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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
This was my least favorite of the Mickey Haller series. I had a really difficult time getting into the story, and really didn't get swept into it until I was nearly finished (more than halfway through the trial). For me, there wasn't really any mystery or suspense. It seemed that pretty early on, we knew who the real culprits were. And I was distracted throughout about the constant updates in the relationship with his daughter and failed DA bid. I expected both to have more of a connection to the story since they were so prominent in the early chapters...but they didn't. Hoping the next book will keep my interest more.
A little background...My first Michael Connelly novel was "The Lincoln Lawyer." Newly published, I kept seeing it on display at bookstores and on the new book display at the library. I finally checked it out and began my love affair with the Mickey Haller series. Since reading the Lincoln Lawyer, I have read all of Michael Connelly's books. His Harry Bosch series is one of my favorites...but with Mickey Haller, he always hits it out of the ballpark. "The Gods of Guilt" is no exception.
When we last left Mickey, he had decided to run for the DA's office. Now his life is a shambles - he's still a defense attorney, his daughter refuses to talk to him, and his personal "Gods of Guilt" torment him daily. Mickey gets a call from a man accused of murder, and he realizes that this may be one of those rare cases where the accused is actually innocent. Connelly does an excellent job with this book; it is fast paced and pulls you right in to the story.
It is always interesting to hear the novel written from the defense perspective - which is typically not how do we prove innocence, but how do we create doubt in the minds of the jury. Add in Mickey Haller who understands his role in the justice system, he knows he must defend those who may be guilty, and has to live with the consequence of getting them set free. In this case, Mickey is actually convinced of his client's innocence, making the stakes that much higher for his freedom.
When we last left Mickey, he had decided to run for the DA's office. Now his life is a shambles - he's still a defense attorney, his daughter refuses to talk to him, and his personal "Gods of Guilt" torment him daily. Mickey gets a call from a man accused of murder, and he realizes that this may be one of those rare cases where the accused is actually innocent. Connelly does an excellent job with this book; it is fast paced and pulls you right in to the story.
It is always interesting to hear the novel written from the defense perspective - which is typically not how do we prove innocence, but how do we create doubt in the minds of the jury. Add in Mickey Haller who understands his role in the justice system, he knows he must defend those who may be guilty, and has to live with the consequence of getting them set free. In this case, Mickey is actually convinced of his client's innocence, making the stakes that much higher for his freedom.
"Everybody has a jury, the voices they carry inside." Another damn good story from Connelly. I can’t think of another author who does a better legal thriller.
So, apparently I read this a couple years ago. It's a much better read when read before The Fifth Witness, apparently.
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
