digitalgypsy66's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
thecatandmereadingpeacefully's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
laurenjodi's review against another edition
4.0
The Crossing
4 Stars
Retired from the LAPD, Harry Bosch is asked by his half-brother, Mickey Haller, to help a client he believes has been set-up for murder. Crossing the aisle to aid the defense goes against all of Harry's instincts, but as he digs deeper, he exposes a hornet's nest of corruption and murder deep within the police department.
As the identity of the culprits is revealed at the start, the focus of the book revolves around Harry's following the clues to expose them and obtain justice for a man wrongly accused. The fact that the killers are police officers only heightens the tension and the suspense as they seem to hold all of the power.
The interactions between Harry and Mickey are fantastic. Coming to terms with their biological connection is awkward for them both, but they are developing a relationship based on mutual respect despite their disparate roles in the law enforcement community. There is a real sense of brotherly affection intertwined with their bickering.
One element that rubbed me the wrong way was Maddie's characterization. Yes, she is a teenager, but this doesn't explain her sudden animosity and distance toward Harry when they were obviously close in previous books. Definitely not a fan of nasty Maddie!
All in all, an entertaining read and I hope Harry and Mickey team up again.
4 Stars
Retired from the LAPD, Harry Bosch is asked by his half-brother, Mickey Haller, to help a client he believes has been set-up for murder. Crossing the aisle to aid the defense goes against all of Harry's instincts, but as he digs deeper, he exposes a hornet's nest of corruption and murder deep within the police department.
As the identity of the culprits is revealed at the start, the focus of the book revolves around Harry's following the clues to expose them and obtain justice for a man wrongly accused. The fact that the killers are police officers only heightens the tension and the suspense as they seem to hold all of the power.
The interactions between Harry and Mickey are fantastic. Coming to terms with their biological connection is awkward for them both, but they are developing a relationship based on mutual respect despite their disparate roles in the law enforcement community. There is a real sense of brotherly affection intertwined with their bickering.
One element that rubbed me the wrong way was Maddie's characterization. Yes, she is a teenager, but this doesn't explain her sudden animosity and distance toward Harry when they were obviously close in previous books. Definitely not a fan of nasty Maddie!
All in all, an entertaining read and I hope Harry and Mickey team up again.
jmtaylor1981's review against another edition
4.0
"You can't explain crazy."
The Crossing is the 20th novel featuring Harry Bosch. Bosch has since retired from the LAPD where he worked the last years if his career in the prestigious Open-Unsolved Unit. Now he finds himself on the other side of the isle, working as an investor for his half-brother, Mickey Haller, the Lincoln Lawyer. And Bosch is having trouble with his decision to cross.
Michael Connelly never disappointments!! The Crossing is yet another example of how great Harry Bosch is and how amazing Connelly is for creating him. I was not disappointed in this story or the storyline.
The Crossing is the 20th novel featuring Harry Bosch. Bosch has since retired from the LAPD where he worked the last years if his career in the prestigious Open-Unsolved Unit. Now he finds himself on the other side of the isle, working as an investor for his half-brother, Mickey Haller, the Lincoln Lawyer. And Bosch is having trouble with his decision to cross.
Michael Connelly never disappointments!! The Crossing is yet another example of how great Harry Bosch is and how amazing Connelly is for creating him. I was not disappointed in this story or the storyline.
monicamjw's review against another edition
4.0
Harry Bosch is now retired and teaming up with the Lincoln Lawyer. Connelly's usual entertaining police/detective/lawyer scene.
feli_feli's review against another edition
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
3.5
abrswf's review against another edition
4.0
Another fine and well written entry in the series, pairing the brothers in an interesting story.
mike_brough's review against another edition
4.0
A pleasant enough read. I suppose it advances the Bosch story a little but it's not one of Connelly's best stories. The story is workmanlike but not pedestrian - Connelly really knows how to draw you into the story and there are never any lacunas (lacunae?).
This time Harry is, against his better judgement, working for the other side, hence the book's title. He's employed by his half-brother, the lawyer Mickey Haller, to find evidence that Haller's client is not guilty of a gory murder. Four hundred pages of twists-and-turns follow.
The interaction between Haller and Bosch is coming along well as is Harry's relationship with his daughter - I think we have a hint at the end of the book where Maddie's career aspirations might now lie.
In some ways, despite the violence and direct language, there's an element of coziness about Connelly's stories. It's a safe world, with safe people in safe, although changing, relationships. Harry may examine his conscience and where his life is going but there's none of the existential angst I would tend to associate with hard-boiled crime. Connelly writes comfort reads but that's not a criticism - most of us read for pleasure.
Actually, I started writing this review thinking it was a three-star book but laying my thoughts out has changed my mind - one extra star.
This time Harry is, against his better judgement, working for the other side, hence the book's title. He's employed by his half-brother, the lawyer Mickey Haller, to find evidence that Haller's client is not guilty of a gory murder. Four hundred pages of twists-and-turns follow.
The interaction between Haller and Bosch is coming along well as is Harry's relationship with his daughter - I think we have a hint at the end of the book where Maddie's career aspirations might now lie.
In some ways, despite the violence and direct language, there's an element of coziness about Connelly's stories. It's a safe world, with safe people in safe, although changing, relationships. Harry may examine his conscience and where his life is going but there's none of the existential angst I would tend to associate with hard-boiled crime. Connelly writes comfort reads but that's not a criticism - most of us read for pleasure.
Actually, I started writing this review thinking it was a three-star book but laying my thoughts out has changed my mind - one extra star.
erin_oriordan_is_reading_again's review against another edition
5.0
This was the first audiobook I bought through Spotify and it was an excellent choice. Hearing Titus Welliver narrate a Harry Bosch book is a pure pleasure.