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The Wrong Side of Goodbye (Harry Bosch, #19; Harry Bosch Universe, #29)

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by Michael Connelly (Goodreads Author)

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Amazon series Bosch is very good, waiting for the third season. Did you watch this series?
Angela Binged watched is more like it! I love this series and agree that Titus Welliver is perfect for the job. Waiting (impatiently) for the third season.
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I see this book got a lot of rave reviews. But doesn't anyone else see that Connelly victimizes Bella in order to advance Bosch's career? Why is the woman always the victim? I didn't like this feature of the story line at all.
Sidna I agree with Elaine. Bella is a victim, but not of Bosch. He made it clear that he is holding her position open for her until she is able to return to…moreI agree with Elaine. Bella is a victim, but not of Bosch. He made it clear that he is holding her position open for her until she is able to return to work. If he had not taken the position, someone else who really wanted a full-time job might have gotten it and it might be more difficult for her to return when she is ready. She is definitely a capable partner with Bosch.(less)
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I believe that this book is part of a series. Do you think it is possible for me to read this as a standalone book, or should I start from #1?
Alyx I became intrigued by the Harry Bosch series after he was a character in one of the Mickey Haller books, also written by Connelly.
I have read the firs…moreI became intrigued by the Harry Bosch series after he was a character in one of the Mickey Haller books, also written by Connelly.
I have read the first of the series, but from experience, I have not had any problem skipping around in his books. Once you read a few, you can piece things together. Connelly does a great job of filling in necessary details as required about that book's plot.(less)
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Can I read this out of order and it will make sense? I didn't realize this was a series and I've picked up only the wrong side of goodbye.
Marc This story works fine as a standalone novel.
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Jon McBride I assume by "council worker" you mean the British equivalent of city code enforcement. I believe it all came together for Harry when he broke into Doc…moreI assume by "council worker" you mean the British equivalent of city code enforcement. I believe it all came together for Harry when he broke into Dockweiler's office. The clues collided in Harry's mind when he saw the tip sheet for illegal garage to apartment conversions. The clues snowball even further from there.(less)
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