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alondra_miller69 's review for:
The Concrete Blonde
by Michael Connelly
4 Stars
This rating almost didn't happen. I started this book and was irritated right off the bat. Bosch makes horrible choices; good cop; but he digs himself into a hole every chance he gets. Almost like he is punishing himself. He is so damaged; but what is the full story on why he is, the way he is? Is it due to being orphaned?? His mothers history?? Who his father was?? How close to the line of cold-hearted criminal, is he?? One turn of events and maybe he would be on the opposite side of the law.
Then we have him entering into a relationship with a woman, who is just as damaged; in some ways. Why start sleeping with a former colleagues ex (?). She hasn't even finished grieving over that loss; regardless of separation or divorce. Especially with Harry being involved in the case that surrounded his death (read the last book). With Harry being as damaged as he is; this is just another mistake in my view. I think mainly, because I read one of the later books out of order; and Harry was even worse. Damaged beyond repair and barely hanging on.
The 2nd half of the book really saved the rating for me. With Harry on trial for a wrongful death suit by the wife of the "Dollmaker" serial killer; things heat up with another murder. Did Harry get the wrong guy, as the victims family alleges? Is this a copycat?? A partner of the Dollmaker?? Harry is brought on the case during the midst of this trial. We have dozens of suspects, and barely any leads; because no one can be trusted. Just when you think it's over; we get another twist to the story.
Highly recommended. Just because I don't like certain aspects of the story; doesn't mean everyone else will feel the same.
This rating almost didn't happen. I started this book and was irritated right off the bat. Bosch makes horrible choices; good cop; but he digs himself into a hole every chance he gets. Almost like he is punishing himself. He is so damaged; but what is the full story on why he is, the way he is? Is it due to being orphaned?? His mothers history?? Who his father was?? How close to the line of cold-hearted criminal, is he?? One turn of events and maybe he would be on the opposite side of the law.
Then we have him entering into a relationship with a woman, who is just as damaged; in some ways. Why start sleeping with a former colleagues ex (?). She hasn't even finished grieving over that loss; regardless of separation or divorce. Especially with Harry being involved in the case that surrounded his death (read the last book). With Harry being as damaged as he is; this is just another mistake in my view. I think mainly, because I read one of the later books out of order; and Harry was even worse. Damaged beyond repair and barely hanging on.
The 2nd half of the book really saved the rating for me. With Harry on trial for a wrongful death suit by the wife of the "Dollmaker" serial killer; things heat up with another murder. Did Harry get the wrong guy, as the victims family alleges? Is this a copycat?? A partner of the Dollmaker?? Harry is brought on the case during the midst of this trial. We have dozens of suspects, and barely any leads; because no one can be trusted. Just when you think it's over; we get another twist to the story.
Highly recommended. Just because I don't like certain aspects of the story; doesn't mean everyone else will feel the same.