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lergoo's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars*
This book as a whole was good. I did have some problems though, especially with a death in the book and the ending.
This was my first Bosch book, and i'm not sure if i'd read another one. It's not especially unique, but it's good for what it is.
This book as a whole was good. I did have some problems though, especially with a death in the book and the ending.
This was my first Bosch book, and i'm not sure if i'd read another one. It's not especially unique, but it's good for what it is.
salene27's review against another edition
4.0
Very good book, kept me intrigued, and I like Harry Boesch, he was very realistic.
coach_sean's review against another edition
4.0
The audio output was ok for riding to work. However, the reader/performer was a poor choice for this book IMHO. It's not that he is not good at it. He's just no the right one for this book/series. This series is crime/noir, and he is too light/airy.
jecamp86's review against another edition
5.0
There’s just something so real about the Bosch series. It’s no holds barred and scary we live in a world like this at times. The character is both relatable for his humanity and also not relatable because of his never ending pursuit for justice in most ways we don’t understand. It’s a marvelous series.
latas's review against another edition
4.0
Started with a rating of 5, as with most of Michael Connelly's novels. The writing and build up of suspense was excellent. I loved the forensics aspect of the story, along with the procedurals. Nobody does it better than Harry and I enjoy his investigative style. The romance track was not necessary. I was disappointed with the ending. this was contrary to MC's motto ' Everybody counts or nobody counts'. Everyone was very enraged by what the little boy had to endure when he was alive, but those who caused him so much pain got scot free. It was heart wrenching,
flawless1k's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
heatmart03's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
sonofthe's review against another edition
4.0
A dog finds bones in the hills. They turn out to be the bones of a child.
Amazon's first season of Bosch is based on this book. That's my first exposure to these stories. Of course, there are a number of things changed, but the basic elements are all shared. One main difference is
There's a longer hold for the next book at my library, and I'm glad. I like these stories, but sometimes they're a bit too much. The absolute moral rightness of the protagonist, the way police are presented ("the Blue Religion" here), the way criminals are presented. Connelly does better than some, but it still gets to me after a bit.
Still, something about these stories keeps bringing me back. I think it's nice to imagine that there's a more clear cut right and wrong. That there are clear heroes. But there are tropes I wish were different.
For example, I wish there were stories that presented police oversight groups in a positive light. I'd especially like to find some with members as protagonists. If anyone knows of stories like this, please let me know. I haven't been able to find them.
Amazon's first season of Bosch is based on this book. That's my first exposure to these stories. Of course, there are a number of things changed, but the basic elements are all shared. One main difference is
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Bosch decides to retire at the end of the book.There's a longer hold for the next book at my library, and I'm glad. I like these stories, but sometimes they're a bit too much. The absolute moral rightness of the protagonist, the way police are presented ("the Blue Religion" here), the way criminals are presented. Connelly does better than some, but it still gets to me after a bit.
Still, something about these stories keeps bringing me back. I think it's nice to imagine that there's a more clear cut right and wrong. That there are clear heroes. But there are tropes I wish were different.
For example, I wish there were stories that presented police oversight groups in a positive light. I'd especially like to find some with members as protagonists. If anyone knows of stories like this, please let me know. I haven't been able to find them.