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Summary: One more irresistible lead character for Connelly
Comment: I have no excuse for ot keeing up with connelly's books. For some reason, I haven't read any cince CITY OF BONES and I obviously have some catching up to do.I do wish I'd read THE LINCOLN LAWYER first, but will catch that one soon. In the meantime, I'm glad I've met his first leading lawyer protagonist, Mickey Haller, and the bonus of Hieronymous Bosch makes this an even more delightful find.I'm sure anyone reading this review is already aware of the basic plot, the fact that Haller's colleague Jerry Vincent is murdered and Haller inherits his caseload including a major murder case in which he's defending a movie producer. Connelly's insight into the working of a major trial and the thinking of the lawyer who's not necessarily convinced of his client's innocence is the focal point here. The growing complication that Haller might be in jeopardy from Vincent's killer is well handled along with the engrossing description of the central trial. I find no fault in the plotting, but some could feel overwhelmed by the number of twists in the final two parts of the book, but everything is so expertly woven together, I still was hypnotized by the sequence of events and surpriss. Some will be anticipated, but I doubt anyone will be prepared for all of them. Connelly does leave one wondering it Haller will be back, but considrring one important revelation at the end, I'm sure he will be. And I'm looking forward to his return.
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Summary: Top notch crime fiction
Comment: This follow-up novel to "The Lincoln Lawyer" is as good or better than the first book. Lawyer Mickey Haller is here connected with LAPD detective Harry Bosch from the author's other series. The plot is complicated but easy enough to follow. Haller inherits a law practice from a murdered lawyer, a practice that includes a high-profile murder case involving a haughtt Hollywood producer, accused of killing his wife and her lover. Something is wrong with the case, and the plot revolves around that.
The characters are exceptionally well drawn. The atmosphere is realistic. The only missing element is a wisp of humor, such as one always sees in Lawrence Block and Donald Westlake crime fiction. A laugh or two might have been welcome here as the action is very intense.
The pace picks up when the case goes to trial and the speed increases to a slam bang finish. I doubt that few hardcore crime fiction readers will be able to predict the grand finale, with its suprise upon surprise.
This is a gem, and Michael Connelly has written several. It doesn't have the sadism and multiple murders one sees in James Patterson crime novels, but it does have intelligence and unpredictable results.
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Summary: Enjoyable but Misleading
Comment: I was bummed because when I read the summary, I though that this would be a Bosch/Haller showdown, when it was only Haller in center stage and Bosch was the supporting actor. It should've been informed as a Haller book :(.
I expected more interaction between the two. And to be honest, I always prefer the detective/crime solving life of Bosch more than the life of Haller as a lawyer and the drama at the court. The book did move fast. The case solving is something I have watched over at one of the CSI:NY episodes, so it's not really ground breaking. It was okay but not really a favorite of mine, even if I enjoy Haller's adventure.
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Summary: oscar's opinion
Comment: M. Connelly's two main carachters (H. Bosch and M. Haller) finally meet, surprises till the very last word!
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Summary: Grand Slam Legal Thriller
Comment: Michael Connelly's second foray into the legal thriller genre is an amusing, twisting read that will have you ripping through pages one right after the other. There are plenty of good courtroom scenes, great dialogue, and a plot that'll keep your head spinning up until the final page.
Not even the appearance of the serious Harry Bosch amidst the pages can put a damper on the fun read that this book is!
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