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laila4343's review against another edition
4.0
Best of the Harry Bosch series so far. Great interplay between Edgar and Harry, a haunting mystery, and surprise twists. Good stuff!
duparker's review against another edition
4.0
I can see why this was the first series inspiration, on the TV show. This was a fast, fun and funky book. The funk comes from the atmosphere that Bosch operates within. Very grimy and crisp. It is certainly not clean or clear. Even knowing the outcome, or at least a possible outcome, this book was fun and enjoyable.
theregnirps's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0
ali_enza's review against another edition
5.0
This is the first Michael Connelly book I've read and I definitely look forward to reading more.
It really enjoyed the pace and realism employed. It felt like it could really happen in real life. The crime was sad and difficult to solve and it didn't have a neat ending that could be wrapped up simply like many other mysteries.
Since I started towards the middle/end of the series (I don't know how many more follow), I would really like to go back to book 1 and see how Harry Bosch got to this point. It's a stand alone book but left me wondering about his past so I definitely need to get my hands on some of the earlier books to understand some of the references to what happened before.
Definitely recommend if you like cop mysteries, especially realistic ones.
It really enjoyed the pace and realism employed. It felt like it could really happen in real life. The crime was sad and difficult to solve and it didn't have a neat ending that could be wrapped up simply like many other mysteries.
Since I started towards the middle/end of the series (I don't know how many more follow), I would really like to go back to book 1 and see how Harry Bosch got to this point. It's a stand alone book but left me wondering about his past so I definitely need to get my hands on some of the earlier books to understand some of the references to what happened before.
Definitely recommend if you like cop mysteries, especially realistic ones.
yv3ske's review against another edition
mysterious
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
3.5
carolpk's review against another edition
3.0
Making my way through the series. I knew a great deal of this story as it is one of the cases that the Amazon Bosch series is based on. There are some differences which I really liked. These variations from the TV production made the book well worth reading.
As always an enjoyable read.
As always an enjoyable read.
sandin954's review against another edition
3.0
As always, smoothly written and very professional. Not quite as good as some of the earlier books in the series though.
dozylocal's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars
Really, really enjoyed this.
I liked the main character (Bosch).
I connected with most of the others.
There were twists and turns and little mysteries to tease the mind everywhere.
I also liked that it covered most parts of a prosecution process. Besides the detective work, it also included elements of proper procedure and actually building up a case that would stand up in court.
It kept me reading in bed on a Saturday morning long after I should have in order to find out what happens in the end.
The ending wasn't quite as satisfying as I would have liked, but it was enough to keep me happy. And, considering it was a cold case, probably more than what realistically would have happened if this were in any way a true story.
Really, really enjoyed this.
I liked the main character (Bosch).
I connected with most of the others.
There were twists and turns and little mysteries to tease the mind everywhere.
I also liked that it covered most parts of a prosecution process. Besides the detective work, it also included elements of proper procedure and actually building up a case that would stand up in court.
It kept me reading in bed on a Saturday morning long after I should have in order to find out what happens in the end.
The ending wasn't quite as satisfying as I would have liked, but it was enough to keep me happy. And, considering it was a cold case, probably more than what realistically would have happened if this were in any way a true story.