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Narrowing options, Widening tales
I read Michael Connelly's The Poet while my husband flew to England reading The Narrows. Many years pass between the two novels, and many intertwined characters enjoy lives of their own in other books. But Blood Work and The Poet make a good introduction to The Narrows and the novel lived up to all the high expectations my husband's comments inspired in me.
Michael Connelly again writes his book in two voices, the narrator watching over people's shoulders, and the first-person narration, this time of retired policeman Harry Bosch. Relationships and backgrounds are cleverly sketched with minimal information and ample mood and conviction, so the reader-this reader anyway-doesn't feel any loss at missing the intervening books; just an eagerness to go back and read them some day.
FBI agent Rachel Walling has been hidden in the middle of nowhere to keep her out of trouble. LAPD detective Harry Bosch has retired and is trying to find his way between unexpected family life and a desire to investigate mysteries without the aid of a badge. Suddenly Rachel's name is attached to a new investigation, and the wife of retired FBI agent Terry McCaleb is convinced her husband was murdered. The two mysteries begin to converge with nicely timed discoveries that keep readers one step ahead of the tale while still trailing one step behind the investigation. There are mysteries behind mysteries, secrets behind lies, and a stunning concluding chase where all narrowing options close down to one.
Like all of Connelly's novels, or at least all I've read, The Narrows is finely paced, convincingly plotted, and masterfully designed; not just a mystery; not just an investigation of human nature; not just good vs evil; but something convincingly more than the sum of its parts-a story that stays with the reader long after the telling.4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Posted November 26, 2012
Great book!! Enjoyed the fast paced keep ya on your toes, exciti
Great book!! Enjoyed the fast paced keep ya on your toes, exciting read!
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Posted December 10, 2012
Nice read
Enjoyed this book at first and really had me going then kinda puttered out towards the end!
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Harry Bosch at his Finest!!
Loved this book!! This was one of my favorites thus far in the Harry Bosch series! I have read the newer books and now going back to read the earlier ones. FBI agent Rachel Walling is involved again as the Poet (serial killer)resurfaces. He is out to track her down once again. At the same time
Former LAPD detective Harry Bosch gets a call, too--from the widow of an old friend. Her husband's death seems natural, but his ties to the hunt for the Poet make Bosch dig deep. Arriving at a derelict spot in the California desert where the feds are unearthing bodies, Bosch joins forces with Rachel. Now the two are at odds with the FBI...and squarely in the path of the Poet, who will lead them on a wicked ride out of the heat, through the narrows of evil, and into a darkness all his own.1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted January 15, 2012
AWESOME
Very good book. Couldnt put it down
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Mamgu
Posted May 10, 2013
Recommend
Michael Connelly never fails to capture the readers interest. I'm always trying to solve the mystery, and rarely do I get it right. Loved the book.
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Anonymous
Posted May 8, 2013
Anonymous
Loved this book. You just can't go wrong with a M. Connelly detective story. His writing style always keeps me turning the page, and looking for his next book.
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Anonymous
Posted May 3, 2013
Could not put it down
I love this series and this one kept me on the edge of my seat. Still thinking about this story and the intertwined plots.
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SSinCO
Posted April 24, 2013
I am currently reading all of Michael Connelly's Harry Bosch ser
I am currently reading all of Michael Connelly's Harry Bosch series in order, and I LOVE them. I am a big mystery/detective story fan, and I have tried so many different series from different authors, but I finally found the one for me! What can I say? I often find myself not really liking the main characters in novels, but I truly like Harry; he is a good guy - not perfect, but he works hard, isn't a womanizer, and isn't overly macho. All of the stories are well-written, realistic, contain surprises and twists, and keep me hooked until the very end. My favorites have been The Black Echo (#1), The Concrete Blonde (#3), Trunk Music (#5), City of Bones (#8), The Narrows (#10), although again - I enjoyed all of them. If you like detective mystery novels, you won't be disappointed with Michael Connelly and Harry Bosch.
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Anonymous
Posted March 20, 2013
Great read
Another great Harry Bosch adventure
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Anonymous
Posted February 16, 2013
Another Wild Ride
Great book... if you love Bosch you won't be dissapointed.
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I definitely reccomend that you read Blood Work and The Poet before reading this book. There were quite a few references to the past.
Cant help being a tiny bit skeptical as retired cop Bosch was a step ahead of fbi the entire book. Don't get me wrong... Bosch is the best! -
Anonymous
Posted December 28, 2012
Recommended
I have read all of the Harry Bosch books up to and including the last one, # 18 The Black Box.........sure hope there is a follow up in a few months because it sort of leaves some things hanging.
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Thriller!
Not as good as The Poet, but almost.
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johnwillie
Posted September 6, 2012
good reading
Would recommen a lot of action
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Anonymous
Posted May 22, 2012
A good mystery novel
Red herrings and all. ;-)
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AmateurSleuthDeb
Posted April 17, 2012
I am addicted to the Harry Bosch series!!!
The fact that Mr. Connelly has the character self analize himself and continue to make mistakes, makes his writing and this series fantastic!
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ECC61
Posted March 30, 2012
Highly recommended
This book would be great for any adult interested in police cases and mysteries
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I don't know that I would recommend it for book club discussions unless they are interested in digging into character development and philisophical issues. Then it would be great.
I am reading the Harry Bosch series in order. I'm on number 14 and still find it hard to put down! Michael Connelly is a very good author with lots of plot twists and turns and beleivable characters. -
chuckystevens
Posted March 28, 2012
Check it out
Easiest way to sum it up is read Connelly. I started with the first Bosch book in January and now have read 13 others. Entertaining read but recommend that you do it in order. I have spent many Saturdays doing nothing but reading this series. Check it out.
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sdCo
Posted March 23, 2012
check out all of this series
I love all the Harry Bosch series
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Anonymous
Posted February 13, 2012
great mystery.
With Harry getting the FBI involved it makes for a great turn in the case.
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