Lost Light (Harry Bosch)
by Michael Connelly
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Author: Michael ConnellyEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-03-01
ISBN: 0446611638
Number of pages: 416
Publisher: Vision
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Book Review: A dark and often disturbing mystery very well told
Summary: 5 Stars
I had read The Black Echo, the first in this series, years ago and had somewhat mixed feelings about it. I liked Harry Bosch, (the detective who this series of gritty mystery novels follows) and I really liked the authenticity of the story, but the book felt overlong and the pacing left a bit to be desired. Out of pure luck I happened to stumble across a couple of the more recent books in this series (as of this typing we're approaching the release of the 14th installment in the series, The Brass Verdict) and was amazed by the improvement here. I'm definitely planning on going back and reading much more of this series, because they've grown into INCREDIBLE mystery stories that fully take place in a very authentic world, and that feature complex plots and surprises.
Lost Light is easily the darkest of the Harry Bosch novels I've read so far and all elements to this multi-step case, which leads to many dead bodies, are pretty horrifying. The decision to put this book into the 1st person instead of the series's typical 3rd person perspective, (as of this typing, this and only 1 other Harry Bosch novel, The Narrows, uses the 1st person) was a good one, as this book delves deep into Harry's mind; he has a personal connection to this case and at times it clouds his judgement to a point where he becomes very close to falling into the dark abyss. It's amazing that Michael Connelly, a reporter-turned author, manages to evoke such suspense and page-turning urgency to the story that's a cold case; villains aren't present for a good chunk of the story. But somehow it works, due to the excellent atmosphere and the disturbing murders that Harry is working (without a badge, having retired from the force). These leave enough of a lasting impression that the story doesn't even need villains, they're ever-present in these acts, and the impact left on me from the murders of this case easily held me over until the villains do finally arrive.
Harry Bosch continues to be one of the most interesting characters I've ever read about, and some of the humorous bits are perfect, too, mostly involving his somewhat cynical personality. The story, at its core, deals with the results of people who gain too much power, from a director, to the FBI, to Harry himself, and it's a very sobering look at what can happen if society loses itself to the power-hungry nature of humanity.
There are a couple flaws, none that take away much from the story. The mystery here can be a bit convoluted at times, and the VAST amount of people involved in this story as a result can be a bit hard to keep track of. Since this is a cold case and a lot of the people involved are dead, it makes it harder since the characters obviously didn't manage to make an impression on the reader.
It's all brought together at the end, however, where things completely explode for some of the most shocking final chapters I've ever read in a book, everything clicks, and perfectly.
Fans of fiction have to check this out, it doesn't matter if you're a fan of the genre or not. LA's brought completely to life, as are the characters, and the pacing keeps this story constantly flying. Easily one of the more memorable reading experiences I've ever had.
Summary of Lost Light (Harry Bosch)
The vision has haunted him for four years--a young woman lying crumpled in death, her hand outstretched in silent supplication. Harry Bosch was taken off the Angella Benton murder case when the production assistant's death was linked with the violent theft of two million dollars from a movie set. Both files were never closed. Now retired from the L.A.P.D., Bosch is determined to find justice for Angella. Without a badge to open doors and strike fear into the guilty, he's on his own. And even in the face of an opponent more powerful and ruthless than any he's ever encountered, Bosch is not backing down.Literature & Fiction Books
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