tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post6731659733446766504..comments2024-03-28T14:10:50.561-07:00Comments on Kittling: Books: The Dark Hours by Michael ConnellyCathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-39476989481490185612021-12-15T21:39:12.910-07:002021-12-15T21:39:12.910-07:00I second that statement. Renee Ballard is shown t...I second that statement. Renee Ballard is shown to be so smart and capable and fearless. Kathy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18418720666849497808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-14688867519862945902021-12-15T00:05:11.545-07:002021-12-15T00:05:11.545-07:00They should be very high on your list, Lark. :-)They should be <b>very</b> high on your list, Lark. :-)Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-48190968105812245962021-12-15T00:04:13.609-07:002021-12-15T00:04:13.609-07:00It does to me, too, Sam.It does to me, too, Sam.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-80476698303789723432021-12-15T00:00:10.555-07:002021-12-15T00:00:10.555-07:00I don't think I'm quite ready to get into ...I don't think I'm quite ready to get into fiction dealing heavily with the pandemic. You're right-- Connelly doesn't beat us over the head with it, and I think that's the best way to go.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-55732475310713662192021-12-14T23:58:52.716-07:002021-12-14T23:58:52.716-07:00I think it might be my favorite Ballard & Bosc...I think it might be my favorite Ballard & Bosch, too.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-84440440097441398992021-12-14T23:58:06.983-07:002021-12-14T23:58:06.983-07:00I like listening to him talk, too. A very interest...I like listening to him talk, too. A very interesting man.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-83016204402174727252021-12-14T15:01:56.034-07:002021-12-14T15:01:56.034-07:00I haven't read any of Connelly's Renee Bal...I haven't read any of Connelly's Renee Ballard books...yet. But they're high on my list for next year. :)Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-32553991083419205022021-12-14T14:33:21.286-07:002021-12-14T14:33:21.286-07:00Yes! I agree with the 5-star rating. I gave this...Yes! I agree with the 5-star rating. I gave this book a five in my rating system, the highest rating.<br />I was so happy to be reading a riveting, interesting book after a few so-so books.<br />May Renee Ballard grow with Harry Bosch's unobstrusive help. <br />I (we) need a lot more books featuring this duo.<br />I just read a book where one needed a master's degree in genetics, cyberterrorism, law, astronomy, etc. A strong woman protagonist. It was good, but getting through all of the explanations was hard at times.<br />But reading The Dark Hours was such an easy to read book, but with a substantial plot which was interesting, but didn't lead us to read up on various topics. It wasn't a tiring, taxing read, but just right.Kathy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18418720666849497808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-23418184787922988692021-12-14T13:47:51.304-07:002021-12-14T13:47:51.304-07:00Michael Connelly is money in the bank, so I've...Michael Connelly is money in the bank, so I've put this one aside until early next year. I do still have a few of his earlier books to read, but it feels good to have a new one waiting for me already. Bosch and Ballard make an amazing team, and I wish they would make the books into a TV series the way they've done the other two Bosch series. Seems like a natural, to me.Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/17448913705757509608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-62106630753049731342021-12-14T13:30:55.336-07:002021-12-14T13:30:55.336-07:00I liked this one a lot. It's been interesting...I liked this one a lot. It's been interesting to see how writers are dealing with what's happened in the last couple of years. Connelly includes the pandemic and social unrest, but, in my opinion, doesn't beat the reader over the head with it. The storyline is still the focus and the interactions between Ballard and Bosch. I was glad of that. I've started a couple of other books that felt like 'too much' and 'too many' opinions and 'too little' story. Now just waiting for the next, right?Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-35372018953316359862021-12-14T07:57:16.564-07:002021-12-14T07:57:16.564-07:00I have about 70 pages to go and it is a 5 star rea...I have about 70 pages to go and it is a 5 star read. It is always nice to end the year with a 5 star read. Last year I ended the year with Blacktop Wasteland which was a best read of 2020 for me. I have read all the Ballard/Bosch books. Like them all very much. This one might be my favorite.Lynn T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08920789124947857728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-35418071428256409242021-12-14T05:15:59.405-07:002021-12-14T05:15:59.405-07:00Connelly is, quite simply, one of the finest write...Connelly is, quite simply, one of the finest writers out there, in my opinion, Cathy. As a writer, I learn so much from him, and as a reader, I get pulled into his world. You can't ask for more than that, and I'm very glad you felt the same way about this book.Margot Kinberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08599589137890528065noreply@blogger.com