Enemy Way

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Summary: ONE OF THE BEST
Review: I am prompted to write this review in rebuttal to the person in Colorado that reviewed this book, giving it one star. I can not believe that we read the same book. I live in New Mexico and feel the Thurlo's discriptions of New Mexico and the Navajo way of life are researced well and portray things as they really are. I doubt that the person in Colorado has ever been out of the "big city" and even been on a Reservation let alone know what it is like in New Mexico. The Thurlo's have an exciting read with this book and you will find yourself unable to put this book down. I find I prefer the Thurlo's writing to Hillerman as I love reading from a female prespective. It is nice to see equality. You should definately read this book to get a true picture of our lovely state and it's Navajo people.

Rating:
Summary: Thurlos still can't write
Review: I enjoy the Hillerman novels, so I bought this one. A few pages in I remembered that I'd read one of the earlier ones and quit in disgust.

Well, several books on, Mr. and Mrs. Thurlo still haven't learned to write adequate fiction.

The dialog is wooden and unconvincing--especially between the heroine, Ella Clah, and her brother, Clifford, who is a Navajo healer.
The plotting seems to be straight from the Plot-O-Matic

Characterization is equally weak, especially for the set-piece bad guys, Navajo witches or skinwalkers. On the other hand, I didn't have a clear sense of Ella's character either...

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Summary: Tony Hillerman want-a-be!
Review: The story makes for a good read, and I had trouble putting it down; but this is no Hillerman! The Thurlo's depiction of Navajo culture and life on the rez is inaccurate and clearly shows a lack of depth and understanding. A few key phrases are tossed around but the author hasn't an idea of what they mean or represent. The author's superficial knowledge of Navajo culture leads to many inaccuracies and absurd plot lines. How dare they steal Hillerman's character perspectives and call them their own!