Yeuppers... I read a lot on my trip and I pumped through this one on my 4.5 hour flight home. The trip itself was about 6.5 hours long and it made for easy reading.
Here's a quick funny thing -- my flight attendant was reading the same book so I had to talk to her about it... that was both good and horrible. Boring conversation but extra cans of Diet Coke!
Harry Bosch is a likeable guy -- tough without being perfect, able to table his own emotions while getting a job done and he's seen it all and still retains his humanity and integrity, although happiness has always eluded him.
And most of the time, he has the courage to be genuine.
As you know, even with books in series, I like to approach each one individually and judge it on its own merits and The Narrows is strong enough to stand on its own.
One of the factors that makes it an intriguing cop story is that Harry can sometimes - not always - figure out how killers think.
Logic, intuition, and experience combine in his mind to allow him to think outside the box.
Connelly is adept at leading his readers step by step through the fascinating ins and outs of attacking a crime, narrowing down the possibilities, and discovering the whos, whats, and whys of Harry's cases.
The balance between action and intellect is always satisfying, and makes The Narrows a gritty, enthralling winner.
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