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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 '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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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Dean Koonts used to be a great story teller but now the only thing he writes well is the synopsis! Like many of his recent books, the synopsis sounds much better than the actual book. The characters are weak the story line is average at best and it is just another poor book by DK. Avoid and buy one of his earlier books that were a classic. Not sure what happened to DK story telling skills?
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As stated by a few other reviewers, the synopsis for this novel showed great potentional.
However, I got just 200 pages through and gave up. I felt no connection to the charactors, no real interest in the story which is boring, rushed and lacks any depth.
It's like Koontz has a contractual obligation to spit out X amount of novels in X amount of time, and is just writing any old rubbish, knowing that his name alone will sell them, regardless of quality. This reads like a first attempt novel, not the works of a seasoned and experienced author. I wish one could get a refund over such drivel.
Not all things improve with age, especially not horror writers. King has recently gone down the pan as well.
However, I got just 200 pages through and gave up. I felt no connection to the charactors, no real interest in the story which is boring, rushed and lacks any depth.
It's like Koontz has a contractual obligation to spit out X amount of novels in X amount of time, and is just writing any old rubbish, knowing that his name alone will sell them, regardless of quality. This reads like a first attempt novel, not the works of a seasoned and experienced author. I wish one could get a refund over such drivel.
Not all things improve with age, especially not horror writers. King has recently gone down the pan as well.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The premise harks back to some of DKs earlier (and better) works.
The story: an evil demon 'Ruin' takes possession of people and compels them to do the usual bad stuff. They're coming after our hero and his family who are the usual DK characters with the mandatory canine (except in this case it's actually the ghost of said canine). So far so predictable: you know what you're getting with DK.
But, and it's a big BUT, this book is boringly verbose at times and needs serious editing. It's 400 pages long and could easily be chopped back to 300: this would keep the pace up and not lose anything from the main story.
If you're new to DK, don't buy this. Buy The Bad Place, or Watchers or Lightning instead.
The story: an evil demon 'Ruin' takes possession of people and compels them to do the usual bad stuff. They're coming after our hero and his family who are the usual DK characters with the mandatory canine (except in this case it's actually the ghost of said canine). So far so predictable: you know what you're getting with DK.
But, and it's a big BUT, this book is boringly verbose at times and needs serious editing. It's 400 pages long and could easily be chopped back to 300: this would keep the pace up and not lose anything from the main story.
If you're new to DK, don't buy this. Buy The Bad Place, or Watchers or Lightning instead.
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what do the others know
Well how do i start but to say that this book is fantastic!!! I have a feeling some people judged this book too harshly as its more on the paranormal/supernatural edge and it just... Read more
Published 1 month ago by shetlandmiss
Best Dean Koontz Book Ever?
As a long-time Dean Koontz fan I've been very slightly disappointed with some of his recent titles, but with What The Night Knows he's back to his best! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Nigel Buckley
disappointed
I had read everything Dean Koontz had written before 'What the night knows'. The last 5 or 6 books have been poor with the exception of a couple of the 'Odd Thomas' books but... Read more
Published 2 months ago by colin
What I qould like to know
After being a life-long Koontz fan, I was excited to get hold of the new book. What a let-down. I got up to Chapter 26 and felt like I was losing the will to live. Read more
Published 3 months ago by scarlettdorothy
IT KNOWS THIS BOOK IS BAD...
Don't get me wrong. I am a fan of the author, but the last two books that I have read by him, this one included, have been deeply flawed. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Lawyeraau
What the night knows
Loved this book, brilliant reading, could not put it down from the start! would recommend this to anyone. Dean Koontz at his best. So easy to get into from the off set.
Published 5 months ago by Jenny
A change in direction finds Koontz interesting again
I've been reading Koontz for over 25 years now. I've hunted down early novels under his pseudonyms, and read the big best sellers. Read more
Published 5 months ago by reacheruk
LONG, with ups and downs.
I am a Huge Koontz fan and very aware that he hasn't always struck gold in is career especially in the last 2 decades. Read more
Published 5 months ago by frenchie
A welcome return to form
Detective John Calvino has a wonderful life, three sparky intelligent children - artistic 13 year old Zach, dreamer Naomi 11, and 8 year old latent psychic Minnie - home schooled... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Jo Bennie
Superb
Astonishing read and probably one of his best books. The bit with the duck was amazing. Where does this guy get his ideas from?!
Published 7 months ago by Norman Bates
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