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scott_a_miller's review against another edition
4.0
I’m late to the Bosch books but glad I finally made it. He looks like he’s going to be a great character. I’m not sure the impact of having watched the series will have as there seem to be differences. This one was very good. Learned a lot about Bosch and really didn’t see the end coming the way it did. Glad there are plenty more to read.
claudiajarve's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.5
alishacostanzo's review against another edition
5.0
Other than two typos on the same page, and once again, the lack of commas, this was a five-star read.
He gets me every time. I never know who the killer is, and I love it. Keep tricking me, Connelly. I'm a fan.
He gets me every time. I never know who the killer is, and I love it. Keep tricking me, Connelly. I'm a fan.
alex_ellermann's review against another edition
4.0
It’s hard to review this kind of book. It’s a Harry Bosch mystery: similar to the last couple of outings, probably similar to the next. Either you like ‘em or you don’t. I like ‘em.
nomadreader's review against another edition
5.0
(originally published at http://nomadreader.blogspot.com)
The backstory: The Last Coyote is the fourth Harry Bosch mystery by Michael Connelly. Read my reviews of the first three: The Black Echo, The Black Ice, and The Concrete Blonde.
The basics: When LAPD detective Harry Bosch is placed on leave for hitting his lieutenant, he takes the time off work as his opportunity to try to solve the murder of his mother, which happened when he was eleven.
My thoughts: It's no secret I've been loving (and quickly devouring) Michael Connelly's mysteries the past few months. After The Concrete Blonde revisited the most infamous case of Bosch's career, The Lost Coyote tackles the most infamous case of Bosch's life: the murder of his prostitute mother. Taken together, these two novels could easily serve as an ending of sorts for this series; instead, Connelly uses them as a end and a beginning.
It's not an uncommon trope to have an unsolved case in a detective's personal life (in any media.) It was a pleasant surprise to see this case be the focus of an entire novel, and Connelly masterfully uses it to dig even deeper into Bosch.
The verdict: In many ways, this novel could almost serve as the end of a series, as Bosch digs deep into his history and his mother's secrets. It's both a gripping mystery and an incredibly satisfying conclusion to a mystery that began with this series. Even more than usual, I can't wait to see what Connelly does with Bosch next.
The backstory: The Last Coyote is the fourth Harry Bosch mystery by Michael Connelly. Read my reviews of the first three: The Black Echo, The Black Ice, and The Concrete Blonde.
The basics: When LAPD detective Harry Bosch is placed on leave for hitting his lieutenant, he takes the time off work as his opportunity to try to solve the murder of his mother, which happened when he was eleven.
My thoughts: It's no secret I've been loving (and quickly devouring) Michael Connelly's mysteries the past few months. After The Concrete Blonde revisited the most infamous case of Bosch's career, The Lost Coyote tackles the most infamous case of Bosch's life: the murder of his prostitute mother. Taken together, these two novels could easily serve as an ending of sorts for this series; instead, Connelly uses them as a end and a beginning.
It's not an uncommon trope to have an unsolved case in a detective's personal life (in any media.) It was a pleasant surprise to see this case be the focus of an entire novel, and Connelly masterfully uses it to dig even deeper into Bosch.
The verdict: In many ways, this novel could almost serve as the end of a series, as Bosch digs deep into his history and his mother's secrets. It's both a gripping mystery and an incredibly satisfying conclusion to a mystery that began with this series. Even more than usual, I can't wait to see what Connelly does with Bosch next.
yv3ske's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
martyfried's review against another edition
4.0
I think this may be my favorite Harry Bosch novel so far. It really digs deep into his psyche, and shows a lot about how and why he is the way he is. Towards the end, I had trouble putting it down. I often read while peddling on my stationary bike, and near the end I was surprised to see I had been doing it for close to 90 minutes. Even though I was just taking it easy, I managed to burn 400+ calories, which made me feel pretty good about spending so much time reading.
chewingpencils's review against another edition
5.0
Harry loses Sylvia, his house, his badge, his childhood, and a chunk of humanity.
jibraun's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5