City of Bones by Michael Connelly

408 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

When a dog unearths evidence of a murder in the Hollywood Hills, Detective Harry Bosch must tackle a cold case that sparks memories he's tried to forget.It's a cold case, but for Detective Harry Bosch, it stirs up memories of his childhood as an o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,100 reviews

Moods

mysterious 87%
dark 66%
tense 45%
emotional 33%
adventurous 29%
sad 20%
challenging 16%
reflective 16%
informative 8%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 45%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 47% | A mix: 29% | Character: 23%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 26%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 26% | Yes: 21%

Average rating

3.89

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