The Late Show by Michael Connelly

The Late Show

Renée Ballard #1

Michael Connelly

405 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious fast-paced

Description

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly, a new thriller introducing a driven young detective trying to prove herself in the LAPDRenée Ballard works the night shift in Hollywood, beginning many investigations but finishing none a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,023 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
tense 67%
adventurous 53%
dark 48%
emotional 9%
informative 9%
challenging 6%
sad 4%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 38%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 38% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 59% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.84

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