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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
These are really good short stories. Really enjoyed this book
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
This was three short stories in one 100-page ebook. Each story was very good, but in its brief format, it obviously lacked the gut-wrenching turmoil Bosch faces at every turn.
One thing I thought was interesting. The second story was written in first person. I think that perspective brought us close to the turmoil of the big books. I wish I had all of Connelly’s books in front of me, because I don’t think he had done that before. I definitely could be wrong.
One thing I thought was interesting. The second story was written in first person. I think that perspective brought us close to the turmoil of the big books. I wish I had all of Connelly’s books in front of me, because I don’t think he had done that before. I definitely could be wrong.
These stories were all good glimpses into the ways of Harry Bosch; it might help a new reader see what he's like, and give a fan some new insights. But I think short stories are not a good vehicle for Harry Bosch. Most of his cases seem too complex for a short story to do it justice. I did enjoy these stories, but thought they seemed to end too abruptly.
A great collection of short Harry Bosch stories set at various stages of his career. well written and fit well with the main series.
5 star - Perfect
4 star - i would recommend
3 star - good
2 star - struggled to complete
1 star - could not finish
4 star - i would recommend
3 star - good
2 star - struggled to complete
1 star - could not finish
I do not love short stories, I am glad I read them but didn't love them.
I can't believe I've been sleeping on these Bosch short story collections until now. I kind of forgot about them until I saw them cheap on audible. Instantly it was like putting on a comfortable pair of old jeans. I forgot how much I liked joining Harry on "the mission". All 3 short stories here are pretty good. I particularly liked the title story Suicide Run. Although the twists and turns of a normal Bosch novel aren't there due to the shortened length and more straightforward nature you still get to see Harry show off his chops. Connelly shows off his pretty well also. You really get to see that in "Cielo Azul" when it is written in the first person perspective. We don't often get directly inside Harry's head and it was a nice change.