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talentedmisfit's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
kwebster07's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
sjdunlop's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
judithdcollins's review against another edition
3.0
I love the Harry Bosch series, as always exciting, but this one not as good as some of the others. In this fast-paced sequel to The Black Echo, LAPD detective Harry Bosch continues to investigate the drug-trafficking underworlds of inner-city Los Angeles and the wastelands of Mexico. When he discovers the body of a fellow police officer in a sleazy hotel, Harry gets entangled in a brutal web of violence and drugs.
sibil's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
lcoverosey's review against another edition
5.0
I stayed up half the night to finish this book,,, I could not stop. Great right to the end
brendalynnemartin's review against another edition
4.0
I’m a huge Michael Connelly fan, his books are always an enjoyable read. I found myself reaching for this book less than other books of his. Still a great read. Love Harry Bosch!!
carolpk's review against another edition
3.0
Happy to report I enjoyed my second outing with Michael Connelly's Harry Bosch as much as my first.
I'm starting to draw my picture of the man but still have a long way to go. To me he seems lonely. After all begins as Harry spends Christmas alone. There's no hesitation when a body calls him out from his Xmas dinner. Also, he is eager to make connection with the women he meets, two in this novel. Oh, Harry!
Once again I liked how Connelly describes Los Angeles vividly, making the streets come alive. You can tell he has done his homework on the day to day grind of LA cops as his descriptions of these seem plausible. I'm also growing fond of Irving R. Irving, assistant chief in this outing. Both Bosch and Irving have their own way of doing things and are like oil and water.
What pulls Bosch away from his Christmas meal is the death of fellow cop Narcotics detective Calexico Moore, an apparent suicide with a note in his pocket. The chase for truth of what caused Moore to bite the bullet forms the mystery.
Bosch is charged with the "dirty work" in informing Moore's widow Silvia of his death. Woman interest #1. The other lady on his list is Dr. Theresa Corazon, shares a relationship of convenience with Bosch. Her aspirations seem geared more to the office of chief medical examiner than Bosch. This is ok with me as I can't see them together.
Can't wait to see what happens next.
Loved this quote from Raymond Chandler's The Long Goodbye
"There is no trap so deadly as the trap you set for yourself"
I'm starting to draw my picture of the man but still have a long way to go. To me he seems lonely. After all
Once again I liked how Connelly describes Los Angeles vividly, making the streets come alive. You can tell he has done his homework on the day to day grind of LA cops as his descriptions of these seem plausible. I'm also growing fond of Irving R. Irving, assistant chief in this outing. Both Bosch and Irving have their own way of doing things and are like oil and water.
What pulls Bosch away from his Christmas meal is the death of fellow cop Narcotics detective Calexico Moore, an apparent suicide with a note in his pocket. The chase for truth of what caused Moore to bite the bullet forms the mystery.
Bosch is charged with the "dirty work" in informing Moore's widow Silvia of his death. Woman interest #1. The other lady on his list is Dr. Theresa Corazon, shares a relationship of convenience with Bosch. Her aspirations seem geared more to the office of chief medical examiner than Bosch. This is ok with me as I can't see them together.
Can't wait to see what happens next.
Loved this quote from Raymond Chandler's The Long Goodbye
"There is no trap so deadly as the trap you set for yourself"