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Summary: The Most Morally Wicked Villain Since Edgler Vess!
Review: False Memory had all the elements a good suspense novel must have in order to hold my attention: a riveting plot, characters I care whether they survive till the end or not, and plenty of nail-biting tension. From the beginning I was swept up in the lives of Martie and Dustin Rhodes, two people just trying to be as decent human beings as they possibly can be in a chaotic world. When their world starts to inexplicably crumble around them several clues lead them to Martie's friend Susan's psychiatrist, who Susan thinks is her sole salvation. Dr. Mark Ahriman made my skin crawl. The explanation for his reprehensible behavior is given in the end, but by that time you simply do not care WHY he became the way he is, you just want the earth to be rid of him! DK goes, deep, deep into the psyche of this character. Too deeply for my particular comfort zone. The writing is sharply detailed, gloriously descriptive. You see the action through the eyes of the characters. You feel their emotions. False Memory kept my nerves on edge much like Intensity did. DK is a master of 'in-the-moment' narratives. You are definitely in the moment! So, if your heart can take it, read False Memory. But take an aspirin first...Just in case!
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Summary: I'm enjoying it, as Martie would say. =)
Review: So, this is another great book by my fave author. I dunno what to say really, it's interesting to read and I couldn't put it down. But still I've read better books, for example I'm really hooked on "Seize the night" which was excellent and "Watchers" of course. And to those of you that read the book already I can assure you that I have no connection what-so- ever to mr Koontz himself that's not why I'm writing this. Keep reading. =)
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Summary: False Memory will be stuck in your mind!
Review: Dean Koontz has done it again. Being an avid fan of the cross-genre author, and having read every book he has ever written, this is definitely his best work to date. His characters are believeable, flawed, and all-too-human. This scenario, combined with the often-complicated workings of the subconsious mind, link the reader to a very plausible situation where one's occupation as a doctor of psychiatry may not always be to help others, but to help yourself to others. The book is about Dusty, a housepainter from a rather dysfuntional family, and his wife, Martie. He and his wife live a quiet and seemingly uninteresting life, interrupted only by a suicida brother and a friend suffering from agrophobia, a fear of the outside world. Martie's childhood friend suffers inexplicable from this fear, and they are further bound by their excursions to Dr. Ahriman's office, where Susan is currently seeking help. Then, one day, Martie herself is afflicted by a strang fear of herself. Shocked at first, she is slightly amused to see herself acting so strangely...until it happens again and again. Dusty, helplessly watching his wife fall into a downward spiral of self-fear and loathing, seeks Dr. Ahriman's help for his wife. With this, however, he uncovers a web of deciet and intrigue that will keep the reader begging for more. The story is further enabled Koontz's characteristcally witty exchange between characters. The emotions behind the characters also keeps the average reader completely in step with what is happening. All too often, I had to pause for a few moments and remind myself that it was just a book! Koontz has outdone himself yet again, and I can only hope that he will continue to put out such great works of fiction unmatched even by Stephen King, who's books lack the integrity and believability that has become Koontz's trademark.
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Summary: FALSE MEMORY is forgetable...
Review: Yes! That's right! For a limited time only, you can waste money and time reading this uneven and ridiculously plotted novel. The major point here being that the protagonists do not get to thwart the villain. Such nebulous retributions being relegated to chance and a ditzy annoying character which no one cares about. In addition, the Dean's character deconstruction of Amazon.com reviewers in general as being psychotic, pettyfogging and grubbing insects is ignorant, boring and not worthy of serious comment. Do what I did and pick this one up at the library. At least save your money if you feel compelled to read it. I hope Dean will continue his Wyvern series, though, as it is starting to become interesting. He should definitely count FALSE MEMORY, though, as a total loss, much like Stephen King's GERALD'S GAME and THE GIRL WHO LOVED TOM GORDON, all of them total boners from any rational perspective. Perhaps Dean's Wyvern abandoned military base adventure should be made into an endless series, much like the DEATHLANDS or OUTLANDERS series from Gold Eagle are. Make the stories either with lots of bing, bang, boom action or scary and tense hiding out scenes, including more puzzle solving. Plus a pc game on FEAR NOTHING and SEIZE THE NIGHT, should be considered. It should be of the caliber that the HALF-LIFE and OPPOSING FORCE games are at. A tough goal, but it can be reached.
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Summary: What I liked and what I didn't...
Review: This book has a great plot and good, likeable characters that we care about (a true Dean Koontz specialty). However, the author does tend to ramble with the psychobabble (and there is a lot of it). This book would have been FANTASTIC if it was about 100 pages shorter. I found myself skimming in places. All that aside, I would like to thank Mr. Koontz (and that other guy, Stephen King)for maturing with their loyal readers and realizing we need a change - it is possible to scare (and entertain) without having to heap on the slobbering monsters. I will continue to buy his books as soon as they hit the shelf.
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Summary: Koont's Best since Intensity
Review: If you have liked Dean Koontz's ability to create characters in the past, you will not be disappointed with False Memory. Dustin and Marty Rhodes are a normal couple, until their lives get phschologically twisted in ways they could never imagine. To say more would ruin the story for you. I highly recommend this novel, and that you set time aside before you start it. You may not want to put it down.
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Summary: The Best Book I Have EVER Read!
Review: I am a young teenager and FALSE MEMORY is the First Dean Koontz novel I have read. I read it in less than a week. The plot and characters pulled me into a web I did not want to escape from. The story was so compelling and gripping that I couldn't put it down. This is a very intriguing and exciting novel. I highly recommend this book to anyone beginning to read Dean Koontz.
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Summary: False Memory
Review: While only 1/2 way through the book,I have found it to be true to the Dean Koontz tradition of writing, only better. I put this in the class of Intensity. I can see this as a movie with Anthony Hopkins as the good doctor, as much a twisted figure as he was in Silence of the Lambs. The way the "good" Dr. "plays" with his victims is just great. The best part of this is wondering if this could really happen to an unsuspecting patient.
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Summary: Uncanny Description Pulls Hard
Review: As a person who suffers from panic disorder that is controlled by wonderful medication, I can attest that this book is so perceptive in its description of phobias that it through me in a full out panic attack. I recovered, of course, and am finishing the book now. This is my first Dean Koontz book and I am hooked by his stunning writing and captivating characters.
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Summary: Pure Koontz
Review: Having read most of Mr. Koontz's books, I am always happy when he releases a new one. In "False Memory" I found, as always, that the characters are very endearing to me (the good ones of course). During the course of the reading of this book I chuckled out loud many times and my heart sank as well with fear for my "friends". I usually pride myself on anticipating what will happen in a book before it actually happens. In "False Memory", I must say that there were a couple of twists that I didn't expect. I enjoyed the quirky use of our modern culture of psychological phobias, a major motion picture and our own Amazon.com. Oh, by the way, there is a terrific use of a classic thriller in the plot of this book. This is a thoroughly enjoyable read. I recommend it, as well as the book I allude to in the above paragraph. Sorry, you have to read "False Memory" to know which book I mean - LOL ;)
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