tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post616202589308700998..comments2024-03-29T08:51:30.815-06:00Comments on Mysteries and More from Saskatchewan: The Black Box by Michael ConnellyBill Selneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-61543682762739031532013-01-13T23:10:24.146-06:002013-01-13T23:10:24.146-06:00Kathy D.: Thanks for a comment that pulls no punch...Kathy D.: Thanks for a comment that pulls no punches. Connelly writes far better than the ending of this book.<br /><br />I equally agree that it did not fit Harry's character especially now that Maddie is living with him. To me he would not be carrying out this "cowboy" solo investigation with a teenage daughter at home who has already lost her mother.Bill Selneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-30881292152325238252013-01-12T20:37:10.569-06:002013-01-12T20:37:10.569-06:00I enjoyed The Black Box, and, as always, with Conn...I enjoyed The Black Box, and, as always, with Connelly's writing, could not put the book down until I turned the last page.<br /><br />Yes. I, too, was aggravated by the shoot-em-up, ultra-dramatic ending. It could have continued in the same vein and tone as the story, uncovering the criminals and and nabbing them without a helicopter chase, lots of gunshots in the house -- and, surprisingly, the reappearance of a higher-up.<br /><br />It was too Hollywood, and too best-sellerish, and too made for the displays at airports. It could have been lower key as well as brilliant. <br /><br />The plot uncovered was brilliant, layered, the evidence unpeeled like an onion. But the ending was over the top.<br /><br />It also didn't fit Harry's personality. He's not a Jack Reacher kind of guy. Hope Connelly rethinks this; of course, the publisher and promoter may strongly push for this type of ending.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-28396042391575298162013-01-06T17:00:40.288-06:002013-01-06T17:00:40.288-06:00Jose Ignacio: Thanks for the comment. I hope for a...Jose Ignacio: Thanks for the comment. I hope for a better ending in the next book.Bill Selneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-64839158118291011442013-01-05T01:34:09.096-06:002013-01-05T01:34:09.096-06:00Fully agree with your view about the ending, Bill....Fully agree with your view about the ending, Bill. I also sensed that it has too much the flavour of Hollywood to me. Moreover when he is able to have written a better conclusion. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-73365904508337891412013-01-01T09:55:14.057-06:002013-01-01T09:55:14.057-06:00Jose Ignacio: Thanks for the comment. I look forwa...Jose Ignacio: Thanks for the comment. I look forward to your review. I also just skim reviews of books I have not read but expect to read.Bill Selneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-74066337456382888982013-01-01T09:54:21.585-06:002013-01-01T09:54:21.585-06:00Margot: Thanks for the comment. It does seem that ...Margot: Thanks for the comment. It does seem that the relationship of Harry and Maddie is going to be an ever more important feature in the series.Bill Selneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-43566330098503520842013-01-01T02:41:27.543-06:002013-01-01T02:41:27.543-06:00Bill I have only skimmed through your blogpost sin...Bill I have only skimmed through your blogpost since I'm currently reading The Black Box but I'll revert to you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-24237452790202681802012-12-31T23:31:55.289-06:002012-12-31T23:31:55.289-06:00Bill - Thanks for a thoughtful and well-written re...Bill - Thanks for a thoughtful and well-written review. I do have to say I like the way Connelly is developing the relationship between Maddie and her father. I'll be very interested to see how that goes. <br /><br />Have a very healthy, happy and peaceful New Year! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com