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The Black Box by Michael Connelly

tylerc's review against another edition

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mysterious tense fast-paced

5.0

alifromkc1907's review against another edition

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4.0

Read May 2023

eldiente's review against another edition

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4.0

I enjoyed this perhaps in some degree because of the interaction with one of my favorite characters (Harry Bosch) with the foreign country of Denmark where I lived for 2 years about 3 decades ago.

The story seemed a bit formulaic (as other reveiwers have noted), and I wish the author would return to including stronger interactions with other characters - particularly his police partners.

All in all, enjoyable.

georginadean's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

yorugua1891's review against another edition

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dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

bookhawk's review against another edition

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4.0

Excellent book by the newly commissioned Mystery Writers Grand Master. Connelly brings flaws to Bosch that add to the gritty nature of these excellently plotted and written books. 4.5 stars and highly recommended reading.

lwalker77's review

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5.0

Michael Connelly’s Harry Bosch series is so good! I am never disappointed. The Black Box is another outstanding book in the series. My only complaint is that I’m getting close to completing the series. I guess I’ll have to read them all again!

namulith's review against another edition

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4.0

Just barely four stars. It's Bosch for the most part, but the ending didn't feel right.

observer_1's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional hopeful informative mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

adventuregirl74's review against another edition

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5.0

Love Harry Bosch!