tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post4408323014175039129..comments2024-03-28T07:26:40.144-07:00Comments on Coastal Horizons... <i>books, beaches, and backroad adventures</i>: The Good GuyLeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-7510270922612743072007-11-21T13:31:00.000-08:002007-11-21T13:31:00.000-08:00Joy - You'll just have to start in on it on Friday...Joy - You'll just have to start in on it on Friday. I've just started <B>The Darkest Evening of the Year</B> today and so far, so good. Hope he continues to be on my "good guy" list. ;)<BR/><BR/>Booklogged - I had to go back and read the entire last chapter! Great finale. As I mentioned to Joy, I've just started the new book and like it so far. I'll probably whip through it in a day or so, so stay tuned!<BR/><BR/>Stephanie - This is definitely one of his best. Maybe I just prefer his thrillers over his horror stuff. Or maybe I'm just a sucker for a nice romance. ;)<BR/><BR/>Katya - I agree about the happy ending thing. Sometimes it's a bit too contrived and implausible. The ending of this one was satisfactory and worked well. We'll see how his new one goes...<BR/><BR/>Megan - I haven't read Life Expectancy, but will add it to my TBR list. Thanks for the recommendation. Thanks for visiting my blog!<BR/><BR/>Gayla - You don't care for creepy books, do you? You probably wouldn't like most of Koontz's books, although this one is more of a thriller and it may surprise you. As far as Bel Canto and Patron Saint of Liars, I haven't read the latter, but have heard great things about it. I'll have to get a copy one of these days and give it a read. Thanks!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-80602438638260780372007-11-20T16:55:00.000-08:002007-11-20T16:55:00.000-08:00I never read the book by Koontz, but I did read "B...I never read the book by Koontz, but I did read "Bel Canto." I didn't like it as much as you as I liked "Patron Saint of Liars" much better. However, I was in a strange place while reading "Bel Canto" so someday I may reread it.<BR/><BR/>GaylaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-43889388069705566242007-11-20T12:27:00.000-08:002007-11-20T12:27:00.000-08:00I love reading a good Dean Koontz book every now a...I love reading a good Dean Koontz book every now and again when I need something I just can't put down, but I'm with you about the awkward and clunky "I'm trying too hard" metaphors that seem to crop up in his writing. It's very distracting and always makes me want to stop reading and say "What? It was like <I>what</I>??" <BR/><BR/>I read Life Expectancy recently and enjoyed it (because it was unputdownable and lacking in bizarre metaphors), and The Darkest Evening of the Year sounds very promising, so I guess I'll have to spend some more time reading Koontz soon! =)Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07751131767729086158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-91647307179044658722007-11-20T08:08:00.000-08:002007-11-20T08:08:00.000-08:00I go back and forth with him and it often has to d...I go back and forth with him and it often has to do with his endings. I like a happy ending as much as the next person but he used to stretch things beyond believability to achieve that. One of the reasons I liked the first Odd Thomas was that it's the first time I can remember where he didn't force a happy ending. I'm glad to hear this one is good.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12066257241391122732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-91242372976364784982007-11-19T07:48:00.000-08:002007-11-19T07:48:00.000-08:00Oh goodie!! I'm glad to hear Koontz is back!! H...Oh goodie!! I'm glad to hear Koontz is back!! He's long been one of my favorites, but I really haven't read any of his stuff lately. Looks like I should pick this one up!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05055676171075203563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-88562741310026376712007-11-18T23:25:00.000-08:002007-11-18T23:25:00.000-08:00That last paragraph was a heart stopper - you alre...That last paragraph was a heart stopper - you already have his next book. I think that's so unfair since I've stayed true to Koontz through all 3 Odd books! I hope The Darkest Evening proves to be good. I love settling into a Koontz book.<BR/><BR/>Glad you like Good Guy. I did, too. And even though Koontz goes a bit overboard on his dusk, dawn and night sky descriptions I usually like them. Overboard or not.Bookloggedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00651016653247142255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-56058226873787980412007-11-18T16:33:00.000-08:002007-11-18T16:33:00.000-08:00LES!!! Why did you say that?!? Grrr...the pressu...LES!!! Why did you say that?!? Grrr...the pressure! It's Thanksgiving week, so I best not start it or we won't be having a clean house or a dinner!<BR/><BR/>I just looked up my library account. It's due December 3rd, so the pressure is off. Whew! I guess I'll put the others aside to make room for Koontz. It's really not that difficult to do with such a rave review.<BR/><BR/>And...I'm so glad that he made it back onto your "Good Guy" list again. :)Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00832231139076878401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-56972243994735110892007-11-18T16:03:00.000-08:002007-11-18T16:03:00.000-08:00If you have 24 hours, you have enough time. This i...If you have 24 hours, you have enough time. This is quite the page-turner. Great cat-and-mouse thriller, a bit reminiscent of John Sandford's Prey series. Glad you enjoyed the review.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-48438215108275485912007-11-18T15:59:00.000-08:002007-11-18T15:59:00.000-08:00YEA! I'm so glad you liked this. I've had it by ...YEA! I'm so glad you liked this. I've had it by my bedside for at least six weeks and just haven't got to it. The last time I came by for a visit I saw that you were reading it and was eager to see your review. Yippee! <BR/><BR/>Unfortunately, I think my allotted renewals are up, so my copy will be due back to the library very soon. I don't think I have time to get to it before then. :(Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00832231139076878401noreply@blogger.com