Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
It's a thrilling read, sometimes creepy, sometimes gory. The characters are quite stereotpyical and unsurprising, but I like how in this novel they look for scientific, logical answers to something that seems illogical. The plot and resolution may not hold up much when you think about it too closely, but that's fine. It's kind of serious but still pulpy, using convenience tomove the plot forward, and the end result is mainly entertainment. Enjoyable, easy to read entertainment with some good scares. Essentially that's what Dean Koontz set out to produce when he was asked to write a horror novel, and he succeeded at that.
As I always do, I'll point out the ever-present fatphobia. I wasn't surprised to encounter a character here who is fat because he's evil, but I still hated it. Other shit is sprinkled in here and there in this 80s novel - your nuggets of sexism and racism, but clearly not meant to be these things (except when they come from an actual supposed-to-be piece of shit character) - but overall it isn't too horrific to read in 2024.
As I always do, I'll point out the ever-present fatphobia. I wasn't surprised to encounter a character here who is fat because he's evil, but I still hated it. Other shit is sprinkled in here and there in this 80s novel - your nuggets of sexism and racism, but clearly not meant to be these things (except when they come from an actual supposed-to-be piece of shit character) - but overall it isn't too horrific to read in 2024.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Violence
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Minor: Animal death, Sexual assault
This was my first time reading Koontz and I really enjoyed it. This book was paced perfectly and kept me engaged. I felt like the story was drawing me in and at times I couldn't put it down. If you enjoy a little crazy otherworldly action you will love this book.
slow-paced
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Empezó muy bien y siguió bien hasta más de la mitad, mantuvo el suspenso y el terror. Pero en el último cuarto de la novela, cuando se sabe la naturaleza y el origen del mal que enfrentan los protagonistas, la cosa se pone muy poco creíble. Algo así no puede existir y ser coherente con su propia naturaleza y origen. Al final, el título no encaja con el argumento.