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Summary
With his four Harry Bosch novels, Michael Connelly joined "the top rank of a new generation of crime writers" (Los Angeles Times). Now Connelly returns with his most searing thriller yet-a major new departure that recalls the best work of Thomas Harris (Red Dragon, Silence of the Lambs) and James Patterson (Along Came a Spider).
I really enjoyed this book and was almost ready to give it a five-star rating, but then something unexpected happened in the last hour that made me a bit disappointed. I had actually anticipated this twist and kept saying to myself, "no, no." Unfortunately, my hopes were ignored. However, up until that point, the story had enough twists to keep me engaged, and the narration by Schirner was excellent, despite the distracting British pronunciation of "pEdophile." Jack McEvoy, the main character, is more likable than Henry Bosch, and I appreciated his human flaws. The other major characters were well developed and fit nicely into the story. Personally, I would have ended the book differently and tied up some loose ends, but maybe that's why Connelly is a best-selling author and I'm not (even though we both went to the University of Florida). I'm currently listening to "The Scarecrow," another McEvoy novel. Perhaps I should have started with "The Narrows," but I'll explain why once you finish "The Poet." Overall, using a credit to listen to this book is definitely worth it.
Jack McEvoy's twin takes his own life, but Jack is skeptical about the circumstances surrounding his death. This skepticism triggers Jack's relentless quest for the truth, leading him down a dangerous path. As a reporter, he stumbles upon a significant revelation that entangles the FBI, specifically Agent Rachel Walling, in his brother's case. Together, they work closely (very closely indeed) to unravel the mystery.
'The Poet' is a captivating and suspenseful thriller that kept me engrossed until the early hours of the morning. The story had me eagerly anticipating the resolution with its abundance of unexpected twists and turns, even after I believed the case had been solved.
While the narration was commendable, I found myself switching between listening to the audiobook and reading the physical copy.
Once again, the service managed to deceive me into believing that this was a recent release. Normally, I would conduct online research to determine the original release date, so I don't end up listening to books I've already experienced. But they successfully tricked me with this one. Turns out, it was actually released way back in 1997! Come on, service, stop trying to conceal the original release date; it only makes you appear like you're hiding something. Nevertheless, it's still a great book, and the advancements in criminology and communication technology depicted in it are quite fascinating. I don't regret purchasing it, but I'm definitely disappointed with the service.
I'm sure the unabridged version would be better. However, this was actually a pretty good story (even if important details were omitted). I'll be sure to listen to Michael Connelly books more often.
This book started off so abruptly I had to go back and begin again, thinking I'd missed something. I hadn't. Lots of characters and lots of information so you have to pay attention. All in all, a good tale and well told.
This is my favorite Michael Connolly book. It's one of those books where you're not sure just where the story is going. but the story pulls you in and the ride is worth the effort.
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