First Impressions
Bosch and Haller fighting for the wrongly convicted. The whole ‘reluctant brother’ thing is the hook for me.
The Setup
Haller takes a case, Bosch hunts evidence.
What Worked for Me
– Bosch-Haller partnership. Bosch is retired, but is eternally an investigator. Despite his misgivings about working for the defense, he agrees to help with cases he’s pretty sure are wrongful convictions. Haller is chasing a different kind of ambulance. He always seems to take on charity cases, seeking to do some good. Is he trying to offset the bad he has to do in working to get guilty clients free? Or is it genuine altruism? You never quite know, and that is Haller’s charm.
– Theme of second chances. This is a strong theme for both main characters in their respective series. I feel like Mickey Haller wants a second chance at many different things in life. His marriage. His relationship with his dad. Harry.
– Connelly’s assured tone. The police procedural, and spot-on legal proceedings, make a good foundation for the series. This book is no different.
What Didn’t Work
More paper trails than car chases. The Haller stories are kind of like this. If you like the police stuff, read Harry Bosch. If you like the lawyer stuff, read Haller. I like both, but many readers don’t.
Who Should Read It
Fans of Bosch or Lincoln Lawyer. Also fans of Rene Ballard. Her new show on Prime looks really good.
Verdict
Resurrection Walk is thoughtful, tense Connelly. It was just what I expected from the book when I picked it up.