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xandersan's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
d_audy's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
carolpk's review against another edition
3.0
What might not have caught the attention of someone not receptive to music, caught Bosch's ear. It's these details that keep me coming back to this series. Take this first sentence. I can see and I can hear and I'm hooked.
"AS HE DROVE along Mulholland Drive toward the Cahuenga Pass, Bosch began to hear the music. It came to him in fragments of strings and errant horn sequences, echoing off the brown summer-dried hills and blurred by the white noise of traffic carrying up from the Hollywood Freeway. Nothing he could identify. All he knew was that he was heading toward its source."
The source though pleasant to listen too is not the reason Bosch is on scene. The property is L.A.F.D. Fire Control. Bosch parks his Caprice and has to walk the fire road towards the crime and the music. What's he hearing? "Sheherazade" is being played by The L.A. Philharmonic at The Hollywood Bowl. Crime scene - White Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud, one white male in the trunk, dead from gunshots. And so begins another case.
Eleanor Wish, the FBI agent sent to prison in "The Black Echo" shows up again in this book. I'm glad to see her as I like her character and she does seem a good match for Bosch.
Lots of the old gang are on hand but a few new characters are introduced. My favorite is Detective Kizmin 'Kiz' Rider. Smart, young, up and comer, she is certain to challenge the mostly male department. Bosch can see her potential. Bureau Commander Lieutenant Grace Billets is Bosch's direct supervisor this go round and she is an excellent edition to the cast.
I've got to read carefully and make notes or I soon forget small points of detail. I almost overlooked a quick statement by Bosch that he dislikes cats. Bosch remembers Lawyers, Guns and Money by Warren Zevon as "an anthem among the uniforms back when he had worked patrol.". He mentions some restaurant that I wanted to look up to see if it's a real place. Can't find it now. I'll pay better attention next time .
The more I learn about Bosch, the more I'm curious about the author. There's lots of interviews with Connelly and just like with Bosch, you've got to dig a bit to find out what you want to know. In one interview Connelly mentions that Bosch continues to be an interesting character to write and that he continues to learn things about him. He looks at a scenario and thinks "What would Harry do?" I imagine the series will continue to entertain as long as Connelly can keep this interest. Connelly also mentions that the truth of some real cases won't translate well to his fiction as his readers would never believe what really happened. Still, many are based on a real life case. He's hopeful for LA but feels it's beautiful place "but it can't get itself together". Both Bosch and Connelly are fascinating men.
It's difficult not to judge each of the series against each other consequently my 3 star rating. Don't let this put you off. I liked the story but it is not my favorite thus far. I'm definitely in for number six.
"AS HE DROVE along Mulholland Drive toward the Cahuenga Pass, Bosch began to hear the music. It came to him in fragments of strings and errant horn sequences, echoing off the brown summer-dried hills and blurred by the white noise of traffic carrying up from the Hollywood Freeway. Nothing he could identify. All he knew was that he was heading toward its source."
The source though pleasant to listen too is not the reason Bosch is on scene. The property is L.A.F.D. Fire Control. Bosch parks his Caprice and has to walk the fire road towards the crime and the music. What's he hearing? "Sheherazade" is being played by The L.A. Philharmonic at The Hollywood Bowl. Crime scene - White Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud, one white male in the trunk, dead from gunshots. And so begins another case.
Eleanor Wish, the FBI agent sent to prison in "The Black Echo" shows up again in this book. I'm glad to see her as I like her character and she does seem a good match for Bosch.
Lots of the old gang are on hand but a few new characters are introduced. My favorite is Detective Kizmin 'Kiz' Rider. Smart, young, up and comer, she is certain to challenge the mostly male department. Bosch can see her potential. Bureau Commander Lieutenant Grace Billets is Bosch's direct supervisor this go round and she is an excellent edition to the cast.
I've got to read carefully and make notes or I soon forget small points of detail. I almost overlooked a quick statement by Bosch that he dislikes cats. Bosch remembers Lawyers, Guns and Money by Warren Zevon as "an anthem among the uniforms back when he had worked patrol.". He mentions some restaurant that I wanted to look up to see if it's a real place. Can't find it now. I'll pay better attention next time .
The more I learn about Bosch, the more I'm curious about the author. There's lots of interviews with Connelly and just like with Bosch, you've got to dig a bit to find out what you want to know. In one interview Connelly mentions that Bosch continues to be an interesting character to write and that he continues to learn things about him. He looks at a scenario and thinks "What would Harry do?" I imagine the series will continue to entertain as long as Connelly can keep this interest. Connelly also mentions that the truth of some real cases won't translate well to his fiction as his readers would never believe what really happened. Still, many are based on a real life case. He's hopeful for LA but feels it's beautiful place "but it can't get itself together". Both Bosch and Connelly are fascinating men.
It's difficult not to judge each of the series against each other consequently my 3 star rating. Don't let this put you off. I liked the story but it is not my favorite thus far. I'm definitely in for number six.
gunjan2024's review against another edition
5.0
Like Lindell said, “I like your style, Bosch”. I loved the book and the style by which Bosch finished the case.
careydnelson's review against another edition
5.0
Great to have the supporting cast play a larger role in this book. Also, enjoyable to see Connelly playing with the structure.
ebokhyllami's review against another edition
5.0
5 på rad, jeg er klar for sjette boka på rappen.
Trenger jeg å si at denne serien er svært bra?
Trenger jeg å si at denne serien er svært bra?
jannenemarie's review against another edition
4.0
This was another good book in the series. Bosch seems to become more human. He admits his short comings, takes the heat for his actions and also tries to take it for his team, and sees to still do the right thing. I liked him more in this book because of his emotions. I adore his new lieutenant. She stands by her people and trusts them. I found the story not as great as previous ones. I think Michael was just trying to build Bosch up as good cop with very human characteristics.
hidusty's review against another edition
3.0
I'd give this book 4 stars if not for the damned chapter formatting. I can't stand an entire book having only 10 chapters.
As for the story, Connelly does it again. The beginning of the story starts slow because it seems like Connelly is just demonstrating how much he knows about police procedure. It seemed overly detailed but I guess there are probably those in that line of work who really like when the story goes that route because it's familiar to them. For me, I like the tension between Harry and his co-workers. I like that he has the edge that he does.
The book took several twists and just like Bosch I thought the case was solved at several junctions and then I was surprised to find out that there was more to come. The ending was a surprise and not at all what I would have expected. Should be interesting to see how this plays out.
As for the story, Connelly does it again. The beginning of the story starts slow because it seems like Connelly is just demonstrating how much he knows about police procedure. It seemed overly detailed but I guess there are probably those in that line of work who really like when the story goes that route because it's familiar to them. For me, I like the tension between Harry and his co-workers. I like that he has the edge that he does.
The book took several twists and just like Bosch I thought the case was solved at several junctions and then I was surprised to find out that there was more to come. The ending was a surprise and not at all what I would have expected. Should be interesting to see how this plays out.
pziemlewicz's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
liberrydude's review against another edition
5.0
Bosch is back to work in Hollywood with a new supervisor, a woman lieutenant. He no longer has a partner, he has two now. Not a reflection on him, just a new strategy of teams of three. So he goes with the flow, whatever. Little does he suspect that she will be the boss he has always needed.
On a weekend a body is found in the trunk of a Rolls Royce in view of the Hollywood Bowl. Harry’s team is on it. Looks like a mob hit but the LAPD’s organized crime bureau wants nothing to do with it. Or do they? The case has a Las Vegas connection as the victim was a wealthy movie producer who gambled frequently and was on his way home from there when he was murdered.
Harry is off to LV where he runs into an old flame and things escalate quickly. It’s turf war time as LAPD, LVPD, and the FBI all juggle for their piece of the pie. And what would a Bosch case be without the involvement of Internal Affairs? Lots of subterfuge and misdirection as the reader is hooked on what looks to be a sure resolution only to be shocked not once but several times with startling developments. I never saw them coming.
It will be interesting to see where Bosch goes in the next book. Reading Connelly is as exciting as it gets. Pacing myself slowly through this superior series.
On a weekend a body is found in the trunk of a Rolls Royce in view of the Hollywood Bowl. Harry’s team is on it. Looks like a mob hit but the LAPD’s organized crime bureau wants nothing to do with it. Or do they? The case has a Las Vegas connection as the victim was a wealthy movie producer who gambled frequently and was on his way home from there when he was murdered.
Harry is off to LV where he runs into an old flame and things escalate quickly. It’s turf war time as LAPD, LVPD, and the FBI all juggle for their piece of the pie. And what would a Bosch case be without the involvement of Internal Affairs? Lots of subterfuge and misdirection as the reader is hooked on what looks to be a sure resolution only to be shocked not once but several times with startling developments. I never saw them coming.
It will be interesting to see where Bosch goes in the next book. Reading Connelly is as exciting as it gets. Pacing myself slowly through this superior series.