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The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly

December 12, 2018 7:56 am

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Michael “Mickey” Haller is a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney with the type of clients you’d rather see him lose for in the courtroom. When he lands a “franchise” case representing Louis Roulet, a wealthy realtor, Haller feels like he’s truly in the money and on the path towards more like-walleted clients.

 

 

What is remarkable about this story is how vivid a picture we’re given of Mickey Haller. On the surface, he’s a slick, oily attorney representing the underbelly of the city. Beneath that veneer you’ll find a conflicted man who’s a very good lawyer who also manages to be well liked by his two ex-wives. His courtroom strategies are pretty ingenious and when his money case takes an awful turn, we get the opportunity to see Haller turn inward, getting a glimpse of the man’s soul.

This is an excellent start to what should be an interesting series. I wasn’t all that interested in this character before reading this book and now am extremely intrigued. I’m also looking forward to seeing Haller intersect with Harry Bosch.

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(I watched the movie a few months ago and loved it)

 

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31 Responses to “The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly”

  1. I watched the movie (I mean who doeskin love Matthew McConaughey) and really liked it, but have yet to read the book. I have so much catching up to do.

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    By yayareadslotsofbooks on December 12, 2018 at 8:27 am

    1. The book has a more complicated plot but the movie follows it pretty closely. I’ve seen Matthew McConaughey as Mickey ever since😍

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on December 12, 2018 at 9:49 am

    2. Same, I really enjoyed the movie, but I’m yet to read the book 🙂

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      By Janel - Keeper of Pages on December 12, 2018 at 8:31 pm

      1. Oh, you’ve got to read the book, Janel.

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        By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on December 12, 2018 at 8:36 pm

  2. I saw the movie too and loved it! Glad the book was also a winner ❤

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    By Holly B / Dressedtoread on December 12, 2018 at 8:44 am

    1. The book was even better if you can imagine that.

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on December 12, 2018 at 9:49 am

      1. Awesome. Now I want to see the movie again too! ❤

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        By Holly B / Dressedtoread on December 13, 2018 at 8:18 am

  3. I must read this! Thank you!

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    By southernwriter122051046 on December 12, 2018 at 9:14 am

    1. You’re welcome. It’s SO good!

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on December 12, 2018 at 9:47 am

  4. Fantastic review Jonetta! I’ve wanted to read this for so long. Glad you enjoyed! I’ve never seen the movie either .

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    By L Lostinacoulee on December 12, 2018 at 10:40 am

    1. Thank you, Lindsay! I think you’d enjoy this series and the movie.

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on December 12, 2018 at 11:43 am

  5. Glad you enjoyed this one, Jonetta! I remember liking this one and the rest of the series. Happy reading!

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    By Darinda (Nightcap Books) on December 12, 2018 at 11:37 am

    1. Thanks, Darinda!

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on December 12, 2018 at 11:43 am

  6. I can’t remember if I’ve seen the movie or not, which is weird because I usually do! Wonderful review, Jonetta, and I hope it’s fun when this character and Bosch join up!

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    By jennifertarheelreader on December 12, 2018 at 11:54 am

    1. Thank you, Jennifer! I think if you’d seen the movie, you’d remember that one. But the book is also excellent.

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on December 12, 2018 at 1:37 pm

  7. Love Mickey and love Harry! I will be listening to the latest book last few weeks of December when I have some free time!

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    By Berit&V@Audio Killed the Bookmark on December 12, 2018 at 1:41 pm

    1. Me, too! I’m all caught up but wanted to introduce Mickey first.

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on December 12, 2018 at 1:48 pm

      1. Yes I am all caught up on this one as well! Probably my absolute favorite!

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        By Berit&V@Audio Killed the Bookmark on December 12, 2018 at 1:57 pm

  8. I have to see that movie! Thanks for your review!

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    By indianeskitchen on December 12, 2018 at 10:46 pm

    1. You’re welcome! It shows up on cable pretty regularly.

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on December 13, 2018 at 12:12 am

  9. I have watched the movie, and I have the book too! it was pleasantly good!

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    By bibliogyan on December 13, 2018 at 12:25 pm

    1. Then you know what I mean by it’s okay to read the book after seeing the movie (which I rarely do).

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on December 13, 2018 at 1:51 pm

  10. I read the book as a teen. My Mom loved the author. It was a little more in depth, but the movie was good and of course easy on the eyes!

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    By Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer on December 13, 2018 at 6:59 pm

    1. I’m crazy about Harry Bosch and even though I read the book before the movie, I’d seen promos so Mickey will always look like McConaughey.

      I’m late to the series so it’s a recent read.

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on December 13, 2018 at 7:08 pm

  11. This is a series I’ve always wanted to try, so I’m glad to hear it’s a good one!

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    By thebookishlibra on December 15, 2018 at 8:05 pm

    1. Suzanne, if you ever plan to start, use the Goodreads Harry Bosch Universe series list. A group of us worked on integrating the two.

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on December 15, 2018 at 9:06 pm

  12. Yes I want to start reading Connelly. Should I start with Harry Bosch series first? Anne – Books of My Heart

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    By northwoman on December 16, 2018 at 9:34 pm

    1. Anne, the two series intersect. Here’s the link to the series list that incorporates all of the related series that connect with Harry. I worked with a group to put this together and this is the list we followed for our series group read.

      https://www.goodreads.com/series/212785-harry-bosch-universe

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on December 16, 2018 at 9:37 pm

  13. I haven’t watched the movie, but yeah Matthew McConaughey!!! I’ll have to check out both – great review!

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    By DaisyGal @ DG Book Blog on December 17, 2018 at 9:47 am

    1. Thanks, DG! You won’t regret it.

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on December 17, 2018 at 9:48 am

  14. […] am up to date in the Mickey Haller book series by Michael Connelly, which begins with The Lincoln Lawyer. It’s related to the Harry Bosch book series and they often crossover. However, the TV series […]

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