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3.68 AVERAGE
3.68 AVERAGE
I loved the Odd Thomas series so I thought I’d branch out and try another title by Koontz. Devoted was disappointing in comparison. There were too many story lines and too many characters crammed into too little space.
The Perfect book for this crazy time
This was the perfect read for being cooped up under quarantine. Edge of the seat suspense kept me reading too late into the night. However the characters are fully realized, terrifying villains (without the over-the-top cartoon qualities) and the heroes are good and inspiring without being saccharine. I was worried that the ending might be depressing and wasn't sure I could handle that right now, but the ending is hopeful. I hope there are sequels to come with Kipp and Woody and the rest of the gang!
This was the perfect read for being cooped up under quarantine. Edge of the seat suspense kept me reading too late into the night. However the characters are fully realized, terrifying villains (without the over-the-top cartoon qualities) and the heroes are good and inspiring without being saccharine. I was worried that the ending might be depressing and wasn't sure I could handle that right now, but the ending is hopeful. I hope there are sequels to come with Kipp and Woody and the rest of the gang!
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Dean Koontz’ writing, as always, is lovely. I love when he creates beautiful lonely characters, and brings them together into a community of appreciation.
He loves creating power-hungry integrity-lacking villains and how they seek to corrupt the world. And the very few who resist.
He especially loves dogs, and their special relationships with humans. He loves creating beautiful fluffies and how they bring joy into the world. If you love dogs? You’ll love this book.
(If you like dogs, but cannot interact with them because it will put your son in the hospital with an allergic reaction? You’ll feel excluded from Koontz’ future for humanity.)
He loves creating power-hungry integrity-lacking villains and how they seek to corrupt the world. And the very few who resist.
He especially loves dogs, and their special relationships with humans. He loves creating beautiful fluffies and how they bring joy into the world. If you love dogs? You’ll love this book.
(If you like dogs, but cannot interact with them because it will put your son in the hospital with an allergic reaction? You’ll feel excluded from Koontz’ future for humanity.)
I usually love Dean Koontz book, and I enjoyed this one, up to the last 10% or so. The story goes something like: interesting bad guy, dangerous medical testing, creepy bug guy, mute boy, psychic dog, danger danger danger, all the bad guys die easily in 20 pages and everyone lives happily ever after
Good dogs, good guys, bad guys (pretty disgusting bad guys). Classic Koontz.
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.5
I was hooked. But that's the quality of Dean Koontz writing. There were some loose threads and I was so hoping that the last 30 chapters add on to the story but sadly they didn't. An enjoyable one time read.
I was hooked. But that's the quality of Dean Koontz writing. There were some loose threads and I was so hoping that the last 30 chapters add on to the story but sadly they didn't. An enjoyable one time read.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Almost a return to the (much preferred) early Koontz style. He was a lot more graphic in his descriptions of the evilness of the bad guys than he was in early days, and I would prefer it to be otherwise. For a good writer, there is no need for that to build real suspense. I found myself skipping over sections, sometimes several pages, to avoid it. Nonetheless, the general plot and theme were reminiscent of his earlier books, especially one of my favorites, Watchers.