The Black Ice (Harry Bosch) by Michael Connelly
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Book Reviews of The Black Ice (Harry Bosch)
Book Review: Bosch 2
Summary: 4 Stars
This is the second Harry Bosch novel and Connelly emerges as an expert at writing the hard-ass maverick detective with a heart. The plot has been adequately described so I don't need to recap here. Just let me add that Harry Bosch novels reveal a writer with a vivid imagination and the skill to put his character on paper in locations that come alive and facing puzzles and challenges that are engrossing. If you read the plot synopsis your reaction might be, "Good lord, but that sounds fantastically complicated!" And it is. But Connelly makes it work and it all comes together beautifully. If you enjoy David Robicheaux and Lucas Davenport, you will recognize Harry Bosch. I don't mean to say he's not unique and original; only that he fits this particular mold. So if you enjoy that kind of character, you'll enjoy "Black Ice."Book Review: Good writing.
Summary: 4 Stars
This is my third Connelly book. I really like the way he writes and the story moves along quickly. But I have two complaints.
First, he doesn't seem to use contractions. "I am going.." "I will do that..."
I didn't notice it at first but now I can't not notice it. Using "I'm" and "I'll" is not jargon. It's standard English. People in a hurry don't say "I am leaving this place."
Second, almost every male character (particularly in authority) is treated with active contempt by Bosch. I realize he's an outsider but, c'mon. He can't be openly hostile to every person he meets.
I understand willing suspension of disbelief, but that concept shouldn't be very much evident in police procedurals that rely heavily on realism.
Other than those two things, the books are great.
Book Review: Connelly's 2nd book is a winner
Summary: 4 Stars
Michael Connelly's book "Black Ice" (the 2nd book he wrote) takes us back to Harry Bosch and his investigation of a suicide of a police officer. Bosch gets involved in the case since his supervisor knows Bosch can solve cases and the department needs to get some cases closed to make the politicians look good.
The plot gets more involved as Bosch finds himself dealing with Mexican authorities and the drug cartel in Mexico. It's a good read from one of the best mystery writers around these days. Not to "spoil" anyone's reading of the numerous books written by Connelly, but this book (Black Ice) and his latest book (The Lincoln Lawyer) have a connection which will surprise you.
If you haven't read anything by Michael Connelly it is time to do so!
Book Review: A Satisfactory Harry Bosch Novel
Summary: 4 Stars
Although The Black Ice is more than entertaining, it is not the most thrilling Connelly novel I have read. I have been reading the Harry Bosch novels in no particular order and have enjoyed each one. The Black Ice has more lulls in the action than most of the other ones I've read. It is well written and we learn more of Harry Bosch in this novel. He travels to Mexico in pursuit of a killer and the answers to mysteries involving several murders. The travel and the transition to a foreign place requires more writing of the scenery and background than Connelly usually includes, so this creates the lull in action. The mystery is a good one and Connelly provides an excellent twist in the conclusion.
Book Review: Good
Summary: 4 Stars
The Black Ice is Michael Connelly's second book in his series of Harry Bosch novels. What makes his books special is the combination of an interesting and complex main character with fascinating story lines that are complex enough to keep you on your toes, but also fun and engaging.
In this installment, Bosch discovers that a suicide of a narcotics officer might actually be a homicide, and that the officer may have been playing both sides. The story bogs down a bit when Bosch travels to Mexico, and the story started to veer off into 3 star territory, but for me, the ending redeemed this book.