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Connelly writes in a tough, unsentimental way and creates a stunning tale that doesn't let go until the final page. (CATHOLIC HERALD )
Connelly explodes courtroom fireworks. (EVENING TELEGRAPH )
An absolutely fabulous thriller, one of the best I have ever read (TELEGRAPH & ARGUS )
Connelly explodes courtroom fireworks. (EVENING TELEGRAPH )
An absolutely fabulous thriller, one of the best I have ever read (TELEGRAPH & ARGUS )
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Mickey Haller and Harry Bosch together take on a seemingly unwinnable case in Michael Connelly's latest blistering bestseller.
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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Three quarters of a good novel.,
By Cricketer427 (Oxfordshire, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Reversal (Hardcover)
The latest offering from Michael Connelly is a strange mix of excellent narrative and a suprisingly dull story. "The Reversal" is for the most part a tense court room drama with Attorney Micky Haller having switched tables to prosecute a child murderer whose original conviction has been shown to be suspect after 24 years of incarceration for the crime. Harry Bosch is Hallers investigator for the case and a few of the usual suspects including "Maggie McFierce" and "L.T. Gandle" make a welcome appearance also.The normal Connelly trademarks are there, excellent writing and the building of credible characters. However, following the adrenalin filled court case which takes up the first 80% of the novel, the denouement of the story is strangely rushed and skews off into a tangent which feels unconvincing and doesn't provide the satisfying resolution that you have prepared yourself for. A Major plot point is left unexplained at the end also, which looks as if it will be picked up in a future novel. I have always been a massive fan of Michael Connellys work, but "The Reversal" is lacking the fire works and excitement of his earlier books. Yes, it's well written but the story is quite bland and given the build up, the pay off is a let down because it functions independantly of the earlier story line. It feels almost as if the authors publisher hurried him too much and he came up with the first ending he could think of to complete the story. Of his recent works, "Nine dragons" and "The Scarecrow" were very much below par and had it not been for "The Brass verdict" I dont think I would have purchased "The Reversal". Having read it, I really hope his next offering "The fifth witness" is back to some where near his best.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good story let down by final quarter,
This review is from: The Reversal (Paperback)
Big fan of Connelly's especially his more recent courtroom thrillers. This started brilliantly, longtime defender Mickey Haller is asked to switch sides to work on behalf of the prosecution, alongside his ex-wife to retry a convicted murderer/childkiller. The legal wranglings were compelling as was the secondary information about the old case uncovered by longtime Connelly favourite Harry Bosch. But the book was sorely let down by the final quarter in which events seemed to take a very odd turn and a major part of the plot remains unresolved. Unsure if Connelly is planning a follow-up, if not this was very much a case of all the air going out of a balloon. A shame as Connelly's writing and characterisation is usually second to none.
15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Fabulous read,
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This review is from: The Reversal (Hardcover)
I have read all of Michael Connelly's books but I am always worried that my anticipation of a new book will not live up to my expectations. How wrong I was, this is a stunning read and those familiar and much loved characters are back. After the introduction of Mick Haller a few books ago, I began to enjoy his character rather more than Bosch. This time I looked forward to the chapters featuring Bosch with a reminder of what a complex yet vulnerable individual he is. Always the maverick but with instincts he knows never lets him down. His relationship with his daughter is troubled but affectionate. I love the way Connelly makes his female personalities strong, fiesty and able to stand up to Bosch whilst understanding that basically he is one of the good guys.I don't want to spoil any of the story but the premise of Haller changing over to the dark side for the prosecution is a great angle and gives more insight to the machinations of the American court system. If you are not sure whether to purchase this, do not hesitate. Connelly's writing excells in this book and it is a highly enjoyable to read.
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