livvalentine's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Transphobia
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.
The dialog felt a little stilted at times.
Spoiler
I miss Maddie Bosch. I think she kept Bosch from being a total sad sack.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Homophobia, and War
Minor: Sexual content, Medical content, Death, Torture, Gun violence, Drug abuse, Transphobia, Sexual violence, Grief, Drug use, and Alcohol
bnsfly's review against another edition
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
2.25
Bad copaganda. IA as cartoonish bad guy, right down to cartoonish names. I'm sure it's a product of its time. It could be worse, I suppose.
Content Warnings
Minor: Transphobia
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