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25 novembre 2013

Michael Connelly's background

The author of blood work. Michael Connelly was born in Philadelphia, on July 21, 1956. He moved to Florida with his family when he was 12 years old. He decided to become a writer after discovering the books of Raymond Chandler while attending the University...

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25 novembre 2013

Michael Connelly : why Blood Work ?

Here are a few explanations from the author about the way the idea of writing Blood work came into his mind. Blood Work was inspired by a good friend of mine who had a heart transplant in 1993. I was aware from spending time with him how much his life...

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25 novembre 2013

McCaleb

At the beginning of the story, McCaleb isn't enthusiastic about working on the case. He accepts the work only because he feels he owes something to Gloria's family as he ended up having her heart. He is just doing a favour. Then he studies the case and...

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25 novembre 2013

Vasquez Rocks

McCaleb has a new theory. It stroke him when he found out that Gloria's cross earring was stolen, that her death was not due to a mere robbery. Gloria was chosen by the killer. She was a prey. And if he is correct, then James Cordell must have been chosen...

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25 novembre 2013

a few thoughts about the end

The key to finding the killer was in the hypnothis session. As he watches the tape again, McCaleb realizes Noone did not answer one question though he should have answered it. If he was really hypnotized he could not have known the question was not adressed...

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25 novembre 2013

Quizz

A) What does McCaleb find in the car at Jim Cordell's house ?1 - A paper saying he had given blood2 - A missing photograph of his family3 - Sunglasses B) who finds the code killer code ?1 - Raymond2 - McCaleb C)How is the relationship between McCaleb...

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25 novembre 2013

Summary

(No spoilers revealed) McCaleb needs a new heart. He finally gets one but soon learns that its previous owner, Gloria, was murdered. He is asked by Gloria's sister to investigate the case.The investigation leads to 2 other murders performed by the same...

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25 novembre 2013

Crimmins

Crimmins is depicted in the book as evil. His photo in the journal is said to show a man who has piercing eyes with no mercy. People like him are the reason why McCaleb doesn't believe in god anymore. Crimmins was chased for long by McCaleb. At the time...

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25 novembre 2013

The plot

First there is Gloria's death. It looks like a simple robbery. Then, Gloria's death is linked to James Cordell's death because the killer is the same. It then appears that Glori'as death was not a robbery. Indeed the killer has kept a cross earring, which...

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25 novembre 2013

Evil

The theme of Evil is deeply explored in Blood Work. Crimmins is supposed to be the living representation of Evil in the book . Crimmins has well played his plan. He has trapped McCaleb. McCaleb is forced to work on Gloria's case thanks to Crimmins' cleverness....

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25 novembre 2013

The movie and the book

The story is basically the same in the movie,, though the identity of the killer is not the same and many details were of course skipped, but that is to be expected in a movie adaptation of a book. Two main themes appear in the book : evil and faith....

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25 novembre 2013

Interviews of Michael Connelly

Here are a few interesting questions and answers from Michael Connelly about his work : Q: Which of your books is your favorite? A: I probably don't have a definitive favorite. I like different books for different reasons. I like the character resonance...

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25 novembre 2013

San Pedro Dock

Port district of the city of LA, along with Wilmington and Terminal Island San Pedro is the place where McCaleb's boat, The Following Sea, is located.

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25 novembre 2013

Cedars Sinai medical center

The hospital where McCaleb's heart was transplanted.

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25 novembre 2013

Map

San Pedro along with Wilmington and Terminal Island located on a map

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