The Drop
The Drop
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Brief
388
Novel • Fiction
Los Angeles • 2010s
2011
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Drop by Michael Connelly, Detective Harry Bosch of the Los Angeles Police Department is tasked with solving two complex cases: a cold case from 1989 involving the murder of a young girl named Lily Price and the recent death of George Irving, the son of Bosch's long-time nemesis, Irvin Irving, who fell from a hotel balcony. Sensitive topics related to child abuse and suicide are present in the story.
Suspenseful
Gritty
Dark
Mysterious
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
93,938 ratings
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Review Roundup
Reviews for Michael Connelly's The Drop generally highlight its gripping narrative and well-crafted procedural details. Readers appreciate the complex character of Harry Bosch and the intertwining cases that maintain suspense. However, some critics find the pacing uneven. Overall, it delivers a compelling detective story with deep emotional undercurrents.
Who Should Read The Drop?
A reader who enjoys The Drop by Michael Connelly likely appreciates gritty, complex crime thrillers with morally ambiguous characters. Fans of Connelly's Harry Bosch series will find this entry particularly engaging. Comparable to James Patterson's Alex Cross novels or Lee Child's Jack Reacher series, it attracts those who crave fast-paced, intricate plots intertwined with deep personal struggles.
93,938 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
388
Novel • Fiction
Los Angeles • 2010s
2011
Adult
18+ years
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