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Praise for Dean Koontz:
‘A terrific pursuit story … clever, up-to-the-minute, and riveting’ Guardian
‘There’s surprise after surprise, including a killer finale … a read-in-one-go novel’ Independent on Sunday
‘Velocity hits its pace from the first page and races through to a suitably climactic ending’ Sydney Sunday Telegraph
‘Dean Koontz is not just a master of our darkest dreams, but also a literary juggler’ The Times
‘Psychologically complex, masterly and satisfying’ The New York Times
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Praise for Dean Koontz: 'A terrific pursuit story ! clever, up-to-the-minute, and riveting' Guardian 'There's surprise after surprise, including a killer finale ! a read-in-one-go novel' Independent on Sunday 'Velocity hits its pace from the first page and races through to a suitably climactic ending' Sydney Sunday Telegraph 'Dean Koontz is not just a master of our darkest dreams, but also a literary juggler' The Times 'Psychologically complex, masterly and satisfying' The New York Times
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Oh for the days when Dean Koontz wrote with a ceaseless rigour and a haunting rhythm and an 'R' in between his two names. In those days a new book by the author was an event and a welcome one at that; nowadays he seems to churn them out and they can fail to enthuse and to enthral and are often flabby and flaccid.
At least this is not yet another book about Odd Thomas and there are some gripping passages of prose. This is far more than a haunted house/hotel/apartment block novel with a time travel twist added to the mix. However,unlike earlier tomes such as Watchers and Night Chills this book does not grip and it never seems to entirely engage the reader or to move into top gear.
At least this is not yet another book about Odd Thomas and there are some gripping passages of prose. This is far more than a haunted house/hotel/apartment block novel with a time travel twist added to the mix. However,unlike earlier tomes such as Watchers and Night Chills this book does not grip and it never seems to entirely engage the reader or to move into top gear.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Dean Koontz's latest offering is set in luxurious appartments converted in the 1970's from The Pendleton, a palatial residence built by a tycoon in Victorian times on top of Shadow Hill. The residents are an odd mix of individuals, some interesting and likeable, some less so. Each of the many characters is introduced with a vividly painted portrayal of their current perceptions and beliefs for the future. They include a successful songwriter who is the mother of an ambitious 8 year old boy (Winny),two elderly ladies and their housekeeper, a retired attorney turned amateur Pendleton historian, a hitman, a financial advisor,a would-be writer with an autistic daughter (Iris), a deranged scientist, a corrupt ex-senator, good and bad security guards amongst many others. The depth of the descriptions rather labours the first half of the book and begs the question of the reader as to where the narrative is going especially as there are no readily identifiable lead figures to take the story forward and become engaged with .A distinct lack of character interaction is disappointing with any occurring reported by the author rather than directly quoted.
The residents of the building are exposed to eerie, chilling experiences in a 38 year cyclical fashion. Creepy shadows, unidentifiable sounds, CCTV images that cannot relate to the confines of the building. These phenomena get progressively more perverse and genuinely frightening and are graphically described by Koontz. The myriad of characters tend to bounce off each other which can make the tale confusing. Perseverance is recommended as the second half of the book picks up and develops what had hitherto been a thin plot. This becomes clearer as the relationships between the characters so elaborately introduced earlier come together tying some loose ends. Twists and turns with further revelations lead to an ending that I found unexpected (others may disagree).
This is a longish book,but kept my interest. I was intrigued as to how the book would unravel. Digs by the author on inhumanities and uncertainty of use of scientific developments are hinted at. I have only read a handful of Dean Koontz's books. This seems a somewhat different style with a blend of supernatural horror with a tad of science fiction added. My daughter brought this to read on a flight back from New York. She fell asleep half-way through and couldn't be bothered to read the rest. She would have given it two stars on what she had digested (she is a prolific reader). I confess that I enjoyed it overall.
3.5 stars.
The residents of the building are exposed to eerie, chilling experiences in a 38 year cyclical fashion. Creepy shadows, unidentifiable sounds, CCTV images that cannot relate to the confines of the building. These phenomena get progressively more perverse and genuinely frightening and are graphically described by Koontz. The myriad of characters tend to bounce off each other which can make the tale confusing. Perseverance is recommended as the second half of the book picks up and develops what had hitherto been a thin plot. This becomes clearer as the relationships between the characters so elaborately introduced earlier come together tying some loose ends. Twists and turns with further revelations lead to an ending that I found unexpected (others may disagree).
This is a longish book,but kept my interest. I was intrigued as to how the book would unravel. Digs by the author on inhumanities and uncertainty of use of scientific developments are hinted at. I have only read a handful of Dean Koontz's books. This seems a somewhat different style with a blend of supernatural horror with a tad of science fiction added. My daughter brought this to read on a flight back from New York. She fell asleep half-way through and couldn't be bothered to read the rest. She would have given it two stars on what she had digested (she is a prolific reader). I confess that I enjoyed it overall.
3.5 stars.
Format:Hardcover
What a disappointment, absolute rubbish. I'm half way through and don't have the inclination to read any further. This is the very first time I've been moved to write a review about anything but I felt that this book is so bad that it deserves one.
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77 Shadow Street
I am a great fan of Dean Koontz. I started reading his books over 10 years ago, beginning
with "Out of the Corner of his Eye" and "False Memory". Read more
with "Out of the Corner of his Eye" and "False Memory". Read more
Published 15 days ago by David2012
Koontz at his usual best
Koontz is genius and keeps you wanting to turn pages as ever - he is a master at engaging the audience and making them believe in what is happening/
Published 1 month ago by K. Hall
Spooky
This is the first book by Dean Koontz that I have read. I used to love reading horror as a teenager but it is the first time for a long time that I have dipped into this... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Dot
must do better
I can only repeat what almost everyone else has said, life long Koontz fan, but this was a waste of money. Could only manage a few pages at a time and struggling to finish it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Penfold
Avoid unless you are a Koontz completist...
Oh dear. As a lifelong lover of Koontz's work, I desperately wanted to like this book. I really did. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Russ Smith
77 Shadow Street
'77 Shadow Street' is probably Dean Koontz's best book to date. Far away from his days of Dean R. Koontz and formula shock horror, this is a well-written book with lots of... Read more
Published 2 months ago by DAVID M. MCKEE
I Thought it was good.
I dont know why this book has been slated so much as I thought it was rather good.
Ok it wasnt 'grip on to the edge of your seat' but it was well thought out and interesting -... Read more
Ok it wasnt 'grip on to the edge of your seat' but it was well thought out and interesting -... Read more
Published 2 months ago by N. Gooda
Not That Bad!!
I was surprised at so many negative reviews here. I found it very readable and certainly not boring. Theres no slow build up. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Conrad1965
Disappointed Fan
I too have read every book written by Dean Koontz and always look forward to anything new. This book was terrible. Boring, long-winded, no characters you can identify with. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sean Ryan
Kaleidoscopic Koontz
Imagine every Koontz novel written, transposed and interwoven as viewed through a kaleidoscope and you'll be close to the story of 77 Shadow Street. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. G. Battle
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