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A review by walzkiddo
Whispers by Dean Koontz
4.0
A solid four from Mr. Koontz. Here's why: This book may have been split into two sections, but to me it felt like more of a three-parter: the inciting incidents, the aftermath, and the climax. These three parts worked well together, but considered apart, their weaknesses become apparent.
Part One: five stars, right off the bat. Fantastic dialogue and characterization. Incredibly realistic action. Lovable people. Terrifying and mysterious villain. By the time Frank and Tony reconciled and Hilary had come to terms with her assailant, I was poised to enjoy this book all the way through and give a glowing review afterwards.
Part Two: four stars. Shaky dialogue but intriguing plot twists and action. Lots of drawn-out sex scenes. A little repetition but not so you'd notice. Still great writing, very emotional as well. Still admirable.
Part Three: three stars, barely. Rushed conclusion. Too much data-dumping in one place. Unbelievable dialogue. Weird, overcomplicated plot twists. Annoying and anticlimactic ending. Strange.
Averaging 5, 4, and 3 stars, this book is a 4. Not fantastic, but fun to read. An understandably admired early Koontz novel with a remarkable buildup to a lackluster conclusion. Good, but probably wouldn't read again. Next.
Part One: five stars, right off the bat. Fantastic dialogue and characterization. Incredibly realistic action. Lovable people. Terrifying and mysterious villain. By the time Frank and Tony reconciled and Hilary had come to terms with her assailant, I was poised to enjoy this book all the way through and give a glowing review afterwards.
Part Two: four stars. Shaky dialogue but intriguing plot twists and action. Lots of drawn-out sex scenes. A little repetition but not so you'd notice. Still great writing, very emotional as well. Still admirable.
Part Three: three stars, barely. Rushed conclusion. Too much data-dumping in one place. Unbelievable dialogue. Weird, overcomplicated plot twists. Annoying and anticlimactic ending. Strange.
Averaging 5, 4, and 3 stars, this book is a 4. Not fantastic, but fun to read. An understandably admired early Koontz novel with a remarkable buildup to a lackluster conclusion. Good, but probably wouldn't read again. Next.