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3.97 AVERAGE
3.97 AVERAGE
Gut Instinct Rating: 4
Characters: 4.63
Believability: 5
Uniqueness: 3
Writing Style: 5
Excitement Factor: 4
Story Line: 5
Title Relevance: 5
Artwork Relevance: 5
Audiobook Narration: 4.25
Overall: 4.49
Characters: 4.63
Believability: 5
Uniqueness: 3
Writing Style: 5
Excitement Factor: 4
Story Line: 5
Title Relevance: 5
Artwork Relevance: 5
Audiobook Narration: 4.25
Overall: 4.49
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Outstanding book. Connelly delivers a great Bosch story in the 16th book in the Bosch universe. Twists and turns expertly crafted in the plot.
This is the third Harry Bosch book I’ve read. In all of those books Bosch has gone through some experiences that would change any man into a different person. To Connelly’s credit, I think Bosch actually does. Certain things about Bosch never change. He’s impulsive, obsessive compulsive and has trust issues that border on paranoia. His experiences change hime, from book to book so that the Harry Bosch in Echo Park is a little calmer, a little less willing to punch his boss in the face and then steal his badge while on suspension, than the one in The Last Coyote.
He’s also wrong sometimes. This is one of the things I like most about Connelly’s writing. Bosch follows a logical lead and comes to a conclusion and everything that he knows and that we know sounds like he is right. Sometimes he is — sometimes he isn’t. Usually the story is constructed solidly enough that I’m just as fooled as Bosch is until the table turns.
Bosch is also surrounded by a string of side characters that change and grow throughout the books. People get killed, promoted, fired, change jobs, have heart attacks, run for office. It makes the world feel very real.
Connelly writes with skill that comes from long practice. The action is always clear, dialog is always natural and understandable, descriptions are minimal but enough that each scene is rendered with all the important details. In short he has sharpened his mystery writing down to a razor’s edge.
I have yet to be disappointed in one of Connelly’s novels. Bosch would be a hard man to be friends with but he’s a fascinating man to read about.
He’s also wrong sometimes. This is one of the things I like most about Connelly’s writing. Bosch follows a logical lead and comes to a conclusion and everything that he knows and that we know sounds like he is right. Sometimes he is — sometimes he isn’t. Usually the story is constructed solidly enough that I’m just as fooled as Bosch is until the table turns.
Bosch is also surrounded by a string of side characters that change and grow throughout the books. People get killed, promoted, fired, change jobs, have heart attacks, run for office. It makes the world feel very real.
Connelly writes with skill that comes from long practice. The action is always clear, dialog is always natural and understandable, descriptions are minimal but enough that each scene is rendered with all the important details. In short he has sharpened his mystery writing down to a razor’s edge.
I have yet to be disappointed in one of Connelly’s novels. Bosch would be a hard man to be friends with but he’s a fascinating man to read about.
Another good page-turner, but it's a nasty subject with disturbing details, and so it's getting three instead of the usual four stars for Harry.
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
3.5 stars. Not my fave in the series but still enjoyed it.
I liked this book a lot, although not my favourite Bosch book of all time.
I had an absolutely VISCERAL reaction to the criminal (I blocked his name out of my brain, please don't remind me), which as much as it is disturbing, I believe is the sign of a good writer. I was absolutely shocked at what happened during the "field trip"; literally never saw it coming.
I think this book did an excellent job at giving readers the opportunity to learn more about Bosch, even though this is the 12th book in the series. This book truly showed the lengths he will go to, to solve a case; even at the detriment of others. TBH I never really cared for Rachel and maybe my rating was lower because she was in it? Is that petty? probably, but I will feel how I feel with no shame.
The plot was well written and I enjoy reading about Bosch and Kiz working together (sad)........ if you read this book you'll know . Also, I am a Jerry Edgar stan for some reason so I enjoyed his cameo, even if Bosch low-key roasts him quite a bit.
All in all, #TeamKiz
I had an absolutely VISCERAL reaction to the criminal (I blocked his name out of my brain, please don't remind me), which as much as it is disturbing, I believe is the sign of a good writer. I was absolutely shocked at what happened during the "field trip"; literally never saw it coming.
I think this book did an excellent job at giving readers the opportunity to learn more about Bosch, even though this is the 12th book in the series. This book truly showed the lengths he will go to, to solve a case; even at the detriment of others. TBH I never really cared for Rachel and maybe my rating was lower because she was in it? Is that petty? probably, but I will feel how I feel with no shame.
The plot was well written and I enjoy reading about Bosch and Kiz working together (sad)........ if you read this book you'll know . Also, I am a Jerry Edgar stan for some reason so I enjoyed his cameo, even if Bosch low-key roasts him quite a bit.
All in all, #TeamKiz