Very good & swift read. A great Koontz book. This was probably one of the fastest reads I've had. I totally forgot I had seen the movie that this book was based on until most of the way through the book. Yes, I said the movie that the book was based on. Koontz wrote this adaption from the screenplay of the same title. I don't remember a lot from the movie (it was an 80's horror film) but after reading the book I've got to go back & watch it again now. Definitely a book I would recommend to anyone who enjoys Koontz or a good horror read.

Spooky, creepy and scary. Do not read at night alone!

This is one of the most creepiest books I have read. I read it when I was younger and it scared me silly. It took me forever to willingly go on a carnival funhouse ride again!!! Must read of Dean Koontz!!!

A fast and fun read from Mr. Koontz. Starts off with a bang, pauses in the middle for plot and character development, then finishes off with a great showdown! Very entertaining read.

Read this one years ago when Koontz called himself Owen West. I am not an avid Koontz reader but this was one that I really enjoyed and have read more than once. The story is about a teenage girl & her friends who decide to sneak into a funhouse and end up being fighting for their lives against a freakish monster.

One of Koontz early books, it was good, I enjoyed it.

A bit darker and more "twisted" than his usual fare, but still rates as probably my 2nd favorite Koontz novel.

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This is a very exciting book and easy to read. Flows well from one chapter to the next. My first by this author, but I plan to read more.

The developement and interaction of the characters was done so well it kept me glued to my chair. The ending of the book left a lot to be desired on my part. It felt like there were things that were still unresolved and I hate that in an ending.

This book sounded like it had potential from the blurb. I was sorely disappointed. The characters were underdeveloped and incredibly one dimensional. There was a lot of potential to build on certain plot points, but each route Koontz took the easy way out with his conviniently written characters. The ending...well I won't spoil it for you, but let me assure you there is NOTHING to spoil. That's right. The book ends with absolutely no closure. The protagonist (of the chapter, it jumps to so many different characters) doesn't figure out what the hell happened, the mother doesn't find out about a revenge plot and NOTHING was resolved. I read the afterword hoping there was a secret page somewhere that went "psych! Here's the real ending! Thanks for playing along!" I was really upset I wasted my time on this book.

The only positive thing I can say about this book is that at least it was a quick read. I had problems forcing myself to read it simply for its absurdity, but once you are reading, the pages turn quickly.

So yes. Koontz has written some good books. This is not one of them. I recommend reading something like Life Expectancy or The Servants of Twilight if you want to read something silly and unlikely, but at least well written and thought out.

This is an excellent book. Very scary!!

Once there was a girl who ran away and joined a traveling carnival. She married a man she grew to hate, and birth to a child she could never love. A child so monstrous that she killed it with her own hands. Twenty-five years later, Ellen Harper has a new life, a new husband, and tow normal children. Joey loves monster movies and Amy is about to graduate from high school. But their mother drowns her secret guilt in alcohol and prayer. The time has come for Amy and Joey to pay for her sins...Because Amy is pregnant and the carnival is coming back to town.

My first Koontz book. Not overly impressed. I like Richard Laymon for his horror and freakout stuff. Koontz writes like King and Saul...lots of rambling and not enough description. I like the concept of the horror stuff happening in a funhouse though.

This version was supposed to be how Koontz driginally wanted the story,very diffrent.

Once there was a girl who ran away and joined a carnival, married a man she grrew to hate, gave birth to a child she could never love. A child so monstrous she killed it with her bare hands. 25 years later the carnival is coming to town. People are supposed to scream in a funhouse.

Koontz delivers shock and awe.

good read. Keeps you thinking.

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