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Chasing The Dime (Paperback)

by Michael Connelly (Author)
3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (29 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Orion; New edition edition (26 Jun 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0752849808
  • ISBN-13: 978-0752849805
  • Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 11 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 29,465 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'Connelly is a former polic reporter for the LA Times, and attention to detail is perhaps one of the hallmarks of his work. In this, computer engineer Henry Pierce has a whole new life - new aprtment, new telephone and new telephone number. But he finds messages left for the woman who had the number beforehim, and becomes drawn into her troubled, somewhat seedy and definitely dangerous world in this intriguing and well-crafted novel.' THE INDEPENDENT 50 Best Books to Read on Holiday 28/6/03

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Henry Pierce has a whole new life - new apartment, new telephone, new telephone number. But the first time he checks his messages, he discovers that someone had the number before him. The messages on his line are for a woman named Lilly, and she is in some kind of serious trouble. Pierce is inexorably drawn into Lilly's world, and it's unlike any world he's ever known. It is a night-time world of escort services, websites, sex, and secret identities. Pierce tumbles through a hole, abandoning his orderly life in a frantic race to save the life of a woman he has never met. Pierce traces Lilly's last days, but every step into her past takes him deeper into a web of inescapable intricacy - and a decision that could cost him everything he owns and holds dear . . .

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3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting theme but lacks a punchline..., 10 Nov 2003
By Viddy (Ilford, Essex United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
Having read the synopsis of this book, I thought it had an interesting premise behind it. The story is about a Computer Scientist/Biochemist, Henry Pierce, who is on the verge of developing a breakthrough in nanotechnological microprocessing. Unfortunately Pierce is a workaholic, which has resulted in him being kicked out of his old home by his girlfriend to a new house in L.A. When Pierce arrives at his new apartment, he realises his new phone number was previously held by an escort girl, who now seems to have disappeared. The story basically carries on from there with Pierce intent on determining what has happened to this mysterious prostitute.

I found the first half of the book quite tantalising. The story moved at a decent pace and with a good degree of plausability. Unfortunately the second half of the book, and particularly the ending, left a lot to be desired. Connelly seems to have gone down a path where the basic premise of the story, focusing on the disappearance of this hooker, is forgotten. In fact, the actual story is rather implausible and leaves a felling of "he could have done SOOOO much more with it".

Connelly also goes too much into the depth of Henry Pierce's science, in my opinion. Although it gives the reader an understanding of the character of Henry Pierce, and sets one up for the reasons behind the ending, it does this by breaking the course of the main story. I found myself a number of times on the edge of a cliffhanger, only to have the excitement broken by having to read about how nanotechnology will "change the world".

Another major downpoint was the dialogue between the characters. Much of it was rather wooden, I felt, and there just because it was necessary. Connelly's descriptive texts are much more colourful than the words coming out of his character's mouths. There were certain points where the characters were conversing in a manner which is highly unlikely given the circumstances they were in and their own personas.

Saying all that, I did enjoy the book and will probably try one or two more Michael Connelly books. The themes of his books all seem to be quite interesting - I'm certain that some of them are superior to this book in delivering a punchline with their basic premises.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Superb surprise for first time Connelly reader, 19 Oct 2003
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I picked up 2 Michael Connelly books when I finished the 2 books I had brought with me on a family holiday.I had seen Connelly's books before but never tried them (you all know how difficult it is to start off with a new writer...).
Having no previous Connelly experience (Harry Bosch et al...) I found "Chasing the dime" superb.
Shades of Michael Crichton's flair for the scientific drama but also a plain,old fashioned "whodunnit" with some twists and surprises along the way.I found it thoroughly enjoyable and satisfying for a holiday read.
I am looking forward to reading "Chasing the light" and am proud to add Connelly to my list of favourites alongside Tom Clancy,Len Deighton,Ludlum and John LeCarre.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Despite what some of the reviews say!, 8 Dec 2003
I bought this book to read on my holiday, planning on being able to read it for a week. I had to go and buy another book because i read this in two days. I think this is a great book. It was also my first Michael Connelly book. However there was a few silly points that didnt quite seem believable but it has an intriguing storyline. Once i had started reading it i just didnt want to put it down. I wanted to find out what happened to him, his project and Lily. You really do need to read past the first coupe of pages..even hundred!
Really worth a read and i would definetly recommend it to others.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Dark, complex yet intriguing
This is the first Michael Connelly book that I have read, and I was quite impressed. The novel has plenty of pace, except for the science parts on nanotechnology and anything to... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Matthew Turner

2.0 out of 5 stars great idea, but there is something missing this time round.
Chasing the Dime doesn't really feel like a Michael Connelly novel. This is probably because it is not what you would come to expect from the crime writer. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mr. D. J. Sutton

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing from such a good author.
Michael Connelly obviously had an idea for a new slant to his heroes in this novel but Henry Pierce is just not a good enough a character to carry the story. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Djslater

4.0 out of 5 stars A Cerebral Crime Story That Improves Past Mid Point

What do nanotechnology (making molecular-sized devices), call girls, pornography, going public, and extortion have in common? Read more
Published 9 months ago by Professor Donald Mitchell

4.0 out of 5 stars One-off thriller that works
This is Connelly's twelfth novel and the second stand-alone or 'one-off' after VOID MOON a couple of years earlier. Read more
Published 11 months ago by OEJ

2.0 out of 5 stars Chasing the Dumb
Henry Pierce is a scientist on the edge of making a discovery that could enhance the World. He needs to spend as much time as possible organising his work so that his company can... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Sam

3.0 out of 5 stars SLOW-BURNING THRILLER PAYS DIVIDENDS
I'm a big Michael Connelly fan, based up to now entirely on his Harry Bosch detective thrillers, and I found the first half of this book frustrating and disappointing. Read more
Published 23 months ago by 100wordreviewer

1.0 out of 5 stars Awful
Catblack you are spot on!. This book was awful and I could not believe it was Michael Connelly. Henry the main character was nonsence. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Johnny

1.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly Poor
I picked up this book on the strength of Angel's Flight which I had enjoyed previously. To say I was disapointed is something of an understatement. Read more
Published on 28 Jun 2007 by Catblack_uk

5.0 out of 5 stars One Of Connelly's Best!
Henry is a scientist on the verge of making a earth shattering discovery. However, his life turns upside down when he moves into a new appartment. Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2007 by Scottish Dave

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