The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly was a book I
would never have read but for 2 things.
The recommendation of Dorothy from The
Nature of Things and the fact that I enjoyed another crime novel not too
long ago – The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith (which I'll be posting
about soon).
This is the
first book by Michael Connelly that I have ever read. It is said to be his best yet – but I can't
judge that of course.
I thought
the book was a tour de force. Just
gripping. The main protagonist (a
lawyer) is not particularly sympathetic as a character but despite that the
book got a hold over me – I just had to know what happened.
I agree
with Dorothy that the best part was the courtroom drama. Apparently this book was made into a movie in
2011 and I can see how it would lend itself to this. It starred Matthew McConaughey as the lawyer.
Why is the book called The
Lincoln Lawyer – well the main character
Mickey Haller mostly works from his Lincoln Car rather than having an
office. In fact he bought 4 Lincolns at
the same time to get them cheaper and then is using them one by one.
So glad you enjoyed it. Michael Connelly is really a very good writer. You might enjoy his other series as well. It features an LA detective named Hieronymous (Harry) Bosch.
ReplyDeleteI'm a big Michael Connelly fan and loved this book!
ReplyDeleteHi Carole,
ReplyDeleteNice review! I haven't read The Lincoln Lawyer but I saw the movie and thought it was good. Here is the link to my review:
http://www.cpa-booksandmoviesreviews.com/2011/04/lincoln-lawyer.html
Regards.
This film was on TV here this week and I watched it. I suspect the book is better than the film though! I must look out for it in the library
ReplyDeleteI've read and saw the move, Lincoln Lawyer...Connelly's books are good and character Harry Bosch is great. I just started listening to The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith!! Maybe I saw this on your blog...as I don't remember knowing about this author. James Grippando & Lincoln Barclay both write some REALLY good books.
ReplyDeleteI've read other encouraging reviews of this one, I should give it a try. Will be interested to read your view of the Galbraith.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting - I saw the movie a while back and it was great. I'll have to check out the book!
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