Reviews

The Black Box by Michael Connelly

bunnieslikediamonds's review against another edition

3.0

A Bosch novel always comes with a sense of déja vu. Connelly writes the same book over and over again. It's very soothing, and Bosch is like your jazz-loving, grumpy old uncle who is suspicious of the internet. A little bit of change and development would be nice though.

jacks623's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

rosetyper9's review against another edition

4.0

This was a slow read for me because I don't really read this genre. I was suprised how much I got into it once the story really got going. I never felt lost while reading and Mr. Connelly does an excellent job seemlessly weaving back details with the current story.

I think the plot went well, I started to get a niggling feeling about the bad guy and predicted it as it turned out but that was part of the fun of reading it.

I read this book for the Sony VIP program discussion with Michael Connelly and I am happy I did. It's good to get out of your comfort zone.

sophlinda's review against another edition

funny mysterious medium-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

4.0

rachelehgreen's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense

4.5

corrinpierce's review against another edition

3.0

Not the best Bosch I've read, though I always love to read Connelly. The tie-in with the 92 LA Riots is interesting.

sashshearman's review against another edition

2.0

Yawn. Wasn't interested enough to finish. Probably the most boring Connelly I have read.

carlajo713's review against another edition

3.0

This has been my least favorite book of the series. It took me quite awhile to get into. I felt it was just lacking something. It redeemed itself in the last several chapters, but I put it down so many times and wasn't looking forward to reading it.

terrik_409's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

infectedarea's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder and War

Moderate: Rape