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ashlyncherie's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Okay I loved this book! It’s not really my genre, but it was a book club pick. And I’m so glad I branched out. I saw the plot twists coming but in like a great way because the reader is in Bosch’s head so perfectly. I love and hate the characters in equal measure. Love the setting and descriptions of LA make it feel so real. I was so taken in, I felt like I was there at times. Can’t wait to read the other Bosch books
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Child death, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Torture, Violence, Medical content, Car accident, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Homophobia, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexism
Minor: Sexual content
jmflint27's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
This series is a favourite of my boyfriends and he has begged me to read it for over a year, I’m so happy I finally did.
I’m not usually one for detective books, but this drew me in instantly and kept me hooked on until the end. I can’t wait to read the next one. It perfectly blends history and emotion into a desperate search for truth while lacing it with an image distrust of law enforcement.
My only major critique would be the chapters are a bit long, there’s very rarely a natural stopping point
I’m not usually one for detective books, but this drew me in instantly and kept me hooked on until the end. I can’t wait to read the next one. It perfectly blends history and emotion into a desperate search for truth while lacing it with an image distrust of law enforcement.
My only major critique would be the chapters are a bit long, there’s very rarely a natural stopping point
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Violence, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gore, Blood, and Stalking
Minor: Grief
schnaucl's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I liked it but it is definitely a book of a certain time. There's homophobia and transphobia and smoking and paternalism. It was interesting to read the first Bosch book, I've been a fan of the series for a while.
The dialog felt a little stilted at times.
I miss Maddie Bosch. I think she kept Bosch from being a total sad sack.
The dialog felt a little stilted at times.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Violence, and War
Minor: Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Transphobia, Medical content, Grief, and Alcohol
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