The Late Show by Michael Connelly

The Late Show

Renée Ballard #1

Michael Connelly

448 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious fast-paced

Description

In this first installment of the Ren e Ballard series, #1 bestselling author Michael Connelly introduces a "complicated and driven" young detective fighting to prove herself on the LAPD's toughest beat (The New York Times).Renee Ballard works the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,081 reviews

Moods

mysterious 81%
tense 66%
adventurous 53%
dark 46%
emotional 10%
informative 10%
challenging 7%
sad 6%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 39%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Plot: 38% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 59% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

3.85

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