kellymc03's review against another edition
4.0
I just love Harry. He is a great character and one that I love coming back to over and over again. Great book!
laurenjodi's review against another edition
4.0
The Drop
4 Stars
Detective Harry Bosch is back in the Open-Unsolved Division awaiting confirmation of his DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Plan), when he is assigned a cold case with a DNA hit as well as a current case revolving around an apparent suicide. These seemingly simple cases turn out to be more complex as the DNA belongs to a child and the suicide is the son of Harry's old nemesis, Irvin Irving. Can Harry solve them without ruining his career?
An improvement after the disappointment of Nine Dragons.
While the two cases are not connected, they are both, nevertheless, fast-paced and well plotted with several compelling twists and some of the best elements from the series, such as Harry's continuing conflict with Irving. Their interactions always demonstrate not only Harry's integrity and devotion to his "mission", but also the depths of the political machinations inherent in any large organization including the police force.
Harry is once again his likable if somewhat anti-social self, and it is great to see the close relationship he has developed with his daughter, Maddie. It turns out that he is a wonderful father.
In contrast, Harry's instant attraction to Hannah Stone (another damaged love-interest) reflects his terrible taste in women. Connelly really needs to stop writing romance into his books. It is unnecessary.
All in all, The Drop is a solid police procedural installment in the series, and I hope that the next one will be as satisfying.
4 Stars
Detective Harry Bosch is back in the Open-Unsolved Division awaiting confirmation of his DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Plan), when he is assigned a cold case with a DNA hit as well as a current case revolving around an apparent suicide. These seemingly simple cases turn out to be more complex as the DNA belongs to a child and the suicide is the son of Harry's old nemesis, Irvin Irving. Can Harry solve them without ruining his career?
An improvement after the disappointment of Nine Dragons.
While the two cases are not connected, they are both, nevertheless, fast-paced and well plotted with several compelling twists and some of the best elements from the series, such as Harry's continuing conflict with Irving. Their interactions always demonstrate not only Harry's integrity and devotion to his "mission", but also the depths of the political machinations inherent in any large organization including the police force.
Harry is once again his likable if somewhat anti-social self, and it is great to see the close relationship he has developed with his daughter, Maddie. It turns out that he is a wonderful father.
In contrast, Harry's instant attraction to Hannah Stone (another damaged love-interest) reflects his terrible taste in women. Connelly really needs to stop writing romance into his books. It is unnecessary.
All in all, The Drop is a solid police procedural installment in the series, and I hope that the next one will be as satisfying.
mandyherbet's review against another edition
5.0
This is classic Harry Bosch at his best. Gripping read, fantastic characters and the kind of story we've grown to expect from Michael Connelly. The only disappointment? That it had to end and we have to wait for the next book. Come on Michael, give us more!
mike_brough's review against another edition
2.0
Not the Best of Bosch. A rather straightforward story with no surprises or detours.
denaiir's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars.
This was a great installment in the Harry Bosch series. I love the procedural aspects which are always incredibly documented. Both crimes Harry was investigating were interesting, the political aspects were never boring and the stakes always high. Both cases were very different therefore there was something for everyone in this volume. I also enjoyed the family time and Harry's relationships with everyone around him, his partner or love interest. Looking forward to the next one!
This was a great installment in the Harry Bosch series. I love the procedural aspects which are always incredibly documented. Both crimes Harry was investigating were interesting, the political aspects were never boring and the stakes always high. Both cases were very different therefore there was something for everyone in this volume. I also enjoyed the family time and Harry's relationships with everyone around him, his partner or love interest. Looking forward to the next one!
ank3's review against another edition
I don't want to read male gazed descriptions of women. It disgusts me. I thought I liked the Bosch books but I just like the later Ballard books that don't have descriptions like this ... :
"Her eyes looked cold and hard now. Even so, she was beautiful, and Bosch found it hard to believe a husband would take late-night drives when the woman waiting at home wasDeborah Irving ."
"... leading a stunningly beautiful blond woman into the room. Bosch guessed she was in her midforties. She was tall and thin but not too tall and thin. She looked stricken but that didn't take much away from the beauty of a woman who was aging as gracefully as a fine wine." Gross
"Her eyes looked cold and hard now. Even so, she was beautiful, and Bosch found it hard to believe a husband would take late-night drives when the woman waiting at home was
"... leading a stunningly beautiful blond woman into the room. Bosch guessed she was in her midforties. She was tall and thin but not too tall and thin. She looked stricken but that didn't take much away from the beauty of a woman who was aging as gracefully as a fine wine." Gross
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny
jacks623's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0