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hermetic

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6. It's been ages

Thu Feb 4, 2016, 10:54 AM

Feb 2016

since I last read Hillerman but I plan on reading again soon.

This page links to hundreds of reviews of that book. http://www.fictiondb.com/author/tony-hillerman~dance-hall-of-the-dead~63591~b.htm
I read through a few of them and the general consensus seems to be that the ending is confusing, unsatisfactory, leaves you wondering. If you want to take the time to read through all the reviews you might find some that actually speculate on the meaning, but it would still just be speculation.

Maybe there's an interview out there somewhere with Mr. Hillerman where he discusses it. I Googled and found this which seems to be meant for you (node/9). http://ehillerman.unm.edu/ehillerman/node/9

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Can I get some thoughts from Tony Hillerman fans? (Spoiler alert) [View all] Number9Dream Feb 2016 OP

I can't help you because I read those years ago TexasProgresive Feb 2016 #1

A John Lennon song off 'Walls and Bridges' Number9Dream Feb 2016 #2

9 comes a lot with Lennon including his birthday. n/t TexasProgresive Feb 2016 #3

Wish I could help, but it's been over 30 years since I read that one. scarletwoman Feb 2016 #4

Thanks for replying Number9Dream Feb 2016 #5

It's been ages hermetic Feb 2016 #6

Thanks for taking the time to provide links and thoughts Number9Dream Feb 2016 #7

I would gladly help but those were the first Hillerman books I read and quite a while back. Enthusiast Feb 2016 #8

I did all of his - but it was a long time ago SoLeftIAmRight Feb 2016 #9

I think "A Thief Of Time" is an absolute classic. Paladin Feb 2016 #10