Echo Park (Harry Bosch, #12; Harry Bosch Universe, #17)
Echo Park (Harry Bosch, #12; Harry Bosch Universe, #17)
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Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006405
Novel • Fiction
Los Angeles, California • 2000s
2006
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Echo Park by Michael Connelly follows Los Angeles detective Harry Bosch as he reopens a 13-year-old missing person case. A new confession leads Bosch down a path filled with unexpected developments and hidden truths. The story explores themes of justice, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of truth.
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Review Roundup
Michael Connelly's Echo Park is highly praised for its compelling narrative and well-developed characters, particularly the protagonist, Harry Bosch. The plot twists keep readers engaged, though some find the pacing uneven. Critics appreciate Connelly's attention to procedural detail but note that the complexity can occasionally be overwhelming. Overall, it's a riveting read for crime fiction enthusiasts.
Who Should Read Echo Park (Harry Bosch, #12; Harry Bosch Universe, #17)?
A reader who would enjoy Echo Park by Michael Connelly likely appreciates fast-paced, intricately plotted crime thrillers with strong, morally complex characters. Fans of Connelly's Harry Bosch series will feel at home, as will readers who enjoy works like The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson or Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn.
82,982 ratings
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Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Echo Park is the twelfth installment in Michael Connelly's popular Harry Bosch series, featuring the tenacious LAPD detective, and continues to explore Los Angeles as a vivid and essential backdrop to the story.
Michael Connelly, before becoming a full-time writer, was a journalist who covered crime in Florida and Los Angeles, which greatly influenced the procedural realism and authenticity prevalent in his Bosch series.
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The book is known for its intricate plot construction and has been praised for how it ties multiple narrative threads together, a technique Connelly is well-regarded for in his crime writing.
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Novel • Fiction
Los Angeles, California • 2000s
2006
Adult
18+ years
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