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ctrentham's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.5
tlt19's review against another edition
5.0
I struggled to put this one down. The more I read of this series the more I love it. Looking forward to continuing the series.
lunaxcult's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
neumanzoo's review against another edition
3.0
This was another good Bosch book that continues the story of one of my favorite characters. It followed the TV adaptation more closely than the others, but still some big changes. 3.5⭐️
moonystwin's review against another edition
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
beth_books_123's review against another edition
4.0
A painful delight - 4*
Hello Connelly! I've missed the zest, excitement and engaging plot that Connelly provides with a Harry Bosch case. The previous couple of novels that I have read have been disappointing to say the least but in this novel I definitely think Connelly has his mojo back.
The plot covered in this novel was dealt with very carefully due to it being such a sensitive matter. The plot had me guessing right until the end of the novel; it was full of meaningful and thought out red herrings. The characters were strong and really impacted on Bosch's life. This is actually quite a surprise from Connelly as females are usually brought in just as a love interest and a distraction from the case at hand which became quite boring. Of course there was romance in this novel but it actually impacted on his decisions, made him question his morals and his love interest was actually a complex character.
Very suitably handled, well done, Connelly!
Hello Connelly! I've missed the zest, excitement and engaging plot that Connelly provides with a Harry Bosch case. The previous couple of novels that I have read have been disappointing to say the least but in this novel I definitely think Connelly has his mojo back.
The plot covered in this novel was dealt with very carefully due to it being such a sensitive matter. The plot had me guessing right until the end of the novel; it was full of meaningful and thought out red herrings. The characters were strong and really impacted on Bosch's life. This is actually quite a surprise from Connelly as females are usually brought in just as a love interest and a distraction from the case at hand which became quite boring. Of course there was romance in this novel but it actually impacted on his decisions, made him question his morals and his love interest was actually a complex character.
Very suitably handled, well done, Connelly!
msarendt's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
merrysociopath's review against another edition
3.0
Riletto dopo quindici anni, non mi era rimasto impresso e ora ho chiaro il perché. Troppo campati in aria il mistero e la sua soluzione, mancanti entrambi del solito fair play di Connelly, nonché basata l'ultima su un gioco di parole che si perde con la traduzione in italiano, ci sono anche alcune sottotrame che sembravano promettere bene ma non vanno da nessuna parte (soprattutto quella relativa a Julia Brashier).
emilia128's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Gun violence, Suicide, Vomit, and Sexual harassment
git_r_read's review against another edition
4.0
BOT, My first Michael Connelly and definitely not my last.