nillovna's review
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.
lottpoet's review against another edition
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
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.
jrenee's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
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