The Husband by Dean Koontz

Advantages: fast paced, great read, imaginative, interesting characters and plot
Disadvantages: it's over too quick!

...This is a fantastic read, one of my favourite Dean Koontz books and possibly even one of my favourite thriller books of all time. An ordinary guy, Mitch Rafferty, gets a call from his wife whilst he is at work, she has been abducted and her kidnappers demand a two million dollar ransom for her safe return, but of course Mitch does not have that kind of money, however the kidnappers know a place where he can get it. Through desperation of trying to get his loved one back Mitch is lead on an unforgettable journey. This novel is so fast paced that you can't stop yourself from read more and more, Mitch's character is so endearing and you instantly feel sympathy for him, allowing you to relate better to this book than to many other thrillers. Although a slightly clichéd storyline of ordinary guy versus pschopathic villain, Koontz does it...

CLDbizz 11.11.2008 · Read review
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Dean Koontz - Icebound

Advantages: Good thriller that's worth a read
Disadvantages: Not his usual horror story

...I got this book from my local library as i spend quite a bit of time travelling on the train now and need something to do, and books are soooooo expensive when you read them in like two days. So whilst browsing the shelfs in the library i'm looking at the Koontz books and most of them i've read, but not this one so i get it on loan. This book was not what i was expecting and is totally different to what i know and respect Dean koontz for. I like Dean koontz for his horror stories that make Steven Kings look weak, but are not as good as Richard Laymon (if you haven't read any of his, do so you will not be disappointed!!!), however this book is totally different but not in a bad way. It is more of a thriller book than a horror, but still a damn good read and at times difficult to put down. The basic story is that a widespread drought is...

markyeadon 10.07.2007 (19.07.2007) · Read review
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My heart belongs to him, once more! Dean Koontz Relentless

Advantages: Pace, characters, thrill.
Disadvantages: Not long enough

...I have always been a Koontz fan. I read my first novel at nine years old, and have read everything in print, from this bestselling novelist. However in recent years I have felt his work has lacked heart, direction, and 'meat'. The stories were always exciting and fast paced, don't get me wrong, but they seemed so formulaic. It was as if he had re-read some of his earlier work and morphed them into one book, with no depth to the characters (unusual for Dean) and I have to admit, after reading 'Your heart Belongs to Me' I began to question whether it was time for Dean to put down his well used pen and retire in the Californian sunshine. Then Relentless appeared in print, and made me consider the fact that Dean may never be ready to stop telling stories. Nor am I ready for him to stop. The characters are loveable, and of course, once...

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Dean Koontz - Brother Odd book review

Advantages: Thrilling, Gripping, Fantastic Plot
Disadvantages: Quite a saddening book in parts

...I have recently just finished reading Dean Koontz's 'Brother Odd'. Because it is a book set in a monastery I assumed it was not going to interest me because I have never been to a monastery or met a monk. However in his usual manner Dean Koontz dragged me in and showed me something new and amazing whilst enriching my knowledge of something new. [ There will be no spoilers in this review ] - Characters - The characters in the book are excellent and provide a much needed humour to balance the terror in the book. Dean Koontz even manages to weave in a tiny bit of political humour with 'As dangerous as a woman with a knife, a man with a gun or a U.S Senator with an idea.' His dry sense of humour makes me actually laugh out loud whilst reading the book. I got some strange looks from parents and colleagues There is a character...

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"Dragon Tears" by Dean Koontz

Advantages: Great Theme and Characters
Disadvantages: Pacing and Ending are Slow and Bland

..."Dragon Tears" is not a novel for the timid. Neither is it for those searching for an easy read. You see, this horror novel by Dean Koontz, is slow paced and at times difficult to focus on. In it, you do find great and somewhat poetically descriptive writing. Yet sadly, the author concentrates too much on description and ultimately leaves us wondering why we should read on. Now, by no means is this novel void of anything good for it holds creative and intriguing characters. The thing is, it would have been nice to receive a story that went some were? rather than just ending up at a dead end. Dragon Tears is a story of five people: all attempting to find some way of surviving the deadly harassment of a being with powers who is seeking to make them dead by dawn. It all begins as delightful Tuesday in the life of cops Harry Lyon...

zenmachado 18.12.2005 · Read review
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ALAN DEAN FOSTER, SOMEONE YOU DIDNT KNOW YOU KNEW

Advantages: GREAT AUTHOR
Disadvantages: SO MUCH TO READ !

...The following information has been garnered from blurbs and includes my own very personal views on some of Alans books, read on Mcduff?., Alan dean foster was born in New York city in 1946 and was raised in Los Angeles. After receiving a bachelor's degree in political science and a master of fine arts in cinema from ucla (1968, l969) he spent two years as a copywriter for a small studio city, California. His writing career began when August Derleth bought a long Lovecraftian letter of Alans in 1968 and much to Alans surprise, published it as a short story in Derleth's bi-annual magazine "the Arkham Collector". Sales of short fiction to other magazines followed. His first attempt at a novel, the Tar-Aiym Krang, (has spawned a popular series of Pip and Flinx adventure sequels, at the time of writing this, 13 Pip and Flinx novels...

Maximus-Qualitus 27.01.2008 · Read review
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Dean Koontz " Watchers"

Advantages: Superb read,
Disadvantages: none!!

...I read Watchers quite a while ago bit it still sticks in my mind whenever I think of a decent book. I have read a few Dean Koontz books and I believe this to be one of his better reads. Some books make the jump to film I do not think they could make watchers into an enjoyable film because its incredibly unbelievable but whilst reading books that doesn't matter because your imagination runs wild. My imagination went mad when I read this book and I couldn't put the book down until I had completed it and when I finished it I felt almost empty its a feeling only finishing a really good book can give you. The characters in the book consist of Travis Cornell a pretty normal bloke who has become depressed whilst he's walking around the American wilderness trying to recover his lost youth. He stumbles upon a beautiful Golden Retriever who...

jamesdaviesmv7557 18.10.2006 · Read review
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Dean Martin... Do you know him?

Advantages: 30 classic hits on one budget priced album nicely made
Disadvantages: Not remastered but not that bad really it as sounds fine

...Dino Paul Crocetti, or Dean Martin as we all know him, member of the original Rat Pack, was one of the greatest performers of his time. I purchased this CD in Virgin some time ago now, so I don't know what the going rate online for this album currently is. There are many places you can look for cheap CDs but it isn't my job to list websites, but to review this compilation CD. First of all, I'm not sure how many young people Dean would appeal to. I think the younger generation ought to be introduced to him and this album is the perfect introduction. It has all his number one hits, some obscure songs and my personal favourite, Volare. Sadly, this compilation is not remastered in any way, but in some ways it adds to the closeness you feel while listening to the album. You feel he is in the same room with you. I think this album is...

cuteygirl 27.11.2007 · Read review
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Deans nice but pricey

Advantages: nice layout
Disadvantages: overpriced generally

...I am a fully qualified horticulturalist and I have visited Dean's on Seamer Rd Scarborough and also at Stockton On the Forest near York . I have to say that whilst their is a nice feel and atmosphere to the garden centres the prices are a little too high on many products. For example would you want to pay £22.00 for an apple tree ? I certainly would not but that is what they are asking . This I know is overpriced by at least a fiver . You can getb them by mail order for fifteen pounds for a start so why pay over twenty quid ? Also generally the other range of plants are on the high side . Herbs such as Lavender for two pounds again ain't cheap especially when they will be taking cuttings and growing them for virually no cost to them . I think on average they are ten percent overpriced but like anywhere there is the odd bargain to...

Gardenex 24.11.2000 · Read review
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Demon Seed by Dean Koontz

Advantages: addictive style of writing - you cant put it down!! short book (under 200 pages)
Disadvantages: Fluency of book not so good at times - repetitive phrases throughout, gets annoying!

...Demon Seed is a science fiction novel by Dean Koontz - the story is about a divorced 30 something woman called Susan, who lives in a large mansion alone in the country - due to being abused by her Father and also her ex-husband, she has a state of the art security system installed in the house - voice controlled lights, heating, electrical appliences, security camera's inside and out, electronic metal shutters for all the windows. Meanwhile, her ex-husband, Dr. Alex Harris, has just completed his project, called Adam 2, which is the first independant thinking computer in the world - the most intelligent computer ever created! What he didn't know was that Adam 2 was capable of feelings, needs, love & lust! Adam 2 manages to take control of Susan's security system in her house, and watches her, day & night, every day falling deeper in...

sterpen83 27.07.2006 · Read review
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