Helpful Score: 2
I know that some people don't like this book. I, however, really enjoyed Koontz's step away from the norm in this novel. The characters are original, and the story keeps you guessing about their connections until the end. The main character reflects on his life throughout the book, but I feel that most of this introspect adds to the storyline. The main characters both guard their emotions and histories until the end, so the added information is essential to understanding. This book is not a contemporary detective novel or the standard spook novel. This book kind of reminds me of a cross between the Phantom of the Opera and Neverland but darker. This book also speaks volumns about mankind and our quest for power. If you're looking for classic Koontz, you won't find it here. I'll give the book four and a half stars. I read the book in two days; it kept my interest. I hope to see more like this from Koontz.
Helpful Score: 2
This is a wonderful story! It reminded me of the older books Koontz had written that made me a fan of his. It was interesting in the beginning but it didn't pull me in right away. The story is told by Addison, who is living his life hidden beneath the city and it unfolds in the present and glimpses of the past leading up to how he came to be there. I was curious to know the answers, but then on page 68, it scared me so much that I didn't want to read it alone in a room at night! It has some genuinely creepy elements, but in the end is beautifully written and has wondrous elements, as well. I loved it!
Helpful Score: 1
I used to really like and looked forward to Koontz books but it's been years now that his had a really good book!
This book is just narrative, very very little dialogue at all and just didn't make much sense to me.
I didn't get far because a book has to offer something in the first 50 pages and this one doesn't!
This book is just narrative, very very little dialogue at all and just didn't make much sense to me.
I didn't get far because a book has to offer something in the first 50 pages and this one doesn't!
