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hidusty's review
4.0
Another great Harry Bosch book. I liked to see Harry pursuing the redemption he indicated he'd be looking for at the end of a Darkness More Than Night. The ending was a surprise and I can't imagine having read that in real time. Connelly continues to deliver!
rebelbelle13's review
4.0
After watching five seasons of the TV show Bosch, I figured it was about time I picked up one of Michael Connelly's novels starring the detective. Watching the show first definitely gave me context as to the setting (Hollywood) and the characters, of course- but other things helped too- the chain of command, the layout of the precinct, and the all around feeling of Bosch's world. Seeing as how I'd already seen the show, I figured I could just jump in the series anywhere and not get lost, and I was right. These seem to be mostly contained stories, like an episode of CSI. If you like procedurals, cop shows or forensics, you'll love this series. Bosch himself is nothing original- he's a stubborn, nose to the grindstone cop who's served his country and is determined to see justice done, no matter what barriers need to be pushed or rules need to be broken.
This particular story, about bones being found and a twenty year old murder being solved- is also nothing new, to be sure. However, the story reads well. The leaps in logic make sense, the breadcrumbs laid out in such a way that the reader can follow along with Bosch, and we're never felt left in the dark. This is a well done, fast-paced mystery, and I had trouble putting it down. My only lament here is that the ending felt rushed, and left me feeling rather unsatisfied. Also, a warning for those readers coming here after watching the show: Bosch has no daughter in the books (at least not in this one) and Edgar, his partner, is completely different, which bothers me. Other than that, I had a good time, and I will certainly read another in the Bosch universe.
This particular story, about bones being found and a twenty year old murder being solved- is also nothing new, to be sure. However, the story reads well. The leaps in logic make sense, the breadcrumbs laid out in such a way that the reader can follow along with Bosch, and we're never felt left in the dark. This is a well done, fast-paced mystery, and I had trouble putting it down. My only lament here is that the ending felt rushed, and left me feeling rather unsatisfied. Also, a warning for those readers coming here after watching the show: Bosch has no daughter in the books (at least not in this one) and Edgar, his partner, is completely different, which bothers me. Other than that, I had a good time, and I will certainly read another in the Bosch universe.
ctrentham's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.5
tlt19's review
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
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
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
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
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
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).