Trunk Music

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Summary: this was an entertaining read
Review: Bosch comes back to the job after a leave of absence lasting just over a year. His house that was destroyed in a quake is back, as is a flame from an earlier book. But I am not on rehashing plot lines.

This book is quite fun, I read it three days ago however and it is already starting to dissipate from my mind. So beyond entertainment used to divert ones attention or occupy a few hours, this is a light though enjoyable read. As always, Connelly is only a step or two away from creating something quite original with his work. As an author however, Connelly plays it safe and gives us the traditional tried and true plot line. What makes this book and series stick out from the rest is his unique banter and personal peccadilloes between his characters. I wish Connelly would read some of our contemporary literary luminaries stemming from Carvers influence and then turn around and reshape the mystery thriller in a similar fashion to Lawrence Block and his Scudder adventures.

Read this series in order to obtain the maximum enjoyment.


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Summary: Not the best by a long shot...
Review: This is probably Connelly's weakest Bosch novel (I have read the first 5 and the Narrows, so I have 4 more to go)...I loved the end and the geniunely shocking twists and turns (first about 1/2 way through and the second about 15 pages from the end). Billets and Rider are super new characters. However, the plot was meandering and overly complicated. How many IAD investigations/suspensions is Harry going to deal with? And the plot was not overly exciting or engaging. Still, it is Bosch and Connelly is probably the best mystery writer going to day.

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Summary: Harry's Back!
Review: Back on track with the Harry Bosch series, this is a great read! With this one the tension caused by the quick-tempered loose cannon Harry is exhilarating. He brings back a character from his first in the series The Black Echo with great success. The twists and turns are as satisfying as usual. I recommend this to any fan of the genre!


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Summary: I'm falling in love with Harry!
Review: This is the 5th book of the Harry Bosch series. I've read every one. Michael Connelly has developed a character who is real. Harry loves being a cop. He has his flaws but he continually tries to improve himself. I love the way Connelly ties in characters and story lines from book to book. You definately have to start from the first of the series (Black Echo). I highly recommend this series.