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I'm glad that I finished the book, although it did take me awhile. I was intrigued by the mysticism of the Brujo world and that the setting was the US southwest. I have lived in El Paso and southern NM for 40 years and so it was interesting to follow the travels of Carlos over familiar territory. The many escapades of Don Carlos were amusing at first. They brought to mind the early Zorro episodes on TV. However, they soon became stilted, forced and contrived sprinkled with a little stereotyping. The best part was when Carlos was in the desert where he was starting to come to terms with himself and his Brujo self. The last quarter of the book does pick up some. You do finally learn the story of Inez and no surprise here that it was also too contrived and convenient. Right now, I would have to say that Inez is the strongest character and more developed than even Carlos. The door is open for the next book, What the Owl Saw. It is this book that caught my attention and the reason I decided I had to first read The Brujo's Way. I will let all of you know how that works out!


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The Brujo Way First in the Buenaventura Series Gerald W McFarland Books Reviews

Don Carlos Buenaventura, our hero in this story, seems to have stepped out of a Kung Fu/Latin movie. The setting of the book is something I haven't quite encountered in any of the books I have read thus far which was definitely great. It is set in New Mexico around the 17th Century. The author managed to tell a story that not only shows a historical context that is factual but also to provide a magic system that seems to fit perfectly in this time period, I never questioned the world that Mr McFarland created.

Carlos is an interesting character to follow. From the beginning of the book he exudes charm (even as a fetus). You cannot help but be captivated by his meanderings of his teacher's wise words, his insights and his destiny.

This book twists and turns into places you wouldn't expect. The writing style flows and it is easy to get lost in the pages and losing track of time. My only struggle was that the book was perhaps a little too long, but not being an author myself it easier said than done to say that the book should have been slightly shorter!

All in all a great read to any Kung Fu enthusiasts who are looking for a twist on the usual story.
This was a unique reading experience that I highly recommend. Armchair adventurers will delight in Don Carlos's exploits, and serious historians will be amazed at McFarland's ability to weave history into fiction. I think of myself as not being a fan of magical realism, yet The Brujo's Way, full of magic, full of realism, puts a new spin on this genre. In this sense, the novel is fabulously "fabulist," and I love the way the author blends allegory and history to create his protagonist's world. The historian in McFarlnad is evident and impressive, yet it is the storyteller in him--and Don Carlos's journey to self-hood--that we fall in love with. (This book was given to me in exchange for an honest review.)
Wonderful tale, very well written.
During a recent visit to the Palace of Governors I was reminded of the 500 year history of Santa Fe! McFarland's story of an ancient soul describes our history incarnated in mystery. A great read for lovers of the Land of Enchantment!
The Brujp's Way is for people who are intrigued by historical fiction in a clouded past of an area and time we have largely skipped over. It is personalized through the adventures of a brujo (shaman) who himself moves through time. It covers the same area, roughly, and in yet earlier times, as the classic "Treasure of the Sierra Madre", and McCarthy's, "All the Pretty Horses". Somehow, all of our "cowboy stories" mainly missed this region's true history, --one example, in our glorification of the battle of the Alamo and the winning of Texas. The Brujo's Way is the first in a series, so those who like it can continue reading more. A fictional protagonist must have inner conflicts, and this brujo certainly does. These he will be trying to resolve as the story continues in the next books. I am mainly a reader of non-fiction so it is hard for me to compare it with recent fiction, but for those who would like a new look at a little examined era, especially in the West, it will appeal.
_The Brujo's Way_ is masterful in so many ways. Mr. McFarland captures the grace and dignity of 18th century Mexican culture, and weaves an intriguing adventure within the many layers of Don Carlos' journey of self-discovery. A must-read for anyone who has ever been enchanted with Old and/or New Mexico. The exquisite writing carries the reader along effortlessly into a nuanced exploration of the interplay between this Brujo's life and the ancient spirituality that permeates his being. I look forward to the next book in this series.
I'm glad that I finished the book, although it did take me awhile. I was intrigued by the mysticism of the Brujo world and that the setting was the US southwest. I have lived in El Paso and southern NM for 40 years and so it was interesting to follow the travels of Carlos over familiar territory. The many escapades of Don Carlos were amusing at first. They brought to mind the early Zorro episodes on TV. However, they soon became stilted, forced and contrived sprinkled with a little stereotyping. The best part was when Carlos was in the desert where he was starting to come to terms with himself and his Brujo self. The last quarter of the book does pick up some. You do finally learn the story of Inez and no surprise here that it was also too contrived and convenient. Right now, I would have to say that Inez is the strongest character and more developed than even Carlos. The door is open for the next book, What the Owl Saw. It is this book that caught my attention and the reason I decided I had to first read The Brujo's Way. I will let all of you know how that works out!