Frank H. (perryfran) reviewed on 7/4/2015 + 1187 more book reviews

This book was really not what I expected...it was much more! The story is told by Addison Goodheart, who calls himself one of the hidden. He must hide his appearance from everyone because if he doesn't, he will be attacked and possibly killed by people who cannot bear to gaze upon his face. His adopted father is a similar being with the same repulsiveness. The two of them also have the ability to see strange and/or evil beings that Addison calls the fogs and the clears. One of the fogs appeared to have inhabited a marionette that plays a key role in the story. Then during a night visit to the library Addison meets Gwyneth, a girl who is a social phobic and cannot stand to be touched. However, Gwyneth seems to know that she and Addison belong together and they possess a uniqueness that is vital to the survival of mankind. The book is in essence a tragic love story given that Addison must stay hidden beneath a ski mask and Gwyneth cannot be touched. But all is not as it seems, the novel goes into a different direction than expected and the ending is quite hopeful and profound. Koontz tells the story in very eloquent and spell-binding prose. I would highly recommend this one!

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