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bgg616's review against another edition
2.0
Satanism, deals with the devil, time travel, dysfunctional alcoholic - really? I was confused in the beginning of the book, and by the end dissatisfied. I won't be reading any more Dean Koontz. If I want horror (which I rarely indulge in), I'll read Stephen King.
pat32's review
4.0
A great anthology book it would have been a five star review but two stories in the book let it down
ccopeland28's review against another edition
2.0
Note: This was the audio version of the short story Strange Highways and not the book Strange Highways which is a collection of short stories, including the title story.
This story was weak for me. I knew where it was headed and the outcome much earlier than I think was intended. Also, it seemingly out of nowhere turned into a religious good vs. evil story. And really, I think that the revelation the girl brings up at the end of the story is something she should have brought up when Joey is trying to explain to her that just a bit ago he was a 45 year old man and now he is 20, but whatever.
This story was weak for me. I knew where it was headed and the outcome much earlier than I think was intended. Also, it seemingly out of nowhere turned into a religious good vs. evil story. And really, I think that the revelation the girl brings up at the end of the story is something she should have brought up when Joey is trying to explain to her that just a bit ago he was a 45 year old man and now he is 20, but whatever.
numbat's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
I liked the setting but the plot and the magical stuff felt under done.
not_irish_patrick's review against another edition
3.0
This is a collection of short stories, that range from horror, scifi, thriller, hopeful, and melancholy.
I found it to be one of the few Koontz books, that I just felt blah about. Besides the fist story, which the book gets its name from, none of the stories really grabbed my interest. I ended up having to push myself, to finish the book. Some of the stories seemed to be very predictable. Overall, the first story is worth the read, if you can get the book for free, but the rest of the book is just okay of a read.
I found it to be one of the few Koontz books, that I just felt blah about. Besides the fist story, which the book gets its name from, none of the stories really grabbed my interest. I ended up having to push myself, to finish the book. Some of the stories seemed to be very predictable. Overall, the first story is worth the read, if you can get the book for free, but the rest of the book is just okay of a read.
melg's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this! I know a lot of people aren't big on short stories, but I've always liked them. Just another example of why Koontz is my favorite author. Also, don't skip the notes to the reader at the end. It's quite fun to read. 😊
random73's review against another edition
4.0
I picked this James Spader narrated audiobook up at a library sale for $2. Spader's insanely deep voice is delightfully creepy. I enjoyed the hell out of this story of a road trip to Iowa and back. If you like audiobooks and come across this admittedly older recording (my truck still has a cassette player) go for it.
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