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3.23 AVERAGE
3.23 AVERAGE
Wow. What a Twist of Events
This was on my first read by the author and honestly, I was immediately intrigued. The book is about 96 chapters in length with some really cool visual features between each part, along with the interactive front cover. Additionally, the narrator gave the book a sense of edginess as I read.
While I won’t spoil it for others, I did read many of the reviews which basically said that this wasn’t a good book or wasn’t the author’s best work. Since I haven’t read other books, I can’t say for sure, but it was heart wrenching in many areas and left me curious to know what would happen next. The main character was obsessed with Emily, so much so that he saw her in other people and everything reminded him of her. I read the book in 7 days, even with a busy schedule, so that says a lot about how much I enjoyed it.
This was on my first read by the author and honestly, I was immediately intrigued. The book is about 96 chapters in length with some really cool visual features between each part, along with the interactive front cover. Additionally, the narrator gave the book a sense of edginess as I read.
While I won’t spoil it for others, I did read many of the reviews which basically said that this wasn’t a good book or wasn’t the author’s best work. Since I haven’t read other books, I can’t say for sure, but it was heart wrenching in many areas and left me curious to know what would happen next. The main character was obsessed with Emily, so much so that he saw her in other people and everything reminded him of her. I read the book in 7 days, even with a busy schedule, so that says a lot about how much I enjoyed it.
There is a lot going on in this book, many parts had to be played twice.
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I didn’t like that he took a turn for a sci-fi ending. I would never have chosen to read this book if I couldn’t believe the reality of the mystery.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Physical abuse, Rape, Violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, Murder
One of my least favorite books by dean Koontz, couldn't even finish it
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
“Dean Koontz’s ‘The Other Emily’ takes readers on a twisting journey of lost love, impossible second chances, and terrifying promises. A decade ago, Emily Carlino vanished after her car broke down on a California highway. Writer David Thorne, still haunted by her disappearance, meets Maddison Sutton, who bears an uncanny resemblance to Emily. As the fantastic becomes credible, David’s obsession grows, and terror escalates. Koontz weaves a thought-provoking tale that keeps readers guessing until the end.”
I liked it but not as much as other Koontz's books I've read.
Liked the twist at the end-I thought I knew what was coming and then NOPE totally surprised. I just wish the end had been a little less abrupt