Michelle Posted August 1, 2005 Posted August 1, 2005 Most people that I ask about this guy will say that they loved some of his books, and didn't like others. I'm the same, and I'm never sure whether to buy a new book of his, just in case it's one I don't like. Although I know tastes vary, I thought it might be helpful to list some of the titles we've either liked or not liked, perhaps with a quick reason and/or review. I'll have to go and peek through Amazon to remember, and get back to you.... Quote
Michelle Posted August 1, 2005 Author Posted August 1, 2005 Ok... Mine will probably be a list of the ones I enjoyed, as I tend to forget the ones I didn't! Frankenstein, Book One - this is the latest of his that I've read, and it is enjoyable.. it takes the Frankenstein story a step further. In fact, I'm looking forward to Book two. The Taking - Fascinating book, with an end that I wasn't quite expecting! As with alot of books like this, you have such a build up, that the ending is always a slight 'let-down' Still a good book. False Memory - this was a good thriller. Demon Seed - a quick, easy read. Highly enjoyable though. The rest I remember reading, and enjoying, but couldn't tell you much about them. To me, that's typical of Koontz.. most books are enjoyable enough at the time, but nothing too outstanding. The Eyes of Darkness From the Cornor of His Eye - This one was unusual, but good. The Servants of Twilight Tick Tock The Sole Survivor Quote
Debbie Posted August 1, 2005 Posted August 1, 2005 Watchers was fantastic, and I enjoyed The Taking Can't think of titles of others off hand, I will look them up when I get home Debbie Quote
Louise Posted August 2, 2005 Posted August 2, 2005 I have never read a Dean Koontz, although I do have one of his books on my shelf - Fear Nothing Maybe one day ill get to it! Quote
Stuart Posted August 7, 2005 Posted August 7, 2005 I enjoyed all of his books I have read. I can't tell you have of the titles, but Watchers was one of them. Quote
Maureen Posted September 23, 2005 Posted September 23, 2005 I only remember reading "Hideaway" of his ages ago, and I believe I quite enjoyed that..... Quote
Chance Posted September 30, 2005 Posted September 30, 2005 He is one of my mother's favorite authors. I have tried, but usually quit midway. It is funny how one person can love something and another just can't stand it! Quote
Loricat Posted October 4, 2005 Posted October 4, 2005 When I was a young teenager, I read a book of his called Whispers and thought it was one of the creepiest novels I ever read. However, I tried reading him again as an adult and I just wasn't impressed. And I usually like horror stuff. Quote
Kell Posted October 18, 2005 Posted October 18, 2005 Lightning is my favourite - a wonderfully dark exploration into the posibility of time travel. But don't let that put you off, it's not at all sci-fi-ish - it's thriller through & through! A must-read for anyone who fancies giving him a try. It's quite possibly the most well-thought out & cleverist of all his offerings to date. Quote
Kell Posted December 8, 2005 Posted December 8, 2005 I didn't enjoy Shadowfires - it just wasn't up to his usual high standard. Very disappointed. Then again, I'm not really into zombies... Quote
Inanna Posted January 4, 2006 Posted January 4, 2006 I have read all of his books to date and found that the only one I didn't like was 'Mr Murder' just couldn't get into that, though I did read it all I was not impressed. I love the way he varies his writing, the book of his that has most surprised me was 'The Taking' ~ WOW did that ever give me the shivers LOL. My most favourite characters were in 'Life Expectancy', think I spent alot of that book crying with laughter, and such a brilliant story. But my all time top 10 of his books are: Watchers Strangers Lightening Life Expectancy Midnight Intensity Velocity The Sole Survivor Whispers The Eyes Of Darkness Quote
Michelle Posted January 4, 2006 Author Posted January 4, 2006 The Taking was weird, wasn't it? Very different, but hard to put down. Quote
Inanna Posted January 4, 2006 Posted January 4, 2006 The Taking was weird, wasn't it? Very different, but hard to put down. Definitely, not many books give me goosebumps LOL Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted January 6, 2006 Posted January 6, 2006 I enjoyed The Taking, I got it in a charity shop for about 50p ( I get most books from charity shops ). I thought it was well written, and I liked the creepiness of it too! Quote
Kell Posted January 6, 2006 Posted January 6, 2006 I got The Taking last Xmas off Dale - I really enjoyed that one. Quote
Michelle Posted January 6, 2006 Author Posted January 6, 2006 The ending certainly surprised me.. I didn't see that coming! Quote
Inanna Posted January 6, 2006 Posted January 6, 2006 Its one of the things I like about Dean's books, alot of the endings totally catch me off guard, I have this annoying habit of thinking I can predict the ending in most books (especially whodunnits), keeps me on my toes when I get it wrong Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted January 6, 2006 Posted January 6, 2006 I agree Inanna! I like Deans' work and the way he draws you in then changes things right at the last minute ! *read The Taking* hehe ! Quote
Inanna Posted April 11, 2006 Posted April 11, 2006 I see there is to be a third instalment in the Odd Thomas series Brother Odd is due to be released sometime in November can't wait Quote
Inanna Posted May 11, 2006 Posted May 11, 2006 Only 2 months till his next book is released, I think he needs to write quicker LOL Quote
ilovedthewayshesaidla Posted May 18, 2006 Posted May 18, 2006 I liked The Face... but never ended up finishing it because of exams etc. However, interesting as it was, some parts got extremely tedious and were a put off. Perhaps another reason I never bothered finishing it! Quote
Jules Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 I've read nearly all of Koontz's work, and I agree that it is quite variable in quality. A lot of my favourites tend to be his older books. My favourites include: Intensity Watchers Strangers The Door to December Sole Survivor Lightning Sorry to those who liked it, but I absolutely loathed The Taking. It's the worst book I've ever finished. It really did bore me, with its multi-page descriptions of rain, and it never seemed to actually get anywhere, before its complete cop-out of an ending. Perhaps I just missed the point! :? I also couldn't get into Icebound (gave up halfway), Demon Seed and the ones about Christopher Snow. I currently have three of his books on my TBR pile - Velocity and the two Frankenstein books. Quote
Kell Posted June 22, 2006 Posted June 22, 2006 I enjoyed The Taking, but nowhere near as much as some of his others. My favourite remains Lightning - I love that one. The whole concept was so cleverly thought-out, even including the ever-tricky topic of paradox (which is often left dangling loose in time-travel stories). There is just something about this one that sticks in my mind & every now & then I find myself remembering little bits of it & thinking to myself "oh yes, that bit was really good!" Quote
Michelle Posted June 22, 2006 Author Posted June 22, 2006 Velocity was disappointing, but I did enjoy the Frankenstein books. Quote
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