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A review by laurenjodi
The Drop by Michael Connelly
4.0
The Drop
4 Stars
Detective Harry Bosch is back in the Open-Unsolved Division awaiting confirmation of his DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Plan), when he is assigned a cold case with a DNA hit as well as a current case revolving around an apparent suicide. These seemingly simple cases turn out to be more complex as the DNA belongs to a child and the suicide is the son of Harry's old nemesis, Irvin Irving. Can Harry solve them without ruining his career?
An improvement after the disappointment of Nine Dragons.
While the two cases are not connected, they are both, nevertheless, fast-paced and well plotted with several compelling twists and some of the best elements from the series, such as Harry's continuing conflict with Irving. Their interactions always demonstrate not only Harry's integrity and devotion to his "mission", but also the depths of the political machinations inherent in any large organization including the police force.
Harry is once again his likable if somewhat anti-social self, and it is great to see the close relationship he has developed with his daughter, Maddie. It turns out that he is a wonderful father.
In contrast, Harry's instant attraction to Hannah Stone (another damaged love-interest) reflects his terrible taste in women. Connelly really needs to stop writing romance into his books. It is unnecessary.
All in all, The Drop is a solid police procedural installment in the series, and I hope that the next one will be as satisfying.
4 Stars
Detective Harry Bosch is back in the Open-Unsolved Division awaiting confirmation of his DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Plan), when he is assigned a cold case with a DNA hit as well as a current case revolving around an apparent suicide. These seemingly simple cases turn out to be more complex as the DNA belongs to a child and the suicide is the son of Harry's old nemesis, Irvin Irving. Can Harry solve them without ruining his career?
An improvement after the disappointment of Nine Dragons.
While the two cases are not connected, they are both, nevertheless, fast-paced and well plotted with several compelling twists and some of the best elements from the series, such as Harry's continuing conflict with Irving. Their interactions always demonstrate not only Harry's integrity and devotion to his "mission", but also the depths of the political machinations inherent in any large organization including the police force.
Harry is once again his likable if somewhat anti-social self, and it is great to see the close relationship he has developed with his daughter, Maddie. It turns out that he is a wonderful father.
In contrast, Harry's instant attraction to Hannah Stone (another damaged love-interest) reflects his terrible taste in women. Connelly really needs to stop writing romance into his books. It is unnecessary.
All in all, The Drop is a solid police procedural installment in the series, and I hope that the next one will be as satisfying.