Bryan Fordham reviewed The Drop by Michael Connelly
Review of 'The Drop' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
Good book
Published Sept. 12, 2011 by Little, Brown and Company.
Good book
What a terrible disappointment :-(. I have often held that Michael Connelly is my favorite author, but a good part of that today tells the WHOLE story. I understand when the book is part of a trio or some such, and it is indicated as such! This particular book contained two cases, and neither of them was really finished! There was no "closure", and I detest that. It's not fair to claim that a book is an entire book and yet not tell a whole story! As I said, totally disappointed!
As for the story itself, Harry Bosch displays himself to be somewhat of a d*ck, although in the end he is somewhat vindicated. Connelly definitely adds to the Harry Bosch character!
Two great mysteries in one, plus grooming Harry Bosch's daughter to pick up the family detective work. Do I sense a female-lead spinoff?
Pure Bosch, excellent book.
Superb, a great intertwining of plot and a lovely deep thoughtful Harry Bosch. Relationships seem a key in this one.