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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This is the second part of my attempt to break the small reading slump I'm finding myself in. Nothing better than reading the latest Michael Connelly offering.
We are introduced to a new character in this book which I found interesting. It also takes place largely outside of Los Angeles on Catalina Island. I'm not sure Mr. Connelly has written a book where LA does not feel like one of the characters. I enjoyed the introduction of a new character in Detective Stilwell (whose first name is never mentioned). He is recognizably a Michael Connelly character - he has a strong moral compass and is willing to colour outside the lines of the law in order to get justice for the victims of crimes. Unusually, he is in a happy relationship and although has been "exciled" to Catalina Island by the LAPD, he doesn't seem to be haunted by his past in the same way that Bosch, Ballard and Haller each are. Even McEvoy has a few demons in his past. Maybe we'll learn that Stilwell has his own demons in future installments.
I know with 41 novels written, often featuring the same character or group of characters, some other readers are tired of this universe. I'm not. I enjoy the writing style, the details that are provided, the background not only on the characters but also the environment. I have yet to get tired reading about Bosch, Ballard or Haller. I can add Silwell to the list.
We are introduced to a new character in this book which I found interesting. It also takes place largely outside of Los Angeles on Catalina Island. I'm not sure Mr. Connelly has written a book where LA does not feel like one of the characters. I enjoyed the introduction of a new character in Detective Stilwell (whose first name is never mentioned). He is recognizably a Michael Connelly character - he has a strong moral compass and is willing to colour outside the lines of the law in order to get justice for the victims of crimes. Unusually, he is in a happy relationship and although has been "exciled" to Catalina Island by the LAPD, he doesn't seem to be haunted by his past in the same way that Bosch, Ballard and Haller each are. Even McEvoy has a few demons in his past. Maybe we'll learn that Stilwell has his own demons in future installments.
I know with 41 novels written, often featuring the same character or group of characters, some other readers are tired of this universe. I'm not. I enjoy the writing style, the details that are provided, the background not only on the characters but also the environment. I have yet to get tired reading about Bosch, Ballard or Haller. I can add Silwell to the list.
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-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:
Yes
There’s usually something about a Michael Connelly book that grabs you and takes you for a ride.
This didn’t have the same thrill. It’s fine. Just not as good as his others.
This didn’t have the same thrill. It’s fine. Just not as good as his others.
ooh not a fan. halfway through I went back to the cover to see if there was another writer also involved. The characters had no depth. except Stilwell having the trope of the detective who never gives up. Never read that before. Tash could have been interesting but she served only one purpose in the novel. Just a disappointment. if it hadn't been michael connelly I probably would have DNF'd it.
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It was a readable thriller. Did not love characters but held my interest
dark
tense
medium-paced
dark
mysterious
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:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No