the "sacred" mythology of the area and the native peoples, brilliant, witho...
I have the paperback collection of Tony Hillerman's books and pass them around to friends to read. Since they are not on my shelves all the time, I wanted to acquire the e-book versions in order to have them on hand for me.
I like all of the Navajo novels that Tony Hillerman has written. The characters and the plots and the vivid descriptions of the land and culture are facinating.
Sergeant Jim Chee of the Navajo Tribal Police and his retired partner Joe Leaphorn investigate related cases involving people and drug smuggling across the US-Mexico border and Indian oil-gas production fraud. Their relationship with the Federal authorities again focus on the arrogance and incompetence of the Bureau o...
I am a fan of Tony Hillerman and have read a lot of his books so my review is naturally prejudiced and that is not bad. The book lives up to his usual standard of excellence and was fun to read while at the same time giving me an opportunity to look into the way of the native americans in a very positive and insightful...
Informative as to oil pipeline maintenance and function. A good read. Hillerman respects the Indian Nation and is as comfortable to be with as a favorite chair in front of a slow burning fireplace.
Having lived in the 4 corners area for a few years and working with the Native Americans for several years makes his books great for bringing back memories of the area and the great people who live there 1
This is a terrific book, and I am so glad that Tony Hillerman's books are being re-issued. He was a wonderful author, and really gets to the heart of Native Ameruican culture. He is definitely one of my favorite authors!
This book came quickly and was in the condition stated. Having spent some time with the Navajo people, it is refreshing to read a work that gets it right about our Native American friends.
If you're thinking of buying The Sinister Pig to get your Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee fix, you might want to look for another Hillerman novel. This book centers on Chee's new love, Officer Bernadette Manuelito, once a member of the Navajo police force. As the book opens, Bernie, as she's called, has transferred to the ...
The consensus on Amazon clearly seems to be that The Sinister Pig is one of Hillerman's lesser works. In some ways, I'd agree. It's certainly different, in important respects, from his other mysteries set in the Four Corners region. Primarily, it lacks the anthropological focus that's helped to make Hillerman's mysteri...
Tony Hillerman's THE SINISTER PIG reads like a half-hearted effort to fulfill a contract, not to tell a good story. Some great threads are inherent, but the unravel instead of weave. The reader is bounced from the border where Bernie Manuelito is now working to the Four Corners for a murder. The strongest theme is embe...
THE SETUP An apparently retired CIA agent (Gordon Stein, aka David Slate) is hired by a U.S. Senator to investigate how a natural gas pipeline system has been used to cheat Native Americans in the Southwest of $4 billion annually in royalties. He is murdered on Navajo land in the extreme northwestern corner of New Mex...
I own and have enjoyed all Hillerman's previous books, but this one doesn't quite hit the mark. Sorry, Tony. I can only give it 3 stars.
Among the various detective novelists writing today, Tony Hillerman occupies a pretty unique position. His series of detective novels, following first the adventures of two different characters, Lt. Joe Leaphorn and Sgt. Jim Chee, in separate books. Later, Hillerman combined the two characters, and has been chronicling...
Hillerman again skillfully leads his readers through convoluted mysteries while painting verbal pictures of the American West. He switches tantalizingly between the reader's favorite characters, Jim Chee and Joe Leaphorn, portraying the Navajo lifestyle as he leads us through the passages of a complex maze of clues. ...
I really love Hillerman's books. He is one of my favorite authors. That said, everyone lets a stinker once in a while, and this is Hillermans. My first impression was that Hillerman had gotten so old and feeble that he couldn't write any more. This impression was later corrected, he's as good as ever. So, if you li...
This is the first book I read of Hillerman's and I loved it. I have started at the beginning of this delightful series and Hillerman does not disappoint. Great read.
The best I can say is the audio book kept me awake on a long drive. The book barely resembles the early Hillerman ones I remember, and is sort of a mix of generic Crichton-Grisham political/crime suspense with a little romance and a little New Mexico flavor thrown in for old-times sake.
Bernadette (Bernie) Manuelito gets to be the hero. If you like Tony Hillerman, you'll like this one.
Great, as are all of Tony Hillerman's Navajo stories. Off the Reservation and into the modern world.
Characters you don't care about, exposition instead of action, Leaphorn and Chee MIA for much of the story...this one has it all. I gave it a generous chance for five chapters, then called it quits because it was uninteresting and uninvolving. Rob Schmidt BlueCornComics.com
I had not read Mr. Hillerman in awhile. I was on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon and ran out of reading material. I picked up "The Sinister Pig" and was very glad I did! It felt like I had returned to some old friends (Jim Chee and Joe Leaphorn). The plot involves murder, oil, drugs, and politics. A great, quick rea...
I have read most of Mr. Hillerman's Chee/Leaphorn books and enjoyed all of them, even the early ones that lacked the depth of his later works, but this book left me cold. Every character of worth Hillerman created had to have spot in this book, and many didn't fit well. This was too contrived to hold interest.