A review by erat
Elsewhere by Dean Koontz

adventurous emotional mysterious reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

The sentence that kept running through my head as I read this book: "MAKE BETTER CHOICES, PEOPLE!"

I get it. The book wouldn't be suspenseful if the characters always did the right thing. Still...GAAAAHHH.

I did like the story. It's a fine summer read, and lucky me, I read it in winter. Maybe I'll re-read it in a few months. 

The ending, like so many endings nowadays, felt rushed. Are authors being told to keep their books short? Is there a reason why so many books are magically only 300-350ish pages long? Let the stories be told, publishers. Sheesh. 

I won't hold it against DK. This book kept me entertained. That's all I ask for.