Can you learn from reading novels? Most lit classes are based on well known novels, however I am aiming this a smidge lower. Mystery novels...ok add whichever genre you prefer. Why not?
I like books that hold my interest from cover to cover. As of yet no text book has ever succeeded. Since I no longer make that attempt, they never will"make my day!" Mostly the setting is where I learn from. Different locals, unknown practices, beliefs, similarities I was unfamiliar with or customs unaware of. They all add to the enjoyment.
The writers skill and ability to imbue life to the written word, to make his characters live...to draw you into the story do something for me that no other medium has. And, you learn because you enjoy it and want more.
Tony Hillerman may not have been a true Navajo, but a huge number of people have a much better concept of their culture because of him.
My answer to the question, it's a no brainer...yes. And, you will like it!
This is my on line "Collector's Cabinet". It is non-profit and haphazard at best. I leave it to you to sort through and make sense of.The views are mine. The collection reflects some of my interests. But the material must be credited to the vast internet. Otherwise, I never would have been able to amass such a treasure trove. The purpose of this exercise is entertainment, naturally mine, but even more so yours. So, please let me know if anything strikes a chord with you.
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