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Summary: Koontz-a-phobia?
Review: Koontz climbs up to the highest diving board and jumps right in to the world of psychiatry with this one. Although his efforts didn't provide a beautiful swan formation or a distinctive, cannon-ball splash, it seems more like a "ripple in the water" would best describe it.A former real estate agent suddenly develops a bizarre case of agoraphobia (fear of open spaces) which causes her to live the life of a shut-in. Her close friend and confidant since childhood helps her to cope with her mental disorder, seeing that she makes it to her weekly appointments with a famous psychiatrist. Strangely enough, close friend slowly finds her own mind filled with a phobic paranoia all of her own and elects to seek help from this same psychiatrist. Koontz creates an interesting story that hypothesizes what would happen if a psychiatrist elected to ignore the ethics of his occupation. Just imagine the sorts of fun and games he can have, since he has full control over his patient's actions and thoughts? He can do a little more than make a person bark like a dog when they are under hypnosis, you know. A little more... If this were a feature film, I would have to suggest that dear reader wait until the re-make comes out in twenty years. I guess we can't quite adopt that notion with a book. Although the subject and "what-if" scenario were intriguing, Koontz seems to spend far too much time developing his characters. This story does come with a saving grace, being two lovable characters named, "Skeet" and "Fig Newton." The duo of bumbling idiots try their level best to help right the wrongs being done and wind up resembling Abbott and Costello on the tail of the suspect. I would have to admit that the antics of these two would probably help to provide a little comedy for the movie, in the very least. I was also impressed that Koontz even weaves a notion of the cause and effect of writing customer reviews on Amazon.com into the story. He must have a high regard for what our reviews advise him when he writes a new story. With this in mind, hurry up, Dean! Write a new story! I'm waiting!!!!
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Summary: Alternately good/mediocre
Review: At the beginning, it *seemed* this book was mostly a rehashing of already used DK themes (mind control through secretly performed hypnotism; nefarious organizations with hidden agendas; etc.) - but all in all, it was a well crafted story. I must say the Keanu Reeves tie-in was hilarious (don't worry that tid-bit doesn't give anything away). I've felt that the more recent DK books have plodded along decently, and then sort of fallen apart with weak, uninspiring endings ("Intensity" comes to mind). I enjoyed this ending more than others. Gone, however, are the days of "Lightning" and "Watchers," books that swept me away. Worth reading, but I would wait for the paperback.
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Summary: Classic Dean Koontz
Review: False Memory is a classic Koontz novel. He uses vivid descriptions to show the reader what is happening. Koontz has returned to his classic formula of a good couple with a brilliant dog fighting off a "big brother" type of evil. Overall this book is great. All Koontz fans will read it and those who are just starting into Koontz should enjoy it.
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Summary: A welcome return to form
Review: After the disappointing Christopher Snow books (I didn't even buy the second one, a flick through in the bookshop was enough) Dean Koontz returns with a decent page-turner. Though in my opinion it's not as quite good as "Intensity" it is certainly one of his better efforts. I believe that Dean Koontz is a very talented writer who chooses to write supermarket bestsellers and certainly "False Memory" never rises above this level but it stands head and shoulders above most other books of this genre. A few criticisms - I feel DK revealed the identity of the villain far too soon and I don't like the ending - I hoped Marty and Dusty could come up with a decent strategy to turn the tables on their tormentor and deal out some poetic justice (no I didn't mean this to be a pun!) but instead it all fizzles out somewhat. But don't let this put you off if you are a D.Koontz's fan - this book is probably exactly what you are looking for ...
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Summary: Glued to the Car
Review: I like to listen to audio books on my long drives to and from work. False Memories was so good that I was disappointed when I reached my destinations. I don't want to give any of the story away so I won't get specific. You root for the main characters, Dusty and Marty, in their struggle to thwart the villian. You eagerly anticipate the villian's, Dr. Mark Aramin, next move and you are endeared by the supporting characters, Skeet, Fig and Valeigh. Due to the fact, that I have only listened to the book, I am not completly sure of the spelling of the names. In conclusion, I highly recommend this audio book.
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Summary: One of his best!
Review: I really enjoyed this book! I like the way things in the story were revealed piece by piece, and how the hero and heroine managed to escape from difficult situations. I also enjoyed the long length of the book--the longer, the better! The ending was incredibly exciting, too! I think this is one of Koontz' best!
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Summary: Cruel and predictable
Review: I have been a fan of Koontz for a long time. Most of his books I find engaging, entertaining, and (of course) somewhat frightening. This book was only cruel. There was little suspense and too little reward. I'm glad I got it at the library and could just check it back in.
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Summary: Not his best, but not bad!
Review: The new novel by Dean Koontz is typical fare for Koontz, it features a young woman named Martie Rhodes who gets sucked into a psychological nightmare. She is trying to help her friend overcome her fear of agoraphobia and ends up with a rare case of fear of oneself. Her fear confuses her husband, Dusty. This book is one roller-coaster of a ride. It does take a while to get the main plot to reveal itself and once it does, WOW! Koontz always has an ending that makes you think, well at least it makes me think, that his plots really could happen and that is what makes it scary. My advice to you is to see The Matrix, before you read this book and also never, never accept anything from strangers!
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Summary: Wonderfull book!!!
Review: This is one of the best books that I have read in a long time. This book keeps you on your toes, and is the plot is very interesting. It is the kind of book that makes you wanting more. I had a hard time putting it down once I picked it up!
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Summary: The koontz library in a blender
Review: I'm a big Koontz fan so I was looking forward to "Fear nothing." So it was with some disappontment that I finished the last page. There is nothing particularily wrong with this novel, it's just we've read it before. The mind-washing of "Survivors", the evil doctor (more sadistic it is true)from at least 2 books, the shadowy organisation (though it is never truely realised here and so on. It feels as through Mr. Koontz threw his past plot index cards up in the air and caught a few at random. This is a great starter book for new Koontz readers, but for fans disappointment awaits. Fingers crossed for the next book.
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