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Summary: Wierd, awesome, and keeps the reader wondering
Review: Dean Koontz is one of the most unique writers in the world today. The characters in his books are so psychologically advanced to the point of the reader knowing how they will react to a situation. His latest book is no exception. By the light of the moon was an excellent book with the suspense starting early and never taking its foot off of the accelerator. It is a book that is easy to read yet has a very intricate plot to it. I recommend this book for anyone who likes suspense novels because they will not be dissapointed here.
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Summary: interesting
Review: Easy read, interesting topic. Mr Koontz will there be a part two??
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Summary: Good read
Review: This was the first book I've read by Dean Koontz, so I can't compare it to his other works. However, I did enjoy reading this books. The characters were very real and likeable. There were certain things in the book that could have been changed to make the story more believable, but overall this book was enjoyable.
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Summary: Waste of $ and paper
Review: Dean Koontz has never been my favorite author; same characters, same plot, same ending. However, lately his stories and characters seemed to be improving and showing a little diversity. What a dissapointment this book was. I was really aggravated when I realized I was halfway through it and nothing more had happened then was told in the descriptive blurb and reviews of the book.
The characters of Dylan and Jilly were sterotypes of philosophical male artist and angry female comedian. There was nothing unique about them and the use of similes/metaphors in their thoughts and feelings was overdone like a steak left on a flaming grill until it becomes a blackend lump of nothing that resembles the soul of a depraved lunatic. At least Shep was unique in that he was not a typical autistic. His situation and autism may not have been based in reality, but at least they were interesting. The climax of the story was only a platform for Koontz to preach a little sermon. If I want to hear preaching, I will go to church. I read pretty much for the entertainment of a good story. If I happen to be educated along the way, that is a plus. Unfortunately, this book did not provide either entertainment or an education.
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Summary: Riveting
Review: I bought this Koontz book on audio (to listen to as I drove back and forth to work) It is truly one of his best novels to date. when I left the car I could not wait to get back into it to listen. When I would arrive home, I would stay in my car to listen to more.
Koontz weaves a very intricate story, using the lifestyles of three very different characters in his fabric. I was amazed by the intricasy of the plot, and the depth of the story design. This novel is just begging for a sequel, and I hope Koontz delivers
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Summary: Just like Fred Astaire
Review: Dean Koontz has a way with words, doesn't he? He is so deft that I laughed out loud several times in this book at the way he describes the most mundane of everyday things. A fast food restaurant, the clashing colors of hotel room decor, the blazing heat of a desert afternoon, all become perfectly realized in just a few dancing words. Jillian Jackson is an unlikable, prickly woman who takes everything the wrong way. Instead of a pliant, lovely heroine who falls into the hero's arms, she argues with Dylan O'Conner and accuses him of being a potential serial killer. She insults him, tries to get Dylan to abandon his autistic brother, and implies that O'Conner is mentally unstable for not placing Shep in an institution. Of course there is a tender and wonderous creature under all these scales and thorns, but it takes a while for Dylan, Shep, and the circumstances of the novel to bring her out. Shepherd, an autistic, is another character destined to defy the hellish Peter Singer and his followers of eugenics. Disabled, imperfect, and spectacular, Shepherd reminds us all to treasure every human being no matter what. The plot is relentless, the characters live in your heart, the deeper themes are beautifully evoked, Dean Koontz is simply the master. Don't miss this one.
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Summary: No Zero Star Rating? Bummer
Review: I'm so thrilled to be able to write my review because it means that the book is over and I can now donate it to my local library. B-O-R-I-N-G. Also, thank God, Jilly's plant Fred vanished somewhere in the chase. I guess Koontz's editors weren't all THAT bad.
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Summary: He's the best of his genre!
Review: I have all of his books! I have read all and would lend them out and not get returned, so sometimes have to buy other copies. I have originals of some of his first ones. No one can get to the 'heart of the matter' aswellas Dean R. Koontz. They are not so 'far out' as to not be believable, but makes you lock your doors and check under your bed and closets. He brings out the most natural of life as we all view and puts that twist on it to question everything. The first I read, I was hooked. I'd love to a 'book critque' as I do read so much, but he's the best and as a person, he pours his life in his stories and sometimes takes more out of him than many think. That's why I love how he can go from something so scary, then so funny and silly, but that touch of horror in there. He's a wonderful writer and deserves much more recognition than he gets.
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Summary: An average book from an above-average writer...
Review: Lately, the past few books from our prolific writer have been, well, boring. Lots or words that really don't take you anywhere interesting. This on the other hand, offers a glimpse into what his books used to be about: fast-paced, a few tricky turns you didn't see coming, and much better pacing. With that said, his portrayel of an autistic character was actually not as interesting as I thought it could be. In fact, the whole Shep character was a bit of an interruption of a good book. I also felt his use of "nanotechnology" was abysmally lacking in description, and having just read Prey, was a bit disappointed that Koontz didn't go into more detail like he usually does. Who knows, maybe it would of bogged the book down further. It's a "good" book, average, nothing spectacular, and bordering on his newfound fascination of all things good and heaven-sent. I'm just thankful he didn't start his obsession in this book with God, the afterlife, and "how to be happy" in five easy steps. Read it for what it is; but don't expect classic Koontz. For that, you'll have to go back many years for some good, white-knuckle yarns that only he could deliver.
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Summary: BORING!
Review: I was happy it was a library book and I didn't waste money on it. Went nowhere fast. I just couldn't get into it - too much superfluous discription that was really boring. After reading 95 pages, I just gave up. Don't get me wrong, I love Dean Koontz, and can't wait for the next book, but I was very disappointed with this one. Maybe he was trying something new, but it didn't work for me - wish he would write another Christopher Snow book. They were the best, but then, so was the Watchers and Lightning!
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