daif's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
clayjd's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
ben_miller's review against another edition
3.0
Bosch is a lunatic. He can't solve a single case without breaking several laws, pissing off the entire chain of command, getting other people killed, and bringing his own precious career to the brink of termination. If this guy existed in real life we'd have to build a scale-model L.A. habitat for him just to keep his chaos contained.
This book was partly ruined for me by the TV show, which adheres pretty closely to the source material here for one of its seasons. But the plots diverge in the final 100 pages, so my attention picked up there. I admit, I'm often aggravated by Bosch and his unnecessary, counter-productive cowboy shit. But when Connelly gets it right—when all pots are boiling and the hunt is on—he's as good as it gets for constructing a gripping mystery. Trunk Music is an average entry, in my opinion.
This book was partly ruined for me by the TV show, which adheres pretty closely to the source material here for one of its seasons. But the plots diverge in the final 100 pages, so my attention picked up there. I admit, I'm often aggravated by Bosch and his unnecessary, counter-productive cowboy shit. But when Connelly gets it right—when all pots are boiling and the hunt is on—he's as good as it gets for constructing a gripping mystery. Trunk Music is an average entry, in my opinion.
bookhawk's review against another edition
4.0
Trunk Music is a very good police procedural mystery thriller. This 5th book in the Harrry Bosch is the best of Connelly’s first five books. Protagonist Harry Bosch is more likeable and less flawed in this book than previously. The addition of Kiz Rider and Grace Billets was very positive. Highly recommended if you like mysteries. Fans of Robert Crais and John Sandford will appreciate Connelly and this series. 4.5 stars.
mandiainslie's review against another edition
5.0
*This review is more focused on the series as a whole, rather than specifics of Trunk Music.*
In general I prefer crime dramas set in UK or Scandinavia as they provide a richer world to get lost in. However, Micheal Connelly’s Harry Bosch Universe is one of the only ‘American’ series to give me the same level of escapism that I crave.
After watching the series adaptation produced by Amazon Studios starring Titus Welliver, I was inspired to read the series. 6 books later I am still as engaged as ever.
A fair number of changes were made to the world of Harry Bosch in making the shift from page to screen and honestly both has been highly enjoyable.
The books provide a deeper look at Harry Bosch’s history, values and psychology. This makes The plot twists, false leads and Harry’s outrageous decisions not only authentic but satisfying.
I highly recommend the series especially for someone who has recently moved to Los Angeles. The city is her own character, this beautiful messy place where there is a thin line between dreams and nightmares.
In general I prefer crime dramas set in UK or Scandinavia as they provide a richer world to get lost in. However, Micheal Connelly’s Harry Bosch Universe is one of the only ‘American’ series to give me the same level of escapism that I crave.
After watching the series adaptation produced by Amazon Studios starring Titus Welliver, I was inspired to read the series. 6 books later I am still as engaged as ever.
A fair number of changes were made to the world of Harry Bosch in making the shift from page to screen and honestly both has been highly enjoyable.
The books provide a deeper look at Harry Bosch’s history, values and psychology. This makes The plot twists, false leads and Harry’s outrageous decisions not only authentic but satisfying.
I highly recommend the series especially for someone who has recently moved to Los Angeles. The city is her own character, this beautiful messy place where there is a thin line between dreams and nightmares.
beth_menendez's review against another edition
5.0
I love these books! It is delightful to read them for the first time. I do not know what I’ll do with myself when I finish them all.
brel102's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0