The Fallen Man

By: Tony Hillerman

Narrated by: Christian Baskous

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Very good story, so-so reader

What did you love best about The Fallen Man?

This one is a bit of a back story for several of the other Jim Chee/Joe Leaphorn stories, with the usual mix of intriguing characters and more twists and turns than a 4-Corners road. The contrast between Janet, the "urban Indian" and Jim Chee's passion for his local land, people, and culture was especially well told.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Fallen Man?

The very last arrest in the story was my favorite moment.

What aspect of Christian Baskous’s performance would you have changed?

Mr. Baskous has strong abilities as a reader, but his accents constantly slipped, and never sounded Native American except for very brief moments here and there. His ability create identifiable genders has a ways to go as well. I think he would do well in other literature, with less need for a distinctly different accent. Before he records any more of these, it might be worthwhile for him to listen to the old CD versions done by George Guidall - really well done for both genders and the overall accent needs.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Jim Chee's growing realization that Janet intended to remake him was especially well written and paced well.

Any additional comments?

Every time I read a Jim Chee/Joe Leaphorn book I feel as if I am having a very attractive lesson in cultural behaviours and history. These are terrific books.

My favorite so far

All the books are great but this one is my favorite. I'll keep reading.

Another great one from Hillerman.

Great book. It takes a little time to catch the flow of these Leaphorn and Chee novels, but they never disappoint. This one, in particular twists it's ending so well that all you can do is smile at the art of it.

Trouble on the Indian Reservations

If you could sum up The Fallen Man in three words, what would they be?

Intrigue , suspense, emotional

What did you like best about this story?

The book presented modern day excitement of detective work on an Indian reservation. A well paced story about old style detective work and new. The story made sense and was easy to follow.

What about Christian Baskous’s performance did you like?

Christain has a good ability to change his voice from male, female, Indian and a person form the east coast.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes - if started in the morning with nothing else to do this would holdyour interest.

can't write women

the women in this series - and this book - are shallow and poorly developed. Jim's two serius girlfriends are virtually the same - with the same outcome. The female cop is also underdeveloped and stereotypical.