Prayer of the Dragon
by Eliot Pattison
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Read in March, 2008
It's not often that I start reading a book over again right after finishing it, but that's what I'm doing with this one. Eliot Pattison writes about Tibet in such a way that my heart aches, not only for the Tibetans, but also because I feel such a strong resonance for how the Tibetans live and experience life.
A good mystery that kept my guessing all the way to the end, as well as a strong proposal for the American Navajos and the Tibetans having common ancestry. As usual, Mr. Pattison's wr...more
A good mystery that kept my guessing all the way to the end, as well as a strong proposal for the American Navajos and the Tibetans having common ancestry. As usual, Mr. Pattison's wr...more
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Read in April, 2008
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A good mystery from an author new to me. This is a very present-day book based in Tibet with an "outcast" Chinese protagonist. It brings up some interesting parallels in spirituality and spiritual practices between what most people would consider two totally different cultures - not Tibet and China, there's another culture involved here that I won't get into because I don't want to spoil the book. There is also some insight into both the present-day Tibetan and Chinese cultures, so ...more
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Read in June, 2008
I loved this book. It was deep and complex. I love stories about more ancient spiritualities, as I practice one type myself. Navaho and Tibetan spirituality, Wow!
I never did figure out who the murderer was until the end. And Pattison keeps you guessing. You think you have it figured out, and he throws something else in there. You get a glimpse a couple of times, but you never get that, "Aha, I've figured it out." feeling. I will definitely read more of Pattison's work.
I never did figure out who the murderer was until the end. And Pattison keeps you guessing. You think you have it figured out, and he throws something else in there. You get a glimpse a couple of times, but you never get that, "Aha, I've figured it out." feeling. I will definitely read more of Pattison's work.
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Read in April, 2008
Characteristically (of EP's books, not my reading), I found it hard to pay attention to the characters and the plot of this novel. I wish so much that the author would include some diagrams or pictures. I can't quite make out all the beauty it seems he can see so clearly in his head.
Also, if this is the last book he writes about these characters, it will make me sad.
Also, if this is the last book he writes about these characters, it will make me sad.
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