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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
I was excited to dive into a new series from Michael Connelly, but unfortunately, it didn’t hook me right away.
At first, the emphasis on boating technology felt a bit dull and distracting. However, the Catalina setting provided a refreshing backdrop, and I soon warmed up to Stillwell—a sharp, committed cop navigating a sea of complacency and ineptitude. He’s not afraid to bend the rules to get results. Sound familiar?
This series shows promise, and I believe it has room to grow. I’ll definitely give the next installment a chance.
At first, the emphasis on boating technology felt a bit dull and distracting. However, the Catalina setting provided a refreshing backdrop, and I soon warmed up to Stillwell—a sharp, committed cop navigating a sea of complacency and ineptitude. He’s not afraid to bend the rules to get results. Sound familiar?
This series shows promise, and I believe it has room to grow. I’ll definitely give the next installment a chance.
mysterious
tense
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:
No
adventurous
lighthearted
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
adventurous
mysterious
fast-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
fast-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
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I have read just about everything Michael Connelly has written so I was excited that he was coming out with something from a new detective.
I think that this series has a lot of potential but I don't think this one was quite firing on all cylinders for me.
I liked the setting of the island of Catalina a lot, and I think that will be a real highlight moving forward. I did like Detective Stilwell but I do think a bit more work needs to be done to flesh out his character a little more. I'm also not sure how I felt about his relationship with Tash, I found her a bit annoying if I'm honest.
The mystery in this one was also very predictable, but big twists have never been a mainstay of Connelly's writing, so I wasn't necessarily expecting twists and turns and I do sometimes just enjoy going through the journey with the characters on just taking the steps to get a mystery solved.
I look forward to trying more books following Detective Stilwell and seeing the series/character flesh out.
I think that this series has a lot of potential but I don't think this one was quite firing on all cylinders for me.
I liked the setting of the island of Catalina a lot, and I think that will be a real highlight moving forward. I did like Detective Stilwell but I do think a bit more work needs to be done to flesh out his character a little more. I'm also not sure how I felt about his relationship with Tash, I found her a bit annoying if I'm honest.
The mystery in this one was also very predictable, but big twists have never been a mainstay of Connelly's writing, so I wasn't necessarily expecting twists and turns and I do sometimes just enjoy going through the journey with the characters on just taking the steps to get a mystery solved.
I look forward to trying more books following Detective Stilwell and seeing the series/character flesh out.
mysterious
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
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
fast-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:
Complicated