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Elsewhere by Dean Koontz

amarasanti's review

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5.0

I love Dean Koontz books! This is another one that just pulls you in from the start and keeps you on the edge till the end. If you like his typical fantasy partnered with reality style then you will definitely like this.

odustin's review

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5.0

I did not expect this from Koontz. This is a fantastic story about the multiverse and I throughly enjoyed. Definitely read this one.

geminiwilder's review

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adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

cannibalsnack's review

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4.0

After a few months of reading exclusively screenplays this was my return to novels. This has to be one of the more effective page turners I've ever read. Excellent suspense novel.

I will say though it was quite corny at times and the character development was about as subtle as a gorilla on horseback at an accountant convention.

lianareadsblog's review against another edition

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4.0

4.5 stars

It’s been a few years since I’ve read Dean Koonz book and it’s nice to come back to an author you enjoy his writing and adventure stories. 

Elsewhere is a different type of novel though. It implies two different worlds, the existence of a multiverse and the main characters can jump in between them just using a key/device left on their hands by a runaway homeless turned out to be a scientist that wants to discover a better universe to live in and to get Michelle, Jeffy’s wife, back into the family. 

It’s fast-paced action with interesting characters, especially Amity, with many suspenseful moments and in my opinion, it reads more like sci-fi, although I must admit that I haven’t read many in my life. 

There are a few that left me questioning and I still need answers, but overall it’s a splendid book that many readers will enjoy. 

Very grateful to the publisher Harper Collins UK for my review copy

theopanov's review

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3.0

Не успяха да ни се получат нещата с тази книга. В един момент я маркирах като недочетена на 40%, после все пак реших да си я дочета докрай, макар и малко по-ускорено. Та каквито ми бяха впечатленията на 40% от историята, така си останаха и на 100%. Не открих нещата, които очаквах да открия и така…

Накратко не успях да навляза достатъчно убедително в света на тази история, нито се получи добро свързване с персонажите. Като усещане ми беше абсолютно еднаква с The Space Between Worlds от миналата година.

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Макар книгата да гравитира около сюжет с паралелни светове, да предлага динамично действие, не при всеки автор обаче може да се получи интригуващо и вълнуващо четиво.

Все пак покрива минимума ми от 3 звезди.

P.S. Като утешение поне корицата на книгата изглежда много красива.

__karen__'s review against another edition

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5.0

Oh, what a good book! I read it in 3 or 4 sittings. The story is so compelling that I didn't want to put it down.

adebrock's review

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adventurous

3.75

warriorpickle's review against another edition

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3.0

Good multiverse fun

I love Dean Koontz. I haven't read one of his books in a while, but I love him. He is a great author and I was happy to get back to one of his books!

This was a solid entry. Fun from beginning to end. Plus I always love a good romp through a multiverse story!

This book is like piece of comfort food. It's not gonna blow anyone's mind, but it was fun the while way through. With well written characters and an interesting enough plot to keep your turning those pages.

If you like multiverse stories or stories with endearing families this is definitely a fun little book to check out.