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grosejon's review against another edition
4.0
Another great book in the series. I missed the Dead Man in this one, but glad Morley showed up half way through. The villain was unexpected and I liked that Garrett had it wrong for most of the book.
dantastic's review against another edition
3.0
Garrett gets hired by the aid of an aging millionaire general to find out who's poisoning him and gets a lot more than he bargained for. The general's heirs keep dropping like flies and what part, if any, does a mysterious woman in white only Garrett can see play in things?
While I enjoyed this entry in the Garrett Files, it's not as good as the previous two. The first third of the story moves really slowly and most of the general's heirs are little more than cardboard targets for the killer. I did enjoy Morely Dotes's part in things, as well as the return of Djongo and the grolls.
To sum up, I wasn't as enamored with this Garrett Files book as I was the previous two but it's still entertaining and I'm looking forward to the next one.
While I enjoyed this entry in the Garrett Files, it's not as good as the previous two. The first third of the story moves really slowly and most of the general's heirs are little more than cardboard targets for the killer. I did enjoy Morely Dotes's part in things, as well as the return of Djongo and the grolls.
To sum up, I wasn't as enamored with this Garrett Files book as I was the previous two but it's still entertaining and I'm looking forward to the next one.
eastofthesunwestofthemoon's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of my favorite Garrett books, even though it's one of the darker tales in the series.
disastrouspenguin's review against another edition
3.0
Good easy reading, interesting plot and characters. Same criticisms as with the previous books in the series, but it won't stop me from reading more.
nillovna's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
nghia's review against another edition
2.0
Of the 6 Garrett books I've read this was my least favorite. It is also the most like a traditional Agatha Christie style locked room whodunit. And I hate those. It doesn't help that Garrett is stupider than normal in this one. His emotional reaction seems pretty out of place given the socio-economic milieu he actually lives in.
wmhenrymorris's review against another edition
The creepy setting is what makes this one so enjoyable.
lottpoet's review
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
nat925's review against another edition
5.0
So... yeah, there were lots of corpses. But in a good kind of way, you know? it made sense. It added a good rhythm to the story and at some point you just roll with it.
This is a great example of a fast-paced, engaging detective story -- and this is probably my favourite Garrett P.I. installment. It has basically anything you could dream of: ghosts, intrigues, unresolved stories from the past that will quite literally come back to bite the wrongdoers. Preferably with a pitchfork.
A classic revenge story, but a very heartbreaking one as well.
To be honest, I was a bit scared sometimes while reading this, the suspense was almost palpable. It was an emotional read but I think it only proves that the atmosphere was built very convincingly. Even if it means you are too scared to turn the page.
(or click on your ebook reader, but it doesn't sound that well)
All in all, I really enjoy this book and I think it's one that makes you reflect on life a bit. That we have lots of emotions that can turn really nasty. That - as cliche as it may sound - hurt people hurt other people. And that it's important to notice and acknowledge others' wounds.
This is a great example of a fast-paced, engaging detective story -- and this is probably my favourite Garrett P.I. installment. It has basically anything you could dream of: ghosts, intrigues, unresolved stories from the past that will quite literally come back to bite the wrongdoers. Preferably with a pitchfork.
A classic revenge story, but a very heartbreaking one as well.
To be honest, I was a bit scared sometimes while reading this, the suspense was almost palpable. It was an emotional read but I think it only proves that the atmosphere was built very convincingly. Even if it means you are too scared to turn the page.
(or click on your ebook reader, but it doesn't sound that well)
All in all, I really enjoy this book and I think it's one that makes you reflect on life a bit. That we have lots of emotions that can turn really nasty. That - as cliche as it may sound - hurt people hurt other people. And that it's important to notice and acknowledge others' wounds.