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A review by rembrandt1881
Desert Star by Michael Connelly
3.0
The Harry Bosch doing what he wants act gets kind of old. The book starts as they have done recently, with the old detective being dragged back in by a person who respects him for more cold cases. As usual Harry over runs everyone, doesn't share information and just does his hero thing, but this time it bothered me.
Renee Ballard is supposed to be an option as an heir apparent but she seems to get run over this entire time and be a step behind Harry and unsure of herself. Harry should be a more secondary character at this point and if he is going to be one to go to for sage advice, he should probably have more respect and show some sort of growth in his new role. He doesn't and if you're like me and start wondering about his real age, have to wonder when and if he actually will.
The story here wasn't the most gripping and maybe it's because there is so much about yet another new situation for these detectives. It could have been a stronger mystery but instead it serves as this vehicle for Bosch and his personal life but it seems to be a half hearted effort. I would have preferred if this story really leaned in on Harry and his personal issues and old age more, or the mystery itself. It just feels like it was rushed.
Renee Ballard is supposed to be an option as an heir apparent but she seems to get run over this entire time and be a step behind Harry and unsure of herself. Harry should be a more secondary character at this point and if he is going to be one to go to for sage advice, he should probably have more respect and show some sort of growth in his new role. He doesn't and if you're like me and start wondering about his real age, have to wonder when and if he actually will.
The story here wasn't the most gripping and maybe it's because there is so much about yet another new situation for these detectives. It could have been a stronger mystery but instead it serves as this vehicle for Bosch and his personal life but it seems to be a half hearted effort. I would have preferred if this story really leaned in on Harry and his personal issues and old age more, or the mystery itself. It just feels like it was rushed.