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The Reversal (The Lincoln Lawyer, #3; Harry Bosch Universe, #22)
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The end ruined this for me. It's as if the author was driving his car along on a pleasant Sunday outing, didn't watch where he was going, and drove off a cliff mid-drive. Stupid ending. Up until then, I enjoyed the book as a midrange outing for this author. I like it that Bosch and Mickey are awkwardly working their way to a relationship, and how they have many unconscious characteristics in common. I liked the premise. I have to admit, I got tired of the scenes of voir dire, although I liked how Mickey was hoist on his own petard. I like the daughters of both men, and how Bosch struggles with being a father. One gripe-can't stand Maggie. Shut her up or kill her off. And being a government attorney myself, I am in a position to say that prosecutors don't hold defense attorneys in such disdain or spout this "I am so virtuous and noble because I protect the common man from evil" crap. They tend to be flip sides of the same coin, and they recognize that in each other and often have camaraderie and even respect for each other. One other thing this author doesn't quite capture (although he comes close) is that for the good trial attorney, the gamesmanship with the other side is exciting for them; they love one-upping each other, no matter what side of the bench they sit.
I'll read anything this author writes (I'm stupidly loyal that way) but next time I hope he has his head back in the game.
I'll read anything this author writes (I'm stupidly loyal that way) but next time I hope he has his head back in the game.
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February 2, 2012
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February 7, 2012
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Aug 21, 2012 03:33PM
I agree 100%... I was hooked until the end... It's almost like he ran out of time and just finished with an abrupt and unsatisfying ending.
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I think it's maybe a beginning of another book, to finish the story..
Miriam wrote: "I think it's maybe a beginning of another book, to finish the story.."I hope so, I hate endings that dangle. Like when they end a tv series on a cliffhanger. Very unsatisfying.
I could not agree with you more... I would like to rewrite the ending.
I agree the ending was weak !
I thought it was just me but I also was disappointed with the ending. Enjoyed it until then.
I'm glad others said this about the ending, I was waiting a big reveal that never happened, and feel a bit let down.
I concur with you. I was expecting much more out of the author for the ending. Was hoping Clive wouldn’t have been the victim but instead humiliated in front of the media that his client was indeed the murderer. Also, it would be a great ending if they had Bosch and Gleason conclude with an emotional farewell. But we all know it isn’t Bosch’s style.
I agree 100%. I couldn't wait to read this one back in 2011 as it was about the interaction of Bosch and Haller. It was headed to about a 4.20 rating in my eyes, when the end was a total dud. I give it 3 stars. Of all Connelly's books, this is the one that I would not read again.
Thank u for review. Man, parts w/ maggie is wat made this a bumpy ride thus annoying read. I agree w/ u about her. After this book, ive no idea why mick is so drawn to her.
agreed. the court room stuff grew tedious, and the best chapters were when Bosch was tailing Jessup. No real surprises, and a throwaway ending.
I agree about the ending— I just finished and was so disappointed. I also think he set it up to be continued in another book but I don’t like that either.
Can't agree more. I finished the book's last five chapters last night and it made me so mad that I couldn't fall asleep. Before that I was enjoying the book.
