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paws42's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
celtic67's review against another edition
3.0
Book 16 in the Harry Bosch series. This book sees Harry sailing close to the wind at times as he struggles to solve a cold case. Can be read as a stand alone but is part of a great side. This shows Harry's all to human side. I enjoyed this and I'm sure you will
historyreader123's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ebbie_casuallereading's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
3.0
Another middle of the road. I think I've read this one before, though I didn't remember much of it. But the "mystery" was somewhat easy to guess quickly.
The relationship between Bosch and Anna is a bit boring, I hope she doesn't stay too long still. Maddie is the more interesting character at this point.
Also, I'm getting a little bit tired of the "morally gray" bits from Bosch, it's becoming less nuance and more of a caricature.
The relationship between Bosch and Anna is a bit boring, I hope she doesn't stay too long still. Maddie is the more interesting character at this point.
Also, I'm getting a little bit tired of the "morally gray" bits from Bosch, it's becoming less nuance and more of a caricature.
kevlof04's review against another edition
3.0
En välskriven och väl uttänkt kriminalroman vars betyg tyvärr dras ner därför att den cirkulerade kring ett tämligen oengagerande fall. Det tog, enligt mig, alldeles för lång tid innan det väcktes empati hos mig som läsare, för offret i fråga. Boken gör sitt jobb bra, men Connelly har definitivt skrivit bättre.
roseleaf24's review against another edition
4.0
This one started out slow for me, with a scene from the King riots in 1992, and then a chapter or two before the action really took off. Once it did, it was as exciting as a Bosch novel usually is, with the added character depth as he navigates fatherhood and a romantic relationship.
greaydean's review against another edition
4.0
Michael Connelly delivers again. Mostly.
I thought it was an excellent story well executed.
Unfortunately for me, I felt it twisted on an unbelievable axis at one point in the story.
I can still recommend it and I will wait patiently for his next release.
I thought it was an excellent story well executed.
Unfortunately for me, I felt it twisted on an unbelievable axis at one point in the story.
I can still recommend it and I will wait patiently for his next release.
lynnbettencourt's review against another edition
5.0
Had the pleasure of discussing this book with the author himself. I loved a look back at a cold case file, and reading as Harry struggles with aging, personal growth, and trying to solve an old case that has always stuck with him.
Bosch is a character you can get behind and over the course of the last 20 years, you grow with him. Great series!
Bosch is a character you can get behind and over the course of the last 20 years, you grow with him. Great series!
kmheselton's review against another edition
4.0
I finished this book in six hours, and that was with looking up all the places that Harry Bosch visited and even computing the cost of his meal at Craig's on Melrose (Yes, I'm that anal). The story was a really good one, and the build up was incredible. Every one of Mr. Connelly's books has been gold in my opinion. The only thing that I will say is that the build-up was let out as quickly as a popped balloon. It felt a little bit one note, and disappointing.
Overall, I enjoyed the book. I think it's obvious by my short reading time. I'd recommend it, I just wish the final pages were as good as the beginning.
Overall, I enjoyed the book. I think it's obvious by my short reading time. I'd recommend it, I just wish the final pages were as good as the beginning.