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    Vanessa Fair Oaks Ranch, TX, United States 12-25-12
    Vanessa Fair Oaks Ranch, TX, United States 12-25-12
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    "Michael Connelly Rocks!"
    What made the experience of listening to The Black Box the most enjoyable?

    Good story line and well read.


    What other book might you compare The Black Box to and why?

    Any of Michael Connelly's other books with Detective Bosch.


    Which character – as performed by Michael McConnohie – was your favorite?

    Detective Bosch of course!


    Any additional comments?

    If you like the Detective Bosch series, this book is a winner. Can't wait for his next book!

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    F. Morrison Alaska, USA 12-25-12
    F. Morrison Alaska, USA 12-25-12 Member Since 2009
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    "Missing the old narrator....."
    What did you like best about The Black Box? What did you like least?

    This new narrator for the Bosch series is way too dry to be effective. He would be effective reading the news or doing commercials, (reminds me of the Geico guy) but basically there is no connection with the story because the narration is so dry or flat or dull or overly clinical, but I have listened to EVERY single bosch audiobook and this one is hard to get into because you feel like you listening to the audo from a doccumentary not a story.

    First audio book I bought from audible I wish I didn't.


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    Kimberly Allen New York 12-24-12
    Kimberly Allen New York 12-24-12 Member Since 2010
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    "Case good...too much personal story, distracting"

    I like Harry Bosch and have read all of Michael Connelly's books with avid appreciation. While the cold case that Bosch is working in Black Box is interesting, what was distracting to me was what flet like way too much time spent on the relationship between Bosch and his daughter Maddy. One whole chapter spent at a firing range...in a physical book, I could skim this, but on audio, it seemed endless. Connelly is a master of the long-range serial plots, so I know that the prowess that this endless chapter was meant to point out will surface in a book somewhere down the line, but for me, it really killed the momentum.

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    Anne Clarendon, TX, United States 12-24-12
    Anne Clarendon, TX, United States 12-24-12 Member Since 2007
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    "Favorite Character Development"
    If you could sum up The Black Box in three words, what would they be?

    Love this series.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Harry Bosch because he is so complicated.


    Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

    Just really enjoyed it.


    Any additional comments?

    Did I mention that this is one of my favorite mystery series?

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    dodie Aurora, CO USA 12-24-12
    dodie Aurora, CO USA 12-24-12 Member Since 2011

    dodie05

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    "Harry @ his best"
    Where does The Black Box rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    Got a preview from the last book couldn't wait until The Black Box was released.


    Any additional comments?

    Keep 'em coming Michael. Please write faster..

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    Annette Sand Springs, OK, United States 12-24-12
    Annette Sand Springs, OK, United States 12-24-12 Member Since 2008
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    "Another Bosch Winner"
    Where does The Black Box rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    Top half and I have red a lot if books


    Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

    No. It was an average story. I did not feel the drama in this book that I have in his past books.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    Probably the birthday scene. The author nailed the daughter perfectly


    Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

    Yes the interaction between Bosch and his daughter. I thought those were spot on


    Any additional comments?

    Bosch walked on eggshells with his boss. Not what I thought he would do

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    wesley denver, CO, United States 12-24-12
    wesley denver, CO, United States 12-24-12 Member Since 2007

    Retired CPA Denver native. Like to reafd fiction.

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    "A good read. Kinda predictable"
    Where does The Black Box rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    I think it was a good story but predictable. Micharl Connolly has written better.


    What did you like best about this story?

    It was predictable


    Which scene was your favorite?

    In the barn


    Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

    No


    Any additional comments?

    None

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    Erin Pasadena, US, Canada 12-24-12
    Erin Pasadena, US, Canada 12-24-12 Member Since 2006
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    "Connelly?"
    What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

    Disappointed. TV dialogue embarrassing and very unlike Mr. Connelly's previous books. Questionable authorship.


    Any additional comments?

    Waiting for a true Harry novel.

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    Nancy Barrett NY USA 12-24-12
    Nancy Barrett NY USA 12-24-12

    amateur baker

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    "Really disappointed"
    What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

    I have read or listened to all of his books and Bosch is one of my favorite characters. This book just felt flat from the story, which lacked depth, to the narration, which seemed to drone on. I don't remember the other books in the series having so much 'reading" as opposed to character involvement. Lots of reference to Bosch doing this or Bosch doing that but not alot of Bosch or the other characters actually talking.....


    Would you be willing to try another one of Michael McConnohie’s performances?

    I have read them all and look forward to their release. I would have to say that this was probably the worst.


    You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

    Not really.


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    Gypsy Wife Back on Boogie Street 12-23-12
    Gypsy Wife Back on Boogie Street 12-23-12 Member Since 2007

    Gypsy Wife

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    "The Narrator is Fine; the Story Worth the Listen"
    Would you listen to The Black Box again? Why?

    Yes. Because I love Harry Bosch and I relisten to all of Connelly's books.


    What other book might you compare The Black Box to and why?

    Reminds me a bit of The Last Coyote, with all of Bosch's struggles with IA.


    Have you listened to any of Michael McConnohie’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

    No, he is new to me. I didn't like him as well as Dick Hill or Len Cariou, but he really does a good job. Don't let the negative comments turn you off. Occasionally he sounds like the guy who does the Catsup Council skits on A Prairie Home Companion and that made me laugh. But give him a chance.


    Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

    Of course! Since I'm retired I go around with my earbuds in my ears while driving, feeding my horses, mucking stalls, cleaning house, whatever. My husband is always saying, "Take those things out of your ears!"


    Any additional comments?

    Connelly continues to develop Harry Bosch and his daughter Maddie. I hope one day we will be reading a series about Maddie as an LAPD detective. Harry and I are the same age, and I feel like he is a real person. I will always relisten to the Harry Bosch series over every year. I just started the series again last month and I'm already up to The Last Coyote. I never tire of Connelly's writing. He DID NOT phone this one in!

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