Page count - 92
A little while ago I stumbled on to a short essay, on Medium, that spoke of the writer's experience having just read 54 books in a year. In 2011 I challenged myself to something similar; 26 books in a year, it's from that challenge that these book reviews are numbered. Reading is my most enjoyed activity and I've got hundreds of books just waiting for me to read.
I've accepted the challenge to read a book a week. The plan is to start a new book every Saturday. Today I'm giving myself an easy challenge by reading a 92 page, Harry Bosch collection of three short stories.
Here we go.
Christmas Even - finds Harry investigating the death of a pawn shop burglar. While working the case Harry finds a saxophone that once belonged to Quentin McKinzie which brings back powerful memories for him.
I really liked this story especially the ending it was sweet, sad and hart-warming.
Father's Day - Yikes. This was a tough story to read; the death of a child is not an easy subject to tackle in a 31 page story. This one was a bit of a gut punch, not graphic in any way but I was left wondering how anybody could bring himself to the actions taken here.
Angle of Investigation - This one read like a novel complete with a gripping back story of Bosh's second day on the job. That day he and his partner discover the body of a woman who had been drowned, along with her dog, in the bathtub of her home.
The killer was never found until Harry picks up the case in his role in Open-Unsolved. There is a satisfying twist and a shocking end.
Note: I once reviewed the first story in the book in a previous post. This review is for the book as a whole. Connelly is usually a safe bet for quality story telling. You might find this book a perfect fit for commuting or waiting at the airport. The three stories are satisfying and well told.
Recommended.
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