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jimbowen0306's review against another edition
3.0
At present, I'm trying to find a crime writer I can "get into", given I've read a good amount of the books written by the crime writers I currently read.
This is the second Harry Bosch book that I've read, and I'm... less than convinced. It stars Bosch as an unsolved murder detective, investigating the murder of a photo-journalist killed during the LA riots 20 years previously, he views the can as "one that got away"). He'd been the original investigator, but had been taken off the investigation, because the department were overwhelmed by events, and he'd been needed elsewhere.
My problem wasn't the set up, which wasn't bad, it was more the conclusion I had issue with. The way he found the murderers made me think "Oh come on, what are the chances of him finding the exact murderers there>", and the way he managed to get a confession made me think "Ummm... no."
This is the second Harry Bosch book that I've read, and I'm... less than convinced. It stars Bosch as an unsolved murder detective, investigating the murder of a photo-journalist killed during the LA riots 20 years previously, he views the can as "one that got away"). He'd been the original investigator, but had been taken off the investigation, because the department were overwhelmed by events, and he'd been needed elsewhere.
My problem wasn't the set up, which wasn't bad, it was more the conclusion I had issue with. The way he found the murderers made me think "Oh come on, what are the chances of him finding the exact murderers there>", and the way he managed to get a confession made me think "Ummm... no."
lethaldose's review against another edition
4.0
After the last Harry Bosch book "The Drop" I wasn't sure I would ever pick up another. I wasn't even sure Michael Connelly would write another one, it had seemed that he had developed some sort of antipathy towards his creation. Bosch had become a grumpy old man and I wasn't sure I had any interest in taking another journey with him. But I am glad I did.
With "The Black Box" we get back to the Harry Bosch that we like. The Harry Bosch who is hard nosed and driven who is determined to get justice for the victims no matter the cost. No more is it Harry going solo at the expense of his partner and in the way that makes him seem like he has a superiority complex. Sure most all the book is Harry by himself, but the improved relationship with his partner is much better here, Harry seems like he actually wants to help him, maybe mentor him, not exclude him.
Harry's love life takes a back seat even while at the same time being very central to the plot. And Michael Connelly keeps the best relationship, the most interesting one front and center, Harry's relationship with his daughter. Harry struggles to be a good father while also being a good cop, and spends too much time thinking he is failing at both, when we know his is winning at both.
The novel was great, not the best Bosch book I have ever read, but as fantastic as most of them, Michael Connelly is by far the best crime fiction writer working today and has been for some time, and you should not deprieve yourself of reading his work.
With "The Black Box" we get back to the Harry Bosch that we like. The Harry Bosch who is hard nosed and driven who is determined to get justice for the victims no matter the cost. No more is it Harry going solo at the expense of his partner and in the way that makes him seem like he has a superiority complex. Sure most all the book is Harry by himself, but the improved relationship with his partner is much better here, Harry seems like he actually wants to help him, maybe mentor him, not exclude him.
Harry's love life takes a back seat even while at the same time being very central to the plot. And Michael Connelly keeps the best relationship, the most interesting one front and center, Harry's relationship with his daughter. Harry struggles to be a good father while also being a good cop, and spends too much time thinking he is failing at both, when we know his is winning at both.
The novel was great, not the best Bosch book I have ever read, but as fantastic as most of them, Michael Connelly is by far the best crime fiction writer working today and has been for some time, and you should not deprieve yourself of reading his work.
paws42's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
celtic67's review against another edition
3.0
Book 16 in the Harry Bosch series. This book sees Harry sailing close to the wind at times as he struggles to solve a cold case. Can be read as a stand alone but is part of a great side. This shows Harry's all to human side. I enjoyed this and I'm sure you will
historyreader123's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ebbie_casuallereading's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
3.0
Another middle of the road. I think I've read this one before, though I didn't remember much of it. But the "mystery" was somewhat easy to guess quickly.
The relationship between Bosch and Anna is a bit boring, I hope she doesn't stay too long still. Maddie is the more interesting character at this point.
Also, I'm getting a little bit tired of the "morally gray" bits from Bosch, it's becoming less nuance and more of a caricature.
The relationship between Bosch and Anna is a bit boring, I hope she doesn't stay too long still. Maddie is the more interesting character at this point.
Also, I'm getting a little bit tired of the "morally gray" bits from Bosch, it's becoming less nuance and more of a caricature.
kevlof04's review against another edition
3.0
En välskriven och väl uttänkt kriminalroman vars betyg tyvärr dras ner därför att den cirkulerade kring ett tämligen oengagerande fall. Det tog, enligt mig, alldeles för lång tid innan det väcktes empati hos mig som läsare, för offret i fråga. Boken gör sitt jobb bra, men Connelly har definitivt skrivit bättre.
roseleaf24's review against another edition
4.0
This one started out slow for me, with a scene from the King riots in 1992, and then a chapter or two before the action really took off. Once it did, it was as exciting as a Bosch novel usually is, with the added character depth as he navigates fatherhood and a romantic relationship.