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3.66 AVERAGE
3.66 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It was okay. Some parts really did freak me out but sometimes it got a little confusing/unfocused. If you love Dean Koontz, you'll probably like this one but if you haven't read any of his books before, maybe don't start with this one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Rape, Murder
Moderate: Incest, Mental illness, Stalking
Minor: Cursing, Blood
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
An early Dean Koontz novel that shows the beginnings of a series of Koontz cliches that would survive many of his books to come. Slow paced in some places, but suspenseful in others. An almost overly complicated history of the 'villain' lead up to an almost plainly quick and simple conclusion. Over all: Meh.
From what I read online, this is the book that started Koontz off from small time writer to household name. It's good but a little predictable and a little unfocused.
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Whispers - Dean Koontz
📚 📚 📚 / 5
I didn't know which way this book was going which Is probably why it kept me interested. It read like it was going too be a supernatural thriller, is the villain a ghost or a demon but it was actually more a psychological drama which included childhood trauma and murder.
What I wasn't expecting was the cheesy romantic side too the story. This is my first Dean Koontz book so was expecting the murder and horror but not the very fast paced romance side.
The overall story was OK but the ending was a bit abrupt for the length of the book and left me feeling a bit flat.
📚 📚 📚 / 5
I didn't know which way this book was going which Is probably why it kept me interested. It read like it was going too be a supernatural thriller, is the villain a ghost or a demon but it was actually more a psychological drama which included childhood trauma and murder.
What I wasn't expecting was the cheesy romantic side too the story. This is my first Dean Koontz book so was expecting the murder and horror but not the very fast paced romance side.
The overall story was OK but the ending was a bit abrupt for the length of the book and left me feeling a bit flat.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I've been a fan of Dean Koontz's work, books and writing for many years now, "Watchers" was my first adult book that I read and since then I've devoured novels like "Phantoms", "Mr. Murder" & "Midnight". "Twilight Eyes" I could not finish, because I found it way too dark for me to handle. But I am very familiar with his work and his special, phenomenal style. And this book was indeed something else! <3
THOUGH(!) I have to say, that this was not a supernatural book which it seemed, especielly after I had read the text on the back of the book, which disappointed me. I don't mean to spoil, but I assume that many other horror and ghost-story fans out there, like me, would want to know if the book they think is supernatural and paranormal in fact isn't.
This was more of a criminal, psychological thriller, though it of course was spooky at times since the reader thought it was something paranormal! And some things didn't get an explanation, which was anticlimactic to me. Some parts were also longwinded to me, and I got a bit tired of all the long police parts of the book, but overall I really really liked it!
This book was thrilling and exciting, it grabbed the reader by the heart, both romantically and thrillingly, and it was very wellcomposed with many twists. I loved the relationship between Tony and Hillary, and I did have a little bit of a crush on Tony ;) He seemed like the perfect, sweetest man!! <3
After having read this book, it felt like I had watched not a whole movie, but a whole TV-series, with several seasons and countless episodes! It felt like I had seen it all with my own eyes, maybe even lived through it. Yes, it feels like I've been an invisible observer of these weeks that Tony, Hillary, Frank and many others have lived through in this book. That is a marvelous feeling for sure! And a proof of what a good book this is, despite its minor flaws. Because when you get into it, and perhaps don't expect anything else than what it is, it's a real treat!
THOUGH(!) I have to say, that this was not a supernatural book which it seemed, especielly after I had read the text on the back of the book, which disappointed me. I don't mean to spoil, but I assume that many other horror and ghost-story fans out there, like me, would want to know if the book they think is supernatural and paranormal in fact isn't.
This was more of a criminal, psychological thriller, though it of course was spooky at times since the reader thought it was something paranormal! And some things didn't get an explanation, which was anticlimactic to me. Some parts were also longwinded to me, and I got a bit tired of all the long police parts of the book, but overall I really really liked it!
This book was thrilling and exciting, it grabbed the reader by the heart, both romantically and thrillingly, and it was very wellcomposed with many twists. I loved the relationship between Tony and Hillary, and I did have a little bit of a crush on Tony ;) He seemed like the perfect, sweetest man!! <3
After having read this book, it felt like I had watched not a whole movie, but a whole TV-series, with several seasons and countless episodes! It felt like I had seen it all with my own eyes, maybe even lived through it. Yes, it feels like I've been an invisible observer of these weeks that Tony, Hillary, Frank and many others have lived through in this book. That is a marvelous feeling for sure! And a proof of what a good book this is, despite its minor flaws. Because when you get into it, and perhaps don't expect anything else than what it is, it's a real treat!
dark
tense
another one of my favorite koontz books. i love the characters and how the mystery is unravelled. even after reading it multiple times, i find things i missed in previous reads. definitely one i will continue to reread!