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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
I enjoyed the story although it did feel like I was placed in the middle of lots of things and I just had to keep up. I guess that's what I get for reading a book in the middle of series. The mystery was interesting but not too tense. The ending struggle scene was INTENSE!
Buon libro, ma sarebbe stato meglio senza le parti in terza persona all'inizio e non so se sono del tutto convinto dal twist finale.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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:
No
BLUF: Ties up The Poet (Jack McEvoy Book #1)
The Narrows follows detective Hieronymus Bosch as he tries to uncover the truth about his late friend‰ЫЄs heart attack. His late friend, Terry, is a sea charter captain who, in his spare time, helps other agencies solve cases pro bono. In order to solve Terry‰ЫЄs death, Bosch must first determine whether Terry came too close to one of the killers in his files or if his death is closer to home.
Let me preface, this is only the third Michael Connelly story I have read. I started with The Poet and then read The Black Echo. Maybe it‰ЫЄs a coincidence, but all three books go the same way: Main Character comes into knowledge about a case, Main Character forces way into investigation, FBI tries to block main character from investigation, Main Character has relations with FBI Detective which, oh, by the way, gains him access to the case, FBI Detective ends relations, Case ends.
The problem I have with these stories is that I cannot emotionally connect with the characters. Bosch is a notorious pain in the ass that doesn‰ЫЄt care about anybody but himself and, somehow, gets the girl anyways. The girl then, at the end of the book, abruptly ends the relationship as if there was no meaning to it at all. Does this happen in real life?
The detective story itself is fine. The book pieces the clues together in a way that keeps you entertained, but not enthralled. This isn‰ЫЄt a thriller; it won‰ЫЄt hook you into the story. It simply provides a resolution to The Poet.
The Narrows follows detective Hieronymus Bosch as he tries to uncover the truth about his late friend‰ЫЄs heart attack. His late friend, Terry, is a sea charter captain who, in his spare time, helps other agencies solve cases pro bono. In order to solve Terry‰ЫЄs death, Bosch must first determine whether Terry came too close to one of the killers in his files or if his death is closer to home.
Let me preface, this is only the third Michael Connelly story I have read. I started with The Poet and then read The Black Echo. Maybe it‰ЫЄs a coincidence, but all three books go the same way: Main Character comes into knowledge about a case, Main Character forces way into investigation, FBI tries to block main character from investigation, Main Character has relations with FBI Detective which, oh, by the way, gains him access to the case, FBI Detective ends relations, Case ends.
The problem I have with these stories is that I cannot emotionally connect with the characters. Bosch is a notorious pain in the ass that doesn‰ЫЄt care about anybody but himself and, somehow, gets the girl anyways. The girl then, at the end of the book, abruptly ends the relationship as if there was no meaning to it at all.
Spoiler
In this book, they have relations once and then they pretend like nothing ever happens. Um, what?The detective story itself is fine. The book pieces the clues together in a way that keeps you entertained, but not enthralled. This isn‰ЫЄt a thriller; it won‰ЫЄt hook you into the story. It simply provides a resolution to The Poet.
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Overall I found this book to be quite slow and boring in comparison to his other books but the last 100 pages were very good.
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I listened to this as an audiobook and loved it. This ties to another of Connelly's "Harry Bosch" books, "The Poet," though I hadn't read it, and it didn't hinder me at all. Harry Bosch is a retired detective, and is asked by a friend to investigate a seemingly mundane death. Most think the death was natural causes, but we quickly find out that it isn't. Great stuff!
The Narrows
3 Stars
When an old friend dies suddenly, Harry Bosch is approached by the widow with evidence that her husband may have been murdered. As Harry delves deeper into the case, he finds a connection to a serial killer long believed to be dead. With the FBI reluctant to share information, Harry and disgraced agent, Rachel Walling, team up to uncover the truth.
Series note: It is necessary to read The Poet first in order to understand the backstory.
Like many of Connelly's books, the build up is rather slow as Harry follows the clues and collects evidence. However, everything ultimately comes together smoothly in the 2nd half and the last few chapters are action packed and exciting as Harry goes head to head with one of the most nefarious villains in Connelly's books.
One problematic aspect is Connolly's decision to kill off a major character from previous books. Not only is the death quite shocking, but the final twist in the tale in disappointing as it undermines everything that this character has gone through in the past.
On a final note, the alternating 1st person narrative for Harry and 3rd person narrative for other main characters is exceedingly distracting. This makes it difficult to listen to the audiobook despite Len Cariou's engaging narration.
The next installment in the series has Harry once again returning to the LAPD as a cold case investigator, and I look forward to seeing him in his element once again.
3 Stars
When an old friend dies suddenly, Harry Bosch is approached by the widow with evidence that her husband may have been murdered. As Harry delves deeper into the case, he finds a connection to a serial killer long believed to be dead. With the FBI reluctant to share information, Harry and disgraced agent, Rachel Walling, team up to uncover the truth.
Series note: It is necessary to read The Poet first in order to understand the backstory.
Like many of Connelly's books, the build up is rather slow as Harry follows the clues and collects evidence. However, everything ultimately comes together smoothly in the 2nd half and the last few chapters are action packed and exciting as Harry goes head to head with one of the most nefarious villains in Connelly's books.
One problematic aspect is Connolly's decision to kill off a major character from previous books. Not only is the death quite shocking, but the final twist in the tale in disappointing as it undermines everything that this character has gone through in the past.
On a final note, the alternating 1st person narrative for Harry and 3rd person narrative for other main characters is exceedingly distracting. This makes it difficult to listen to the audiobook despite Len Cariou's engaging narration.
The next installment in the series has Harry once again returning to the LAPD as a cold case investigator, and I look forward to seeing him in his element once again.
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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