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beth_48's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
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? It's complicated
2.0
I found this book really difficult to follow and was surprised to find out it was the first of a series. There were a lot of acronyms that were never explained. The last 3rd of the book was good but fairly predictable. I won't be picking up the rest in the series
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Injury/Injury detail, and Death
Moderate: Police brutality, Sexism, Addiction, Gore, Gun violence, Drug abuse, and Homophobia
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.
I miss Maddie Bosch. I think she kept Bosch from being a total sad sack.
The dialog felt a little stilted at times.
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
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