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3.68 AVERAGE
3.68 AVERAGE
I have read pretty much everything Dean Koontz has ever written and this is one of the best, definitely up there with Watchers. I have noticed a shift in Koontz's writing after his beloved Trixie came into his life. All his books have dogs now, usually golden retrievers, and they are treated as serious characters. Kipp is one of the main characters in Devoted. His abilities are unique, abilities I wish all dogs had or maybe they do but unlike Woody I can't hear them. Woody is an autistic boy living with his widowed mother. At 11, he reads on a college level but he has never spoken. Lee Shackett is the evil found in all Koonts's books, and he is truly scary, an evil truly possible. A greedy CEO of a company that is researching "a cure for cancer" where a leak has occurred, he is becoming. Becoming what? You will need to read the book. He is the character who produces the gore in the book-not a lot but definitely gory. Add bad cops and a little romance in the mix with Koontz's linguistic ability and you have a book I truly loved. I listened to the book and Eduardo Ballerini did an excellent job as usual. He is one of the best.
Pretty standard
It was a good suspense but nothing mind blowing. The characters were standard Dean Koontz, a strong woman, a kid, a dog.
It wasn’t bad but there was nothing superb. Just a good easy read with light suspense.
It was a good suspense but nothing mind blowing. The characters were standard Dean Koontz, a strong woman, a kid, a dog.
It wasn’t bad but there was nothing superb. Just a good easy read with light suspense.
I absolutely loved this book. There is always something magical about Dean Koontz writing. Yes the book has violence and horror, but it also has heart and good feelings. I highly recommend!!
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I enjoyed this read! it was fast-paced with (mostly) short chapters from multiple povs, which I typically enjoy. I honestly think this book might have had *too many* character pov chapters. I felt like we got solid insight into some characters in part one and then nothing else to further develop those characters in the rest of the book, which was disappointing to me. overall, this was definitely darker and creepier than the thrillers I typically read, but I might have to check out some more of koontz’s books!
The premise was interesting, but the execution couldn't hold my attention at all.
This book was a disappointment. I find that Dean Koontz runs hot and cold for me. This was cold. The story was too fantastical in all matters.
3.5 stars. Very cool concepts, but the way he describes women is very off sometimes.
Fun read! I loved how the autistic boy and dog communicated with their minds.
It usually only takes me about a day to finish a Koontz story, but in all honesty... I was so hesitant for this one to end. I drink these books in like a dying man would drink water in the desert and it's so hard sometimes for the story to end. It is hard for me to pick a favorite Koontz, but I've always held to "Watchers" as being my top favorite. I think that "Devoted" has now taken that top spot, and for so many wonderful reasons. Like all of his stories, there is a darkness and an evil that must be stopped, must be fought against. But more importantly, there is good. Good in people, good in dogs, and hope; always hope. I loved SO many of the characters, even if they were just in the story for a short period of time, but Woody, the autistic boy, he completely stole my heart. So much is a mystery when it comes to autism, and I'm sure each child is different, but I know how smart and how special they are, especially to those who love them and care for them. Koontz always creates strong and yet lovable female characters, and the mother of Woody, Megan, was no exception to that. Kipp, the dog, is of course an absolute heart-stealer for all the usual reasons that dogs are, but also for many more mysterious and wonderful reasons than can be summed up in a review. I look forward to reading this many, many times over and over in my life, especially when the days seem darkest and I need a little bit of hope to brighten my world.