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Summary: One Of Connelly's best!
Review: Now I have read of few of Connelly's book and I think this one is one of his best. Now not to say that is others are dull, far from it. They are all increadably writen and I would recomend them all. This book takes you through the troubles of a new character named Henry Pierce. The plot draws you in and won't let you go till the very end. I found myself restless in class waiting to get out to read what happens next, it is a wonderful page turner. I recomend this not just to Connelly fans but to those who have a love for great novels and those who enjoy to be on the edge of their seat. Who knows it might just draw you into being a Connelly fan who knows. Try it and find out.
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Summary: Not His Best but Good
Review: I almost didn't read this book because of the other reviews but thought I'd give it a chance because Hey, it's Michael Connelly. Although I agree it's not his "Best" work, I do think it's worth the read. I've read much worse that's for sure. Caught me by surprise in several areas.
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Summary: One Of Connelly's best!
Review: Reading his other novels I would have to say that this is one of his best. Not to say that his other novels are dull, far from it. All of his books are increadibly well writen and I would recomend everyone. However this book is one that I could not put down. It pulls you in close to the main character Henry Pierce and it takes you on a ride that will leave you breathless. This book pulls you into a plot line that caused me to not be able to sit still in class because I could not wait to read what happens next. This is definatly one of his best and I hope to see more of his work just as exciting as this one. I recomend this book not to just Connelly fans but anyone who loves suspence and surprise ending. If you have a chance and some free time read this book. I think you will enjoy it.
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Summary: One Of Connelly's best!
Review: Reading some of his other works I enjoyed them but this book was the best I have read. Now not to say his other works are dull they are increadably well written and I recomend every one of them. However, This novel introduces a new character and grabs you from the start. It develops so well and pulls you through everything Pierce is going through. I got so involved in this book I had the hardest time sitting through class because I could not wait to read what happens next. No matter what happens you are drawn to the plot and wrapped up in the story. I enjoyed this book and recomend it to anyone who loves to be fooled and surprised. Not just for Connelly readers but a book for anyone who loves a great page turner.
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Summary: Big Disappointment
Review: As a huge fan of the author, I naively thought he was incapable of producing a "turkey". Wrong ("Oh yeah, big time"-V.P. Cheney). The plot was ridiculous, the protagonist wholly unsympathetic, and the story-as goofy as it was-took forever to get rolling. I'll still be in line to buy the next Harry Bosch novel, but I hope Michael Connelly's editor reads some of these reviews.
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Summary: I think he must have been...
Review: ...Chasing the Dollar to write this book. I dragged myself just past the 100-page mark in this 308-page novel before tossing it. I have read all of Michael Connelly's books and have liked every one of them. I can imagine rereading them all when I'm on the nursing home porch. But if you gave me this novel without an author's name, I would never have guessed Michael Connelly. It is unfortunate that my first Michael Connelly review is negative, so just take my first paragraph as how I really feel about this author. He is one of the great authors in this genre and I advise you to pick up any one of his other books. You'll love it. If you've already read them all, I would recommend reading more reviews here before buying this book.
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Summary: Not His Best
Review: Besides the Harry Bosch mysteries, I don't think Michael Connelly's been at his top form since "Void Moon". This book is on par with "A Darkness More Than Night" for a so so plot line that never becomes very compelling. It was also the first time I've been aware of the author laying track for a pay off later in the book. To his credit there are some twists that keep you off the trail of who might being doing what to Henry Pierce, but I wasn't overly engaged. The niftiest bit of plotting was to tie Pierce's sister to Connelly's book "The Concrete Blonde" I also felt that some of the characters seemed two demensional at best, the tough talking gumshoe detective, the seedy porno kingpin. It's not a bad a bad book. It's just, I felt, not what Connelly is capable of delivering
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Summary: Cruise Control
Review: I have enjoyed all of Connelly's work to this point. Chasing the Dime seems like a book that was written because he had to fullfil a contract. The book lacked character development. The reasons given for our heroes obsession are never explained completely, and the only other character in the book worth a hoot (the detective), disappears and suddenly rears his head without explanation. The book moves along fairly well but is jumpy and disconnected in parts. I think Connelly wrote this without involvement of his talent and, it seems, to make a buck off of his previous works reputation. Another one like this and he will be joining the ranks of other authors who begin to rely on their early reputations to sell mediocare efforts.
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Summary: Draws you in
Review: Many here complain they can't understand Pierce's obsession with Lilly and ask why would he risk his career, etc. However, I think that is part of the intrigue in this excellent thriller. Aside from his sister's death, Pierce wants to know more about this computer-sex trade and is drawn into it. He always figures that in a day or so he'll have Lilly's disappearance answered. A tragic flaw so to speak. The rest of the book is filled with twists/turns and keeps up a great pace. While the Bosch books are "better", I was getting tired of that character.
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Summary: I agree with others - his books are usually much better
Review: doesn't match up to past works, especially Harry Bosch - for the first time reading his work (and I think I've read them all), I was very disappointed at the end, and felt like I wasted my time.
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