The Black Ice (Harry Bosch)
by Michael Connelly
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Book Reviews of The Black Ice (Harry Bosch)
Book Review: NOIR AND DULL
Summary: 3 Stars
The second harry Bosch novel, THE BLACK ICE, disappoints. Primarily because the character of Harry Bosch steps into the background. By that I mean the reader learns little new about loner, rebel cop Harry Bosch. That plus there is little action or conflict and thus little narrative tension. And the setting for the novel which is mainly in border Mexico is painted dull and drab and gray. Yawn. And I am a Harry Bosch fan. I plan on continuing in the Bosch series because I like the character and have hopes the author will do better. THE BLACK ICE does have a good bull fight scene and the mystery was logically, plausibly plotted. And one still gets the feeling we have a real working cop here in Harry Bosch. Not some fake fictional cop but the real thing. It is definitely noir but dull. Do better Connelly.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: Very entertaining LAPD action novel
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the first Michael Connelly book I've read, yet is the second book in the Harry Bosch series. Makes sense? Well the first book was sold out so I started with the second book. Thoroughly entertaining book. Other reviews mention that this book is ridden with cliches and I can certainly agree with that but that doesn't particularly bother me. What bothered me more was the constant use of acronyms which sometimes had me scratching my head. e.g. RHD. (Robbery Homicide Department), DEA (Department of External Affairs or Drug Enforcement Agency/Administration it's actually the latter)
These are just minor gripes/nitpicking and I can whole-heartedly recommend this book for action fans. I've found another good author.
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: New to Michael Connelly and really enjoying his work!
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently decided to read Michael Connelly and I am really enjoying his books. Black Ice is my second Connelly book given I've decided to read them in order. What I loved about Black Echo and now Black Ice is how intricate and well thought through the plots are. In Black Ice, Harry Bosch aggressively investigates the deaths of two fellow officers even though his superiors would prefer he leave things alone. His investigation takes him to Mexico and it is interesting how Connelly depicts law enforcement south of the border. Like in most murder mysteries, Harry eventually gets his man but you might be suprised by who that man turns out to be...I was!