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Summary: RIPROARING,BREATHSTEALING!!!!!
Review: I was hooked from the first couple of pages, caught up in a suspense that was subtle at first, a gentle but insistent tug on my mind. Then I became captivated by the characters in the book, feeling amusement and a myraid of other emotions as I got caught up in their lives and the inexplicable danger that threatened their existence. Suspense and enthrallment quickly led to an escalating horror that bloomed in my mind like some obscene flower nourished by my fear. I was gripped by quickening curiosity. What would happen next? . . . what would be revealed? I honestly have to tell you that I was panting like a dog by the time all was revealed. I was ecstatic, I was terrified, I had arrived at a climax as satisfying as the one I had envisioned. To say that I enjoyed the book would be a gross understatement, but don't take my word for it read the book!!! Dean Koontz . . . you the man!
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Summary: Another classic
Review: If a Koontz book like this can't scare you- nothing will!! One of his best in my opinion, The Bad Place is about true evil. Beware if you are reading this before you go to bed. But don't worry- when you finish, there are many other Koontz books to satisfy your appetite! You'll be hooked.
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Summary: Dean Koontz--The Bad Place (1990)
Review: Koontz delivers with this nicely chiseled science-fiction horror-fantasy that combines elements from previous successes such as "Lightning", but does a fine job creating original, likable characters and perhaps one of his most fiendish villains to date. "The Bad Place" prospers because of Koontz's ability to show the intimate feelings and perceptions of all his characters, allowing the reader to not only race through a riveting page-turner, but also develop a relationship with the players at hand.
Bobby and Julie Dakota are partners of their own private investigating firm: Bobby is a very humorous, easy-going fellow who loves classical music, while Julie is a hard-nosed stick of dynamite with a troubled past and a will to survive. Together they are planning a magical future together, which involves a peaceful, tranquil setting and the love and care for Julie's invalid brother Tommy. Their plans spiral downward as Frank Pollard enters their lives, claiming he wakes up in strange situations which he does not remember and acquires valuable possessions without even knowing how. The couple agrees to watch over Pollard and examine these strange occurrences. As Bobby and Julie attempt to uncover the secrets of Frank's mysterious life, a horrific creature named Candy with incredible powers is on the loose and out to kill Frank and all those who are trying to help him.
Tommy steals the show as he telepathically struggles to save the couple while in his hospital room, communicating with Candy through a crazy world of time-travel. Koontz does superior work providing the reader with the realistic thoughts produced by a young man with Down syndrome, using specific language and punctuation to illustrate with effectiveness. "The Bad Place" is certainly one of Koontz's most bizarre tales and at times seems too outrageous; however, the novel develops rigorously with a tense, atmospheric plot and unfolds to an exhilarating finish. Not one of his absolute best, but certainly worth the read-if you can stand the truly weird.
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Summary: A fast paced novel that will leave you begging for more.
Review: The Bad Place is a wonderful novel which combines suspense, mystery and horror into a thrilling book that will keep you on the edge of your seat from cover to cover. This book definetly deserves five stars because of its spectacular descriptions of the characters and their emotions, and the plot which leaves you in a whirlwind of excitement. You haven't read anything until you have read The Bad Place by Dean Koontz.
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Summary: Another book showing why Koontz is a horror/suspense God
Review: The Bad Place is an unpredictable, surprising novel with more strengths than weaknesses. The characters are written well and in depth; the suspense and horror are strong, the drama is high when shown - I even cried at one scene involving Thomas.
The middle and end paid off big time, keeping me flipping through the pages. On bad points, The Bad Place was a little hard to get into because of how outlandish the story was at first. I was confused, and didn't want to dig that much to get 'into it'. The pace was hurt a bit at first for this reason, but it quickly sped up when I got the just of what was going on. I didn’t warm up to
the novel until a few chapters had passed, and then I was caught, ensnared in the trap Koontz had so artfully weaved. Heart-stopping action was continuous, pounding itself mercilessly upon the pages, keeping the story going full blast.
As always, Koontzs' style of writing is strong and impactual. His way with words if fantastic. As always with his work, it injects real lessons, and one thing rings clear when reading this: Life is hard, life is rough, but it is still life, and because of this, we have no choice but to grin and bear it, surviving as
best as we can.
I recommend this book highly to all Koontz fans; just endure the storm for awhile, then it pays off.
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Summary: Satisfying
Review: This was the second Koontz book I read, and it was good, but it wasnt as good as Phantoms. First, we'll look at the positives. It was fast-paced and was a real page-turner. Also, Koontz really devolopes the characters. They seem so real. He'll have you guessing throughout the whole book. now for the negatives. Koontz failed to describe Frank's life well enough. Also, the ending was abrupt. Koontz only took two paragraphs 2 describe it. I would reccomend you check this out at a library.
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Summary: It Is, Indeed
Review: We were bad. So Koontz put us in this place.This is one of several Koontz entries that reads wonderfully, right up until he gives us the explanation for what the cause of the inexplicable paranormal phenomenon is. He stretched real hard, for this one. On his better days, he may try credibility to the point of teetering, but here he just falls right off the edge. More than one of his books from this period does the same thing. On the plus side, the characters are quite well-developed and generally interesting, as they usually are with Koontz - Thomas Dakota, a Downs Syndrome sufferer, is especially appealing. The book's problem is ultimately just throwing reality out the window and going just a little too far into The Twilight Zone, a habit Koontz has fallen more frequently into in recent offerings. If the author's endings for Lightning, Dragon Tears or From the Corner of His Eye didn't bother you, you'll love this book. If any one of them put you off, this one will, too.
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