Comments on: Michael Connelly's THE SCARECROW is Plenty Scary

By: val

val — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:03:21 +0000

I’m a huge MC fan. And the Poet is one of my favourites so far (along with cit of bones). I’d say its like the 90’s equivalent of ‘The analyst’. I doubt this sequel is better than The Poet, but I hope it is just as good. Cant wait to read it!

By: popculturenerd

popculturenerd — Wed, 27 May 2009 20:32:52 +0000

I would recommend reading The Poet first, le0pard13, but not because I'm compulsive about reading stuff in order. McEvoy's previous glory with The Poet case and his past with Agent Walling are hinted at often in Scarecrow so you'd get a better understanding of that history and how much McEvoy's luck has changed if you read Poet first. Plus, as good as Scarecrow is, I'd say Poet is even better.

By: le0pard13

le0pard13 — Wed, 27 May 2009 20:16:15 +0000

Still in mid-Bosch series. Would you recommend reading The Poet, first, before getting into this one? Thanks, PCN

By: Lizabeth Ann

Lizabeth Ann — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 02:51:22 +0000

I’m surely willing to try it, Reader #9, and certainly want our children’s future on this planet to be long, happy, safe, healthy, responsible, all that. I think, though, I will continue to want an actual book in hand when it comes to MC’s books. I do use the computer to read newspapers everyday, though. It’s a start. Wonder if prices’ll come down on those Kindles?

By: READER#9

READER#9 — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:38:57 +0000

Big Fan of Connelly as well, but I am fine with my Kindle. Try it, it won’t kill your or your childrens future on this planet.

By: BizMan5

BizMan5 — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:36:17 +0000

I admit it is a bit scary. I wish we could find a better way not to kill all those trees and still be able to have our newspapers. CNN’s Headline News just doesn’t cut it for me. I still refuse to give up my books! That’s where I draw the line.

By: popculturenerd

popculturenerd — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:47:10 +0000

Hi Lizabeth Ann,

Thank you for your comments. I hate that someday I might open my front door and find no L.A. Times there because it doesn’t exist anymore in physical form. Besides my dad being a longtime newspaper man and my own journalism experience, many of my male relatives had a paper route when they were teens. It taught them a certain work ethic and how to wake up early in the morning without complaining. The newspaper business has been a huge part of our lives and I’m sad to see it collapsing.

By: Lizabeth Ann

Lizabeth Ann — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:20:58 +0000

I could read Michael Connelly’s books 24/7 and lead a rich and full life! A devoted Harry Bosch fan, myself, I’m crazy about Jack McEvoy and happy as can be to see him back.

Having grown up with The Courier Journal, The Lexington Leader and The Lexington Herald – the whole history of the newspaper business feels a part of me. These changes break my heart. I just love having that paper in my hands.

I’m looking forward, bigtime, to reading THE SCARECROW – again and again and again!!!!! Thank you, PCN!