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Summary: o0o0o The Chills!!
Review: In my opinion, I think this book is excellent...I love books where they make me think about real life things...not just put me in a fantasy land. This book was extremely interesting, I couldn't put the book down. I came to work talking about this book...all my friends heard about it!! They even asked to borrow it (which I never got it back). This book was graphic, but interesting...I almost started crying at the end of the book (concerning what happened to the little boy). I would recommend this book!! I must admit, the first few pages were slow...but it kicked in afterwords.
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Summary: Wow!!!!
Review: It took a long time for me to come around and this book. I am glad I did because I was not in the least disappointed. There is one scene in the beginning where I was really chilled. Bath tub---hint, hint. The theme revolves around brainwashing, I am so into this stuff. I have been researching this material on subliminal messages, and seeing that Koontz had written about it just pumped me up. This is one hell of a good read! No wonder the book was banned.
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Summary: Oddly stimulating
Review: Just remember never drink the water.If you need a book to make you wonder about what is really going on with your weird town,this is the one to read.DON'T DRINK THE WATER.(giggle)
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Summary: You will be captivated, fascinated, and horrified!!!
Review: Koontz has done it again!!! This story focuses on subliminal control. Black River, Maine, is the place. The 1970's is the time. Ogden Salsbury has a plan to make the world go his way. The problem? Power corrupts him. Read of how an ordinary father and daughter stop this evil man from fulfilling his twisted scheme. You WILL enjoy this one!!!
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Summary: For most authors a great book but for Koontz just good
Review: Let me start by saying that yes this is a dark book but no it's not shocking or outlandish. What I'm saying is the things that the scientist did is not at all unbelievable. I mean someone who wants to devote his life to a mind control project is obviously power hungry. Then you add to that his terrible past and I would be quite suprised to see him act in any other way then the he did.
For this reason I give as much as three stars. Because Koontz was truthful and did not shy away from reality even though it would be grotesque. Know the reason I only gave three and not more is the simple fact that mind control just doen't interest me that much. But if your into that sort of thing or simply want a thriller to read then this book could be just the right book for you.
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Summary: Reality Horror
Review: Many people will tell you that when it comes down to horror novels, reality is always a lot worse. In essence, that is true, and night chills is as realistic as a book can be in my opinion. The very fact that the novel is set on true life advertising, and how it portrays the horror of what advertisers were doing to people in cinemas and the like. With a little pinch of fiction and some truelly shocking moments, this little beauty is a fantastic read that will really make you think how powerless we all are. Exceptional!
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Summary: Startling and sometimes frightening
Review: Night Chills is a look into the human mind and what drives it. The novel is about an intelligent man named Ogden Salsbury, a misogynist at the same time, who has developed a drug that, when ingested, will allow him to control a person's mind. With the help of multi-millionaire Leonard Dawson he dumps it into a town's water supply. With one simple phrase he can control whoever drank the water's mind. I was surprised by this book. There are some extremely startling and disturbing scenes such as when Ogden controls a blond woman named Brenda and forces her to masturbate in front of him. There's also the fact that Koontz develops the villains in this novel more than the good guys. And while that was an intriguing aspect it also hurt the story. I felt like I wanted to root for Paul, the novel's "hero". You certainly want Salsbury to pay for all the people he hurt and killed but there wasn't enough characterization of Paul to actually like him. There is certainly a lot of sexual material in this book concerning rape and will offend, possibly even repulse, many people. However, for those who can handle the material may find it a thought-provoking, albeit flawed, but still interesting novel about the human psyche.
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Summary: Koontz's most darkest book...
Review: Night Chills is set in the town of Black River. A man named Oldgen Salsbury has developed very effective mind control techniques that are delivered through subliminal advertising. The people of Black River have been exposed to the advertisements for months now, and Oldgen decides that it is time to experiment on the townspeople. By uttering the phrase "I am the key", the mind is unlocked and open to suggestion. This leaves anyone in town vulnerable. The people of Black River begin to commit violent and random acts of rape and murder, and have no memory of what happened afterwards. To make things even worse, the townspeople begin to suffer from flu like symptoms that are refered to as night chills. A man named Paul Annendale has been spending his summer vacations in Black River for the last seven years with his two children Mark and Rya. Since they are now the only ones in town who were not exposed to the subliminal messages, it is up to Paul to discover the truth and put a stop to Oldgen. Night Chills is without a doubt the darkest and most disturbing book that Koontz has ever written. The subject of subliminal advertising and mind control is a frightening one, because it could happen to anyone in real life. Koontz's description of the killings and sexual acts in this book is so realistic, that it will literally give you the creeps. Some scenes in this book disturbed me very deeply and it takes a lot to make me that upset. However, the book is so terrifying and disturbing that it is impossible to put down. You begin to become intrigued and you begin to anticipate what Oldgen will do next. That is why Night Chills is such a great book. Koontz's character development is great once again. Oldgen is one of Koontz's best villans because he is so ruthless. There is nothing he won't do. He literally uses the people of Black Rivers to carry out his sickest desires. Paul Anenndale plays the typical Koontz heroine, and is a very likeable character. Paul's two kids are also enjoyable characters as well. Overall, Night Chills is one of Koontz's best books. While it is his darkest and most disturbing book, the suspense the story brings is intense, and the characters are all great. Koontz's realistic and frightening look at mind control and subliminal advertising will have you glued to the pages.
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Summary: So-So
Review: Not one of his best efforts, the usual government paranoia and an experiment that serves as an excuse for violence and sicko sexual escapades. I've got nothing against creepy horror btw, just think books like "Night of the Beast" do it better.
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Summary: Not Koontz's best but good read.
Review: Really, I should give it three and a half stars, but I'm forced to round off. Warning: this is Koontz's most sexually explicit book by a country mile. This doesn't bother me in the least but some of the scenes could be rough for the easily offended.
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