The Black Ice (Harry Bosch)
by Michael Connelly
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Book Reviews of The Black Ice (Harry Bosch)
Book Review: Great police thriller!
Summary: 5 Stars
It is my first book of Harry Bosh' series (but I've read other books by Michael Conelly that I liked) and I was impressed. There are many novels with the motif of 'lone wolf' but it is difficult to make the reader really like the main hero. This book is the one. The plot seems totally logical and realistic, and at the ame time intriguing until the end. Mexican background, including Harry' adventures there, seems real and interesting. The police work in LA is described with such details that you definetely get the atmosphere the writer tried to convey. Definitely recommended to all fans of mistery novels and police thrillers.Book Review: Good
Summary: 4 Stars
The Black Ice is Michael Connelly's second book in his series of Harry Bosch novels. What makes his books special is the combination of an interesting and complex main character with fascinating story lines that are complex enough to keep you on your toes, but also fun and engaging.
In this installment, Bosch discovers that a suicide of a narcotics officer might actually be a homicide, and that the officer may have been playing both sides. The story bogs down a bit when Bosch travels to Mexico, and the story started to veer off into 3 star territory, but for me, the ending redeemed this book.
Book Review: A Thrilling Mystery
Summary: 4 Stars
This is the second novel of the Harry Bosch series and I enjoyed this book more than Black Echo, the first novel of the series. In Black Ice, there is a new drug on the streets and the plot unfolds giving the reader an insight into the vicious drug dealing world that generates crooked cops, with lots of twists and turns. There are numerous subplots in the story, and about the midway point I was a bit confused, but the author ensured that I didn't stay lost and it all worked out in the end. If you enjoy a great mystery, coupled with a thrilling tale then check this book out or any of the books in the series.Book Review: Second in the series is slightly better than the first
Summary: 4 Stars
Before I read "The Black Ice," I had the opportunity to read "The Black Echo," which is the first in the Harry Bosch series. I like it, despite some flaws. "The Black Ice" is slightly better than the first book. It has more suspense, more action, more detective stuff, and a much more shocking plot twist near the end. We get to know more about our main character, Bosch, and the people he works with. The middle section of the book is a bit ponderous (but isn't every book just like that?). I won't reveal anything from the plot, but I will say that I enjoyed reading this novel.
Grade: B+
Book Review: Black Ice leaves one cold
Summary: 3 Stars
Another one of Connolly's books where all the answers are given in the last couple of chapters. I want to have insight into the characters and plot as I move along. I have read most all of the Harry Bosch series and there are a few that feel like, "whew, I need to end this book somehow."
In this book he has killed the husband of the cop's wife, has a continuing relationship with her, living the lie. Nice going Harry.
Connolly is a good writer, he sometimes doesn't know how to get off the stage. The Last Coyote and Angel's Flight are well done and worth reading.