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City of Bones: Complete & Unabridged |  | Author: Michael Connelly
Creator: John Chancer
Publisher: Chivers Audio Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 1408715
Format: Audiobook
Media: Audio Cassette
ISBN: 0754009114
EAN: 9780754009115
ASIN: 0754009114
Publication Date: November 2002
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Michael Connelly's world-weary cop Harry Bosch gets another outing in City of Bones, torn apart by having to investigate the long-ago killing of a much abused boy and by his doomed affair with a much younger woman cop. This is not the best or the most ingenious, but is the gloomiest and perhaps most thoughful, of Connelly's thrillers about Bosch, thrillers which take the assumptions of the police procedural and makes them part of the creation of a mood in which to investigate is to struggle with the tragic forces in life. Connelly is especially good on the more positive aspects of canteen culture, that real desire to protect the innocent and serve society that Bosch calls "the blue religion"; when, as here, a paedophile witness is outed to the press or a suspect shot in dubious circumstances, it is not just good standards of policework, but something more important that is being betrayed. If City of Bonesturns out to be the last of Connelly's books about Bosch, or the last in which he is controlled and constrained in his mission of justice by his role as a police officer, it will not be a dying fall to one of the more impressive thriller series of our time. --Roz Kaveney
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 My First Connelly!! September 14, 2008
The book was driven by great characterisation and an underlying theme which gives you the value of two stories in one. This underlying theme eventually merges with the main story leading to a great showdown and ending. Everything ties in effectively making it an easy and enjoyable read.
City of Bones is the first of Connelly's books that I have read and as it is so well written, you would never know that it has a whole series behind it
A gripping, thought provoking, character driven thriller! Above all a great read September 11, 2008
I can't quite understand why this book is being critisised by many because it's just a fantastic book overall. Detective Harry Bosch gets another outing in city of bones and fans of all Michael Conelly's other novels will not be dissapointed. This is a solid murder mystery and differs in style from his previous books. It is explained in more detail how a murder is solved and this is the real strength of the book, as it is what draws you in and makes the book intriging, along with the realistic and beleivable characters. Indeed you shall find yourself lost in the dark and gritty world of Harry Bosch. There is also a love interest which adds more depth and some nice references to Harry's past and it gives you a better understanding of his character and his journey and his mission in life. The story is dark and disturbing, but it can also be light an funny in places so its not too depressing. In fact there is a perfect balance between the two and this makes it a compelling and page turning read. There are also plenty of twists along the way and i also like how Connelly is straight to the point and doesn't waste anytime with pointless discription. I just love his overall writing style and this is probably one of the quickest books i have ever read. The ending is drawn out a little and there's no real action or fast paced conclusion, but it is still satisfying enough. I highly recommned this book and although it may not be the best of the bunch it is still a fine example of crime writing and a brilliant read to anyone who enjoys fast paced, murder mystery thrillers.
Excellent character-driven murder mystery July 23, 2008
8 out of 11 found this review helpful
This is the eleventh Connelly novel and the seventh full-on Bosch episode, on this occasion a relatively simple story that is completely driven by the examinations into the mind and soul of the lead character. LAPD Detective Harry Bosch and his partner Detective Jerry Edgar find themselves involved in a search for whoever was responsible for the murder of a 12-year-old boy some twenty years earlier, after a single bone is found by a dog. The synopsis therefore is straightforward: identify the victim, track down family and anyone else who knew him, come up with a suspect and close the case. But within and throughout this investigation it is the state of mind of Harry Bosch that is so wonderful to read; his frowned-upon love-affair with a rookie cop, and for the reader a study of his mission in life and what makes him tick. With every Bosch story we get to see inside his mind that little bit more each time and I for one never tire of it. I could read these books permanently and find no need for any other source of written material. No, it may not be the best in the series but then the standard is very high across the portfolio.
Harry Sees Monsters Everywhere June 30, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Harry Bosch series has a dual purpose: entertain us with crime and detection stories while portraying the depravity of our culture. In City of Bones, Michael Connelly expresses the kind of world-weary despair that causes many to lose faith in God . . . and humanity.
As the story opens, it's the end of the year . . . a sad time for depressed people and two taxpayers take the quick way out. A call to Laurel Canyon reveals a bone that proves to be human, which also leads to a horrifying case of abuse. In searching for the rest of the skeleton, Harry is repulsed by the coroner's fixation on fame and glitter. He is refreshed to meet a mid-thirties rookie cop, Julia Brasher, who likes his style.
The investigation is quickly compromised by someone wanting to curry favor with a television journalist, with dreadful consequences. Harry is, as usual, annoying the downtown people who care more about their image than justice. More mistakes occur, and more harm is done. Clearly, the lesson is that it's dangerous to turn the police loose on crime.
If I could re-title the book, I would call it "People are never what they seem." You'll get more than your share of surprises in the book which is best appreciated as a deep character study.
For those who like action, linear progress, and a taut plot, City of Bones will be frustrating: This book is more like the sort of "why do I bother?" soliloquy that most of us conduct in our heads from time to time.
The investigating mistakes that Harry makes can be seen clearly if you read carefully: He's clearly not in a lucid state of mind. Exploring the sources and consequences of that displaced perception is the core of this novel.
The noir parts of the story are well wrought. I especially liked the theme of peoples' bones being picked clean by the denizens of Hollywood. The reference to piranhas was quite effective.
 Very average from Connelly & Bosch May 27, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I found the 9'th novel in the Bosch series dragging somewhat. Bosch is still an intriguing and dark character which is the main appeal for the series. The plot here is one of the weakest in the first 9. A very straightforward cold case from 20 year old bones from a young boy leads Bosch to investigate the old neighbourhood, boy's family and friends. When all is said and done, that's about it. Read the book,if you are a Bosch fan, like myself, otherwise, if you are after a great Connnelly story, go for the first 6 in the Bosch series and The Poet.
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