lreay89's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
blkbutherfly's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
denaiir's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars
It took me several years to finish that book because the first few chapters didn't really get me hooked, a story about foreclosure was not super fancy nor interesting. However I still love Mickey Haller as a character and the narration was good, so as soon as I switched to audio I was able to finish it in a day.
The cliffhanger was so good, I'm excited to finally get back into my Michael Connelly series and see what happens to the characters next.
It took me several years to finish that book because the first few chapters didn't really get me hooked, a story about foreclosure was not super fancy nor interesting. However I still love Mickey Haller as a character and the narration was good, so as soon as I switched to audio I was able to finish it in a day.
The cliffhanger was so good, I'm excited to finally get back into my Michael Connelly series and see what happens to the characters next.
chrisburton's review against another edition
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
heathersbike's review against another edition
5.0
Wow, DA. That was unexpected. Looking forward to the next book!
charityjohnson's review against another edition
2.0
My airplane book. I would have asked the writer to remove much of the courtroom dialogue--it bogged the book down. It didn't become interesting until I was more than halfway through it. Though crime and law may function like this in the 'real' world, most readers read for pleasure, not to "relive" a lawyer's (or DA's) life.
ceeceejay's review against another edition
4.0
Michael Connelly is one of my favorite thriller writers. He knows how to shape a story and when writing a twist at the end, he doesn't try to shock the reader so much as he tries to incorporate an element of reality into his writing. The Fifth Witness doesn't disappoint. Even though the client is unlikable, we're not rooting for her. We're rooting for Mickey to win his case and come out on top. Truly an enjoyable read.