jecamp86's review against another edition
5.0
Michael Connelly does it again
This is seriously the best crime series I’ve read. The atmosphere just feels real and the tension mounts. There’s several mysteries involved and each has its moment. I can’t wait for the next book.
This is seriously the best crime series I’ve read. The atmosphere just feels real and the tension mounts. There’s several mysteries involved and each has its moment. I can’t wait for the next book.
govmarley's review against another edition
4.0
Another great entry in the Harry Bosch universe. Man, he's my kind of detective, but he really can't catch a break with his love life. Poor Harry! I love Bosch because he's lawful good, a kind of everyday Joe who fights for justice and just can't keep his mouth shut when things aren't right. He's one of my book boyfriends. Love them smart, gruff, and principled, I guess.
We have a couple of murders. One with a hot shot lawyer who loved suing cops. And a poor innocent lady in the wrong place at the wrong time. It's a complicated plot, and I have to be honest, I guessed way wrong on this one. I was surprised at the twists, so well played, Connelly. Bosch is awesome, and if you aren't reading this series, start at the beginning and get reading. You can thank me later.
We have a couple of murders. One with a hot shot lawyer who loved suing cops. And a poor innocent lady in the wrong place at the wrong time. It's a complicated plot, and I have to be honest, I guessed way wrong on this one. I was surprised at the twists, so well played, Connelly. Bosch is awesome, and if you aren't reading this series, start at the beginning and get reading. You can thank me later.
flawless1k's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
musicknitter's review against another edition
5.0
Loved it!! Listen to the audio book. Dick Hill is awesome!! So perfect for this series. I was about ready to give up on Bosch. Seemed like all he could do was be in trouble. But this book changed it for me!! Home run Michael Connelly!!
andrew61's review against another edition
4.0
Harry Bosch book 6 and a cracker of a read . Harry is in the middle of the night called into investigate the murder of a prominent civil right lawyer , notorious for suing LAPD he is due to start a high profile trial. As Harry is no longer in robbery and homicide he and his two clooegaues have to tread very carefully as it seems top brass want to pin the crime on a police officer to quell simmering racial tensions at the end of the 1990's which has seen the Rodney King riots, the OJ Simpson trial and a police force seen as racist. A real page turner, told with pace , and a flawed lead detective who will keep me hooked for many books to come.
sonofthe's review against another edition
4.0
Bosch gets called in the middle of the night. The victim was hated by pretty much all the police.
Connelly takes on race issues here, like in some of his other Bosch stories. Here, though, it's more central. Wasn't expecting it. I'm also not sure what I think of Connelly's treatment. I like that he's addressing these issues in story form, but Bosch is too much of a white savior.
Connelly takes on race issues here, like in some of his other Bosch stories. Here, though, it's more central. Wasn't expecting it. I'm also not sure what I think of Connelly's treatment. I like that he's addressing these issues in story form, but Bosch is too much of a white savior.
manda434's review against another edition
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
3.75
In the era of black and blue lives matter, it is interesting to see riots, police brutality and internet technology from a pre-Google lens.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Police brutality, Pedophilia, and Murder
observer_1's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jessmanners's review against another edition
3.0
Quick and engrossing…and another reminder of how little I remember from the TV show. Sort of interesting to be reminded that the world didn’t, like, discover the ACAB discourse in 2020…I think this book would play differently if written now (police brutality is taken as an occasionally necessary evil, even as it’s demonstrating just how very evil
It is), but it’s still…relevant, I guess? If a police procedural meant purely for entertainment can be categorized that way…anyway, onto the next!
It is), but it’s still…relevant, I guess? If a police procedural meant purely for entertainment can be categorized that way…anyway, onto the next!