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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
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
My first ever "Harry Bosch" novel, also the first of Michael Connelly's works I've read. It was a bit of a mixed bag, but a good read overall. The main character comes off as cocky and arrogant at first, but I slowly started warming up to him. The story started off a bit slow but by the middle of the story the pace picked up quite significantly, only to end rather flatly. I found myself slightly underwhelmed by the ending which feels like it lacked a bit of closure, which was disappointing considering the build-up leading to the final few chapters. I might give the series another shot if I find a book that intrigues me.
As usual, Connelly keeps it moving. This, more than any other, really uses foreshadowing and flashback to create tension at the ending. Problem: it really uses foreshadowing and flashback to create tension at the ending. It didn't take long to realize where this one was going to end up.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Connelly est définitivement mon auteur préféré. Ce que j'aime c'est qu'avec ses romans, on ne fait que suivre le courant. On se laisse aller à l'enquête. Ce livre, c'est la confrontation entre son héro principal et son méchant le plus populaire. On a donc droit à une grande enquête de Harry Bosh.
You gotta love Harry Bosch. The Poet is back along with agent Rachel, no nonsense, Wallings. This was a nice follow up thriller to the Poet and a good way to get back into Michael Connelly and Bosch seris. The book read smooth and easy and quick. I enjoy the detective work the best and Connelly doesn't get overly dramatic or violent. And there's comfort in old friends like Harry. Maybe it's the hormones but I even teared up when he talked about his daughter. Good, enjoyable crime fiction.
Connelly never fails to hit the mystery adrenalin buttons with Harry Bosch, so I look forward to the next one.