distgenius's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
cptcheerful's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
alifromkc1907's review against another edition
4.0
Gut Instinct Rating: 5
Characters: 5
Believability: 3
Uniqueness: 4
Writing Style: 5
Excitement Factor: 4.5
Story Line: 4
Title Relevance: 5
Artwork Relevance: 5
Overall: 4.50
Characters: 5
Believability: 3
Uniqueness: 4
Writing Style: 5
Excitement Factor: 4.5
Story Line: 4
Title Relevance: 5
Artwork Relevance: 5
Overall: 4.50
carstensena's review against another edition
5.0
Best of the Bosch books, or at least my favorite :-)
justinsdrown's review against another edition
2.0
Would have been a fine entertainment read if it wasn't for the terrible twist ending.
rmichno's review against another edition
2.0
Stopped reading about 1/3 of the way in. Plot was getting ridiculous (cop investigating another cop's murder sleeps with his still-grieving widow on the dead cop's bed) - and the supporting characters were forgettable. This will likely be the last Harry Bosch novel I'll read.
ja_hopkins's review against another edition
4.0
The second Harry Bosch story, and it's another cracker. This time Bosch becomes involved in a complex case related to the drug trade. Once again the locations are really well described, and we learn a little more about Bosch than the first book - whilst a loner, he displays his human side a bot more here, sympathising with one of the characters which is an interesting extension to his character. He does seem rather good at charming women into bed as well it seems. Looking forward to the next instalment.
bookworm_vevans's review against another edition
4.0
Really good book! I find these crime, police procedural books super fun and interesting.