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Book Reviews of Old Tin Sorrows (Garrett, P.I., Bk 4)

Old Tin Sorrows (Garrett, P.I., Bk 4)
Old Tin Sorrows - Garrett, P.I., Bk 4
Author: Glen Cook
ISBN-13: 9780451160133
ISBN-10: 0451160134
Publication Date: 6/6/1989
Pages: 252
Rating:
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 16 ratings
Publisher: Roc
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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vavoice avatar reviewed Old Tin Sorrows (Garrett, P.I., Bk 4) on + 158 more book reviews
This one is much darker than the first three novels in this series. Rather than crusading about the countryside, Garrett is committed to a classic haunted mansion where he is retained--by a former fellow Marine who he owed, big time--to find who, or what is killing retired General Stantnor.

As in his previous adventures, Garrett soon finds himself in way over his head.

I found the atmosphere more somber in this novel. Garrett seems to trudge along with the weight of the world on his shoulders. Even the lighter moments seem to be toned down. I found this story to be closer to the horror genre than the dark fantasy. But it still held my interest as it showed even a successful case doesn't have to end happily.
reviewed Old Tin Sorrows (Garrett, P.I., Bk 4) on
I've read the first five Garrett, P.I. books, and of those this is my favorite. I love all the Garrett books for the noir style, but this one is better because the story is tight and focused, and the characters are strange, interesting, and haunting (literally and figuratively).
alicemeg avatar reviewed Old Tin Sorrows (Garrett, P.I., Bk 4) on + 6 more book reviews
Enjoyable read