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Summary: Koontz puts on new 'Face' in this thriller
Review: I am not the most avid Dean Koontz reader, but of all the books I have read, this is the only one in which there isn't some sort evil government entity trying to get the heroes.There is, however, a very evil man trying to get the son of the actor, commonly referred to in this book as "the Face" (a nickname because of his beautiful facial features). I wouldn't be right of me to give any other part of the story away, but I'll just say that I loved how contemporary this book is. It is definitely set in the 21st century America. Even though it does have 'out of this world' events, I almost felt like this could have been a true story.
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Summary: One helluva read!
Review: As an early fan of Koontz' work (Watchers, etc), I've been somewhat disappointed with his more recent novels. It was only after my sister recommended "The Face" that I read this fantastic book. I commented many times throughout to my sister that "The Face" felt as if someone other than Koontz had written it. With an incredibly developed set of characters, a methodically-paced plot, and all the classic Koontz supernatural elements, "The Face" is one helluva read! To write a book in which the title character is seen only through the eyes of all the peripheral characters seems a daunting task, but not in the hand of the master of supernatural fiction. With excellent pacing and a brilliant storyline, "The Face" goes down on my list of best Koontz books ever.
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Summary: "Best Koontz I've read yet"
Review: This book started a little slow, with characters similar to those in other books by Koontz. Twists and turns abound, leading the reader in one direction and then the other. Koontz' descriptive writing style is one of a kind, almost like he becomes the characters. The evil "Corky Laputa" is a villian equally vicious as any of Koontz' constructed villians. Even though this book does end happily (oops, I hope I didn't ruin it for you), it does not contain the mushy-happily ever after feeling many of his books leave one with. Many times throughout this book, I found myself hypnotized by the reality. I raced through this book, and had a tough time putting it down.
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Summary: consentration is key...
Review: This book is very involved but yet is a page turner. I am a major fan of dean Koontz and i would reccommend this book to his other fans. At first it seems nothing makes sense until it all ties in together. After you fit the puzzle pieces into place you are on the edge of your seat to read what could possibly happen next. You need to pay attention to all the people who have a role in this book. Its full of chaos and magic but on a spirtual level. Not a God sort of spirtual, but more on the terms of help from beyond. I supposed you describe it as Angels. The evil within in the pages of this book is pure malice. Definitly not for the faint of heart. A very good book to get you thinking and take to another realm.
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Summary: Get the audio - Dylan Baker's wry reading's a scream...
Review: I am listening to the audio, read by Dylan Baker. It's brilliant, contrary to what one reviewer has said. Baker's voice is so wry...I notice that no reviewers have mentioned how HILARIOUS this book is. I have never been a fan of Koontz's but I must say this book is incredibly good. It has fabulous characters...the good, the bad, the handsome and the ugly. Even the "missing" Face himself you come to feel you know, through descriptions of him by other characters. Ditto for his ditsy ex-wife. His son, "Fric," is a right-on portrayal of a lonely, bored, rich, clever child...it borders on the tragic. I am fascinated by everbody in this book, even the evil ones. Congratulations to a writer I have always considered a minor Stephen King. He's grown beyond that considerably. This book is actually far more literate than most of King's work (which, oddly, does not take away from King's work - I still love it). But this is highly crafted; the language in some places is actually beautiful. KEEP IT UP, DEAN AND I'LL BE A FOREVER-FAN!
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Summary: disappointing
Review: I like listening to Dean Koontz' audiobooks. Usually takes awhile each book to warm up to his style--he does like all the "creative writing" tricks. His verbage often gets in the way of his story. In this one, very long and drawn out, I am on the next to last tape and still can't get past his literary "masturbation". His word games frequently yank me right out of the story and the mood and make me start talking back to the tape (as if Mr. Koontz was there listening) saying "Will you get over yourself and just tell me the damn story!" This went on waaaaaay too long to tell the story (could have done this one--with much more suspense and tension--in a quarter of the time). He repeats the same information again and again (how many times does he need to beat me over the head with the story of Frik's mom being in a loony bin for a short time and how everyone will immediately decide he needs psychiatric help if he tells anyone the truth?)--I think Mr Koontz is trying to convince himself that this is a plausible plot device and that we are as stupid as Frik is turning out to be, despite telling us over and over how bright he is. Just plain stupid and irritating. What I can't believe is why I ever stuck with it all the way--guess I am not as bright as I thought, either.
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Summary: Great characters development!
Review: I have not read a Koontz book for years. I guess I have an overdose of Koontz after "Strange Highways". After reading "The Face" I am glad to include Koontz once again in my list of "look-out for" writers. The Face is not Koontz's best in terms of plot, lacking behind "Watcher", "Cold Fire" and "Fears Nothing". As such, The Face seems too long. One hundred pages less will surely makes it a much better read. I am also put off by the reference to "Hollywood life". However Koontz more than makes up for the plot with the intensely developed characters. Ethan and Fric, the two protagionists are immensely captivating. Fric's loneliness, as his parents love themselves more, and Ethan's emptiness after his wife's death is touchingly told. There is an honesty and vulnerability in them which keeps me rooted to their story and fate. And of course there is Corky, who is evil in all its completeness. The ending is uplifting and I am glad Ethan and Fric have each other to live for.
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Summary: Fresh And Original
Review: This is a story involving the supernatural. Good versus evil. It is a long story (a little over 600 pages), but the writing is so good and the story so consistently interesting, the time spent reading this book just flies by. I haven't read any of Koontz's books for quite some time because they were beginning to seem too much alike to me. This one, however, struck me as fresh and original. I liked the characters, especially Ethan Truman, the ex-cop and head of security for Channing Manheim the famous actor who is called The Face. I thought it curious that The Face was chosen for the title because he had very little to do with the story. I'm glad I gave Dean Koontz another chance to entertain me. He did just that.
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Summary: built to nothing
Review: The begining of this book started strong and mysterious. As I read further I realized the story had no real depth and lacked in many ways. The ending was weak and I really felt I wasted my time on a 600 page novel.
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Summary: THE FACE = VERY SUSPENCEFUL
Review: Don't listen to the other garbage in the reviews. This book rocks. It made my heart race and want more. I will say this is not a book Koontz writes often, and probably hasn't written before, this book has every thing but a recipe for choclate brownies. Koontz never writes the same book time and time again, because if he isn't entertaining himself, he isn't entertaining his fans. It would get boring writing the same kind of plot every day for 60-80 hours a week. Everyone on the review board that i have read who doesn't like this book gives away some of the book, now the book isn't going to be fun for another person who knows something that is 3oo pages into the book. So to all the people who want a good read, a guarneted page turner, read Dean Koontz's THE FACE. It may seem confusing, but Koontz being Koontz will fill you in every page you turn. You will find your self having fun, laughing, reading until two in the morning. You will find your self falling of the edge of your seat and having to climb up on your chair, but just ten more pages into the book you notice your on the floor, but you won't care, because you will have THE FACE in your hands, and you won't be able to take your eyes off of it. You will find your self biting off someone's hand for trying to get you into bed. This book is a must read for anyone who loves suspense, and likes to be scared out of their pants.
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