Comments on: Book Review: THE DROP by Michael Connelly

By: Vicki

Vicki — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 22:13:57 +0000

I think this review is accurate and quite gracious. I hate to admit this, because I totally adore HB and greatly admire Michael Connelly’s work, but this one wasn’t up to snuff. He did a great job showing us Harry’s declining mental and physical abilities, and his interactions with Maddie felt very true to life. But my overall sense was this was more like a rough outline than a final draft. For example, there seemed to be almost no sense for Harry and the new love interest to hook up. It felt forced, not at all organic.

As I’ve said, the same fullness of the story just wasn’t there as it’s been in all his other books, and I can’t help wondering if Mr. Connelly is pushing himself and his characters way too hard.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:14:06 +0000

Damn, this one snuck up on me. One more to add to the TBR. Nice review, as always.

By: Shell Sherree

Shell Sherree — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:16:04 +0000

It sure does sound like there’s great potential for Maddie to continue where her father leaves off. The Harry Bosch books are on my list to start working through. He could well have retired by the time I catch up! Thanks for the helpful review, PCN.

By: Pop Culture Nerd

Pop Culture Nerd — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:53:04 +0000

Maddie is shaping up into a very interesting character. She’d be a worthy successor.

By: EIREGO

EIREGO — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 06:32:59 +0000

Long time fan of Connelly’s Harry Bosch, so it’s a foregone conclusion I’ll be picking up THE DROP.

On a side note: It would be really interesting to have his daughter follow in the great man’s shoes.