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liberrydude's review against another edition
5.0
Bosch is back to work in Hollywood with a new supervisor, a woman lieutenant. He no longer has a partner, he has two now. Not a reflection on him, just a new strategy of teams of three. So he goes with the flow, whatever. Little does he suspect that she will be the boss he has always needed.
On a weekend a body is found in the trunk of a Rolls Royce in view of the Hollywood Bowl. Harry’s team is on it. Looks like a mob hit but the LAPD’s organized crime bureau wants nothing to do with it. Or do they? The case has a Las Vegas connection as the victim was a wealthy movie producer who gambled frequently and was on his way home from there when he was murdered.
Harry is off to LV where he runs into an old flame and things escalate quickly. It’s turf war time as LAPD, LVPD, and the FBI all juggle for their piece of the pie. And what would a Bosch case be without the involvement of Internal Affairs? Lots of subterfuge and misdirection as the reader is hooked on what looks to be a sure resolution only to be shocked not once but several times with startling developments. I never saw them coming.
It will be interesting to see where Bosch goes in the next book. Reading Connelly is as exciting as it gets. Pacing myself slowly through this superior series.
On a weekend a body is found in the trunk of a Rolls Royce in view of the Hollywood Bowl. Harry’s team is on it. Looks like a mob hit but the LAPD’s organized crime bureau wants nothing to do with it. Or do they? The case has a Las Vegas connection as the victim was a wealthy movie producer who gambled frequently and was on his way home from there when he was murdered.
Harry is off to LV where he runs into an old flame and things escalate quickly. It’s turf war time as LAPD, LVPD, and the FBI all juggle for their piece of the pie. And what would a Bosch case be without the involvement of Internal Affairs? Lots of subterfuge and misdirection as the reader is hooked on what looks to be a sure resolution only to be shocked not once but several times with startling developments. I never saw them coming.
It will be interesting to see where Bosch goes in the next book. Reading Connelly is as exciting as it gets. Pacing myself slowly through this superior series.
tlt19's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this book and didn't want to put it down. In my opinion this series is getting better.
neumanzoo's review against another edition
2.0
I've been (re-) reading the Bosch series in order, and so far the books are compelling and fast paced. This one felt like a turtle was running through molasses. It was way too wordy, with repeated details about Bosch's smoking habits and food choices, not to mention a ridiculous storyline that turned out to be a red herring. Way too many non-relevant details throughout, and an ending that was not really surprising. The previous novel in the Bosch Universe, The Poet, was a far better read and left me wanting more. Trunk Music left me wishing I had the time spent on it back.
nia_29's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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? No
3.0
seest12's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this one but not as much of some of the other Harry Bosch novels. It was a little more predictable, I think.
theflamingduck's review against another edition
3.0
Blast from the past. The pages just turned themselves one after the other. Connelly uses his crime beat reporting experience deftly in making unbelievable and impossible things seem believable. Another fun book to read in the series.
beth_books_123's review against another edition
3.0
An interesting read but a disappointing ending - 3*
I'm a little disappointed with the ending of Trunk Music. I just feel that with a strong plot and strong characters, the ending wasn't on par with the rest of the story.
I will still keep reading this series because Harry Bosch is such an interesting character.
I'm a little disappointed with the ending of Trunk Music. I just feel that with a strong plot and strong characters, the ending wasn't on par with the rest of the story.
I will still keep reading this series because Harry Bosch is such an interesting character.
ninav_reader's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoy reading almost anything my Michael Connelly but this has to be my favorite in the Bosch series thus far. There were moments for me of true suspense where I had no idea what direction that story wound turn. I also high enjoyed the ending. I am now more than ever interested in seeing where Harry is going and what will happen to him next.
jmflint27's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I wasn’t sure how I would feel about this one because I previously watched the television season inspired by it - but boy is it different. The twists came through till the last page, and left me truly shocked. Starts slow but finishes strong.