toodoorcc's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
hi_miche's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
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
5.0
leannaaker's review
4.0
If you're a fan of Harry Bosch, this book won't disappoint, and even has a pretty important twist in it for the series. Bosch investigates a murder in gang-infested LA, and comes to the preliminary conclusion that the murder is gang-related. In the process, his daughter, living in Hong Kong gets kidnapped. Eventually (SPOILER!) he finds that the two are unrelated, and that his assumptions about the case were mistaken. Classic Harry Bosch thriller.
jecamp86's review against another edition
5.0
This book has the same terrific characters and writing we’ve gotten from previous Bosch books although there is certainly so,e terrifying stakes involved with Bosch’s daughter and consequences that will haunt him for the rest of his life.
laurenjodi's review against another edition
3.0
Nine Dragons
3 Stars
While investigating a routine homicide with apparent ties to the Chinese Triads, Detective Harry Bosch finds the case hitting a little too close to home when he receives threats and his daughter, Maddie, is kidnapped in Hong Kong. Will Harry be able to find her in time?
Harry Bosch is definitely my favorite of all Connolly's protagonists. Nevertheless, his portrayal in this installment leaves much to be desired, and it might be that the series has passed its prime.
Harry's characterization is a huge big mess. He turns from being an intelligent, thoughtful and sensitive man into a rash, racist and boorish thug. He seems to care little for those around him, and barely bats an eye when two people close to him are killed.
In terms of the plot, the murder case is initially very intriguing, but veers off in illogical and unrealistic directions before it gets back on track. The twist at the end was not all that surprising and is easy to figure out once Harry recovers from his John McClane/Die Hard impersonation in Hong Kong.
All in all, this book is not up to Connelly's standards as the focus on the action overshadows the plotting and character development. Hopefully the next one will be better.
3 Stars
While investigating a routine homicide with apparent ties to the Chinese Triads, Detective Harry Bosch finds the case hitting a little too close to home when he receives threats and his daughter, Maddie, is kidnapped in Hong Kong. Will Harry be able to find her in time?
Harry Bosch is definitely my favorite of all Connolly's protagonists. Nevertheless, his portrayal in this installment leaves much to be desired, and it might be that the series has passed its prime.
Harry's characterization is a huge big mess. He turns from being an intelligent, thoughtful and sensitive man into a rash, racist and boorish thug. He seems to care little for those around him, and barely bats an eye when two people close to him are killed.
In terms of the plot, the murder case is initially very intriguing, but veers off in illogical and unrealistic directions before it gets back on track. The twist at the end was not all that surprising and is easy to figure out once Harry recovers from his John McClane/Die Hard impersonation in Hong Kong.
All in all, this book is not up to Connelly's standards as the focus on the action overshadows the plotting and character development. Hopefully the next one will be better.
ebbie_casuallereading's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
mike_brough's review
3.0
Gave up halfway through.
I used to like Harry Bosch books but they've been stretched too far now and they've lost that special something. Perhaps all series books do - there are only so many times you can ask a character to visit their personal heights and depths.
I used to like Harry Bosch books but they've been stretched too far now and they've lost that special something. Perhaps all series books do - there are only so many times you can ask a character to visit their personal heights and depths.
andrewtobin's review
4.0
Argh, just like a Bosch book to totally break my heart with how bad the world is gonna work out for Harry. A glimmer of good, and his world goes to shit again. I love these books so much, but for every win that Harry ever gets, he has to have a big loss, and ends up a step back.