Title: An unfortunate turn of events
Review: As a 30+-year lover of Rudolfo Anaya's work, I must say I was rather disappointed with "Jemez Springs."Anaya distinguished himself and his work through tales such as "Bless Me, Ultima" and "Tortuga"; stories and themes as timeless as the Rio Grande Valley and its presence. Those tales, flawlessly told by Anaya, call to be read and remembered numerous times."Jemez Springs," however, needs only to be read once. Whether by pressure of deadline or the simple need to tie up a few loose ends, Anaya comes across as a self-indulgent retired literature professor, attempting heavy-handed ties between New Mexicanos and their culture and forms of Greek and other literature, while tying them only with the loosest of whip stitches.If you are an Anaya fan, you owe it to yourself to read "Jemez Springs," but then give yourself a good dose of "Ultima" to wash away the bitter aftertaste.
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