A review by ever_unread
The Bad Weather Friend by Dean Koontz

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

If you  just want some silly, mindless fun without any particularly high stakes - this could be worth a shot.

It reads a bit kiddish, I wasn't really sure who the intended audience was, but I can imagine 13 year old boys enjoy it and there's nothing that would make it inappropriate for them. We do also get a dual timeline, one of which follows Benny and a couple of friends having a bit of a crazy adventure in boarding school, which kids would likely get some fun from reading.

The breaking the fourth wall sections grated on me a bit, but I personally don't like them in general.

Overall, a fun, fast read, but if you're expecting a thriller/ horror/ adult novel, you might be a bit disappointed.