Relentless Review
Relentless
Published: 2009
Author:
Dean Koontz
Genre:
American, Conspiracy, Fiction, Literature, Murder, Psychological,
Science Fiction, Suspense, Thriller
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Relentless Summary
The
Review
Relentless is a suspense thriller from bestselling
author Dean Koontz. The plot follows best-selling novelist Cullen
"Cubby" Greenwich, his wife, son, and family dog, Lassie, as they are
hounded and hunted by Shearman Waxx, a feared and respected national book
reviewer. Dean Koontz possesses a talent that few authors in ANY genre
characteristic. He is a master at creating absolutely astounding characters and
placing them in believable situations, with conversations and character
engagement that is purely a pleasure to read!! This book is yet another in a
long line of excellent, captivating reads!!
First a note… I wasn't supposed to
review this book for at least the next five days, but I had to get it out of
the way because I accidentally posted the summary of this novel on my summaries
blog. The reason for this is that my laptop is basically dead and I'm just
dragging its dead body around, and it's causing these kinds of mistakes because
I need to switch off my laptop in under 45 minutes or forcefully shut it down
by pressing the off button. After all, the system gets stuck and all my work is
lost if not saved on time. I'm sharing this information because I might make a
mistake or add a wrong link, so please let me know if you find a mistake or an
issue because I've noticed missing links and missing paragraphs in the last few
days since my laptop began to die.
I am a long-time Koontz fan, so I may be
considered biased in certain circumstances, but I still try to be as honest as
I can be. The difficulty is that I can't create a bogus bad review if a writer
has wonderful works. The core theme of this novel is the main guy - a
successful author - and his family being hounded by a psychotic book critic. A
fairly unique premise that piqued my interest. I was enjoying it more and more
as I read. I don't usually do spoilers in reviews, but there are some below.
It's the only way I can explain why I gave the points and recommendations I
offered. But don’t worry I am not actually going to tell what happens and will
be as cryptic as I can.
When it came down to it, I just found it
very simple to become concerned about the fate of the major characters. Author
Cubby and his wife Penny dedicate the book to providing this back and forth
interaction going which I'll openly acknowledge was actually hilarious for
perhaps the first few of the chapters although it gets turned further
than believing and just never fades away if you are not into this kind of
material then it may be as it sounds as I just typed or it may be as much fun
as I had with it so the choice is yours as a reader to decide if you want to
read that or not but for me it was amazing. They seem to always carve out time
to still have a page of back and forth zingers, even if they're almost certain
to be gunned down, blown to smithereens, or burned to a crisp. And that's not
all since the best conversation in the book is saved for their
six-year-old brilliant child Milo. I was so taken with his complicated
responses that I began wishing to meet a kid like that or even an adult who
could talk and understand what Milo was saying, but I know that many
readers who only read for fashion or socializing may begin skipping lines
whenever he and Cubby were chatting.
Dean Koontz's writings aren't
particularly realistic almost all of the time because I can suspend belief for
quite a while and towards the final moment this one managed to jump the shark
totally and utterly and gave me the ending that exploded my head and made me insanely
satisfied. There are also several mentions about how one of the central
protagonists will be dead by the end of the novel and - I cite - "their
lives will never be the same". I was sad and hurt while reading as if
someone I cared about was about to die, but that feeling was enough to keep me
reading to the end to find out what really happened in the hopes that something
good would happen and I would be happy at the end.
The point is, it happens and does not
happen at the same time, and you must read it to discover the magnificence that
made me madly happy at the end, yet it is not even death or no death situation.
This situation and the ending will undoubtedly shatter your brain into a
million pieces, and one of two things will happen to you: you will either be as
happy and goosebumpy as me, or you will burn the book and despise the author,
so just have fun getting there.
So, yes, I was quite pleased with this.
The author has demonstrated in the past that he can write impactful thrillers
with comedic elements, and you can try the much-underrated TickTock for a good
example, but Relentless is a bit different because of too much banter and the
double-edged sword ending, as I mentioned earlier, and it becomes a choice of
who is reading. I recommend it but first, read the review thoroughly to see
whether you are the type of reader that enjoys all of this or not.
Final Thoughts
Another excellent book in this writer's
illustrious career. I like how the narrative arc unfolds gradually and how the
characters come to terms with it. A nice tie-in to the Nameless series, which
was also fantastic.
Milo is the name of the kid. He's a
genius. Is this a sly shout out to the band Descendents, or a happy
coincidence?
I've noticed a few reader friends being
unable to accept a kid who can talk like Milo and do what he does because he is
too young. I must tell the readers that I have never met a kid like that, but I
was the one who was able to talk and discuss crazy science stuff with my granddad,
who was actually a dean of science. I finished a 30-volume encyclopedia and
almost all his books that were in his study by the age of five, and I was
asking my father questions that he had no idea about, and only my grandfather
was able to keep up because I was basically more advanced than him at the age
of five. We talked about robotics and even artificial intelligence at the time
when no one thought it was possible, but one thing that made him smile with a
proud grin was when I was telling him about the periodic table and some
experiments about Philosopher's Stone. But I discovered that making gold in
that manner is more expensive, so I gave up. Just Google Philosophers Stone to
get an idea of what I'm talking about. The
only reason I'm sharing this is that it is feasible to locate a kid like Milo,
and perhaps someone you already know is like him but you have no idea since you
may assume the kid is just talking about playing or his toys or games.
This is a fantastic novel full of
amazing and terrible events. Dean Koontz is the master of these earlier
thrillers. He immerses you in the exploits of the Greenwich-Boom family, and
you root for them all the way to the finish.
Synopsis
“Literary critic Shearman Waxx can kill a good
book with just a few acidly worded bon mots. And as one unlucky author is about
to discover, that’s not all he’s prepared to kill. . . .
From #1 New York Times bestselling master of suspense Dean Koontz comes a
mesmerizing thriller about the battle of wills that ensues when a successful
author and likable family man confronts a reclusive sociopath who wields an
all-too-deadly poison pen. Respect Shearman Waxx’s opinion and you might escape
with your career intact. Cross him and he’ll destroy you, your family, and
everything you hold dear. For the title “America’s most feared critic” isn’t
one Waxx takes lightly. He takes it literally. And now Cubby Greenwich, his
wife, Penny, their brilliant six-year-old Milo, and their uniquely talented
non-collie, Lassie, are all about to learn the true meaning of “culture war.”
BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Dean Koontz's The City.”
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Rating: 90/100
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The Good Guy Review
The Good Guy
Published: 29, May 2007
Author: Dean Koontz
Genre: American, Assassination, Fiction, Literature,
Mystery, Politics, Psychological, Sea Stories, Suspense, Thriller
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The Good Guy Summary
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Review
Dean Koontz's The Good Guy is a thriller
conspiracy novel. Koontz is an incredible author, and this is one of the most
distinctive works he has written. The narrative twists and turns and is just
strange enough to be convincing. It is enhanced by the ability to relish the
rich and descriptive sentences that he sprinkles throughout the text, which
look casual but definitely take hours to compose. Great artists make their work
appear simple, but it is not. I eagerly await his next book.
Like all of Koontz's works, you're
hooked from the first few pages. He grabs your attention and won't let it go.
With the same fluid manner, he carries you through suspense, terror, sympathy,
magic, and grief. Creates characters you adore as well as those you despise.
Takes you on an unexpected magical trip and forces you off a cliff, causing you
to fall softly yet with enormous power to the earth below. I've appreciated
every one of his novels that I've read.
I used the term "magic" a few
times in this review, but keep in mind that I am not talking about any magician
or someone employing magic in this narrative; the magic I am referring to is in
the author's writing and writing style as if you didn't know what I was talking
about.
The plot was fascinating and intriguing.
The major characters were cautious and refused to open up to anyone, but we
gradually discovered their darkest secrets. They were continuously fighting an
enormous challenge to discover why they were being pursued. It kept me
interested in what happened next.
This narrative of bravery and courage in
the face of an unknown opponent captivated me. It's difficult to always do the
right thing, but they found a way! Exciting and page-turning!
Great hook to start the narrative and
the ride continues to the last page. Most readers will have guessed the
protagonist's past, but it doesn't lessen the impact of the big revelation. Is
there going to be another Carrier book? If so, count me in. However, the
author's issue is that he seldom creates sequels and only a few series such as Frankenstein
and Odd Thomas. But, at the very least, the series he created are incredible,
and you can read and reread them as many times as you want, and each time they
seem new and exciting, with something new uncovered that you missed the last
time.
Dean Koontz's work is always full of
interesting characters, and he is an expert at describing the architecture and
botanical aspects of his settings. The plots and storylines are so well thought
out that you are immediately drawn into them. I've read almost all of his work
and have never come across a letdown. But I know some readers who dislike the
detailed information and scenes, but that is a personal preference, and I think
it is fantastic.
While reading these excellent writers'
stories, I feel awful about just a few things, one of which is not being able
to sleep, eat, and drink, as well as a few living thing, acts that are required
after we eat or drink water, and I always wonder why we have to eat, drink and
sleep. The explanation is simple: I simply want to keep reading and writing
without interruption, yet as a living organism, I must do all of these things
such as sleeping and eating.
I recently reread Dean Koontz's The
Husband and found it to be excellent but this one takes the cake. I felt a
connection with the men in both stories, and they made excellent heroes. There's
no supernatural stuff here, just a straight-up thriller that's funny,
intriguing, and quick to read. The core spook-FBI conspiracy notion is not
unique, but... as with other Koontz works, the people are what make the book.
The good characters (and gals) are amalgamations of those we've met before,
likable AND plausible after you find out the full plot, against one of
fiction's most outlandish neurotic insane villains However, there is no dog
hero this time. The ending kept me guessing all the way through. Koontz is on
the right trajectory with this novel, and I want to see more like it, ghosts or
no ghosts.
Final Thoughts
It's a convincing tale with characters
that are so real and fleshed out that I'm sure they live somewhere near all of
us.
There are "good individuals,"
heroes who are prepared to put their lives in danger to stop those who are
wicked and commit atrocities.
Our hero, Tim, is at the wrong place at
the wrong time in The Good Guy. He's a nice man, your typical thirty-year-old
who's engaged and wants to have a family. His entire life is nearly shattered
by an accidental encounter at a pub while attempting to assist a complete
stranger. The novel is less supernatural than Koontz's other works, yet it is
no less intriguing. I disagree with my own assertion that there is no
supernatural phenomenon. Because Tim is the chosen one by fate and performs
things that your normal "nice man" would not be able to do. In
technical terms, this indicates it was supernatural. Read this book if you want
some exciting amusement. Love's Power Path
It was too terrible when you consider
the consequences of this becoming a reality, which I am sure is occurring in
our times, and Koontz is a narrative and language master who crafts scenarios
that feel as if they are drawn from the lives of real people like us.
From beginning to end, I thoroughly
enjoyed this book. When reading this book, you couldn't help but cheer for the
main character because he was so compassionate and sincere. Remember, the title
of the book is The Good Guy, and he truly is a good guy. It was difficult to
put down as you wondered if Tim and the stranger he chose to protect would
survive. This is a heart-stopping thriller with an amazing ending you won't see
coming!
This is what this book is all about, in
a nutshell... I adore Koontz novels. This was a novel that I couldn't put
down because I had to know what happened. I recommend that you read it.
Synopsis
“Timothy
Carrier is an ordinary guy who enjoys a beer after work. But tonight is no
ordinary night. Instead, Tim will face a terrifying decision: Help or run. For
the jittery stranger sitting beside him at the bar has mistaken Tim for someone
else—and passes him a manila envelope stuffed with cash and the photo of a
pretty woman. “Ten thousand. The rest when she’s
gone.”
Now everything Tim thinks he knows—even about himself—will be challenged. For
Tim Carrier is the one man who can save an innocent life and stop a killer as
relentless as evil incarnate. But first he must discover resources within
himself that will transform his idea of who he is and what it takes to be the
good guy.
BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Dean Koontz's The City.”
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Rating: 95/100
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The Husband Review
The Husband
Published: 2006
Author:
Dean Koontz
Genre:
Fiction, Horror, Kidnapping, Literature, Murder, Psychological,
Supernatural, Suspense, Thriller
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Review
The Husband is a novel written by
best-selling novelist Dean Koontz, and a film adaptation has been greenlit by
Focus Features in collaboration with Random House Films. I was hoping to see a
proper adaptation of this novel sometime soon because it is an excellent
thriller with insane and truly surprising twists and turns. Let us all hope
that the film follows the text precisely. I will undoubtedly update this post
whenever the film is out or any new information about it becomes available.
It was sitting on the edge,
heart-throbbing, grasping your husband's arm, no pun intended anticipation from
the first chapter. My feelings would have been the same if I had been seeing
such a drama develop on media. I just felt terrible at the conclusion and
wished there were a few more chapters even if the book was already wonderful,
which I don't consider a defect but rather a praise.
What would you be doing if someone
significant to you was taken hostage? What if the kidnappers demanded a
two-million-dollar ransom and you worked as a gardener? This is Mitch's
predicament when his wife Holly is abducted from their modest California house.
There are several twists and turns, and Mitch manages to avoid most of them.
It's a frantic trip, action-packed, and full of surprises, the most of which
are nasty. Yes, much of what happens is implausible, but as Mitch discovers,
"Life is odd."
I read this book in about a day and a
half between preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner and doing errands. I
couldn't stop reading it. The family's narrative, and the cruel, overdone
behavioral management procedures utilized by the parents, almost show how
psychopaths are created. Psychopathy is not inherited, contrary to popular
belief. The warping of the conscience, so that there is no shame or guilt, is a
product of the surroundings of the infant and teenager (and adult). This book
portrays the anomalies in child-raising that generally lead to such a situation
skillfully and plainly. The main character has escaped because of his wife's
modulating effect and his love for her has grown stronger as a result. A
gripping, twisted love story.
He introduces his characters in such
depth that you feel as if you are there with them, crying, slapping, hugging,
and following them about like a best friend as he draws you in.
Mitchell Rafferty is one of those
characters that, throughout the novel, astound you with his personality changes
and, of course, the shocks that occur to him along the way to this discovery.
Holly, Mitch's wife, takes a bit longer to enter the mainstream, but when she
does, you simply want to grasp her hand and kiss her. These two are the most
memorable, but Koontz portrays a number of others who enter and remain in your
mind.
Dean Koontz is known for having a big
vocab as well as incredible descriptive abilities. And he's not hesitant to put
either of those skills to use. As a result, his stories are both rich and
complex. Fortunately, as the tale begins, this becomes less of an issue.
And his stories are always interesting
and unique, if a little eccentric, dark, unusual, and odd. Perhaps it's the
strangeness and depravity of his stories that make them so intriguing.
In any event, he returned to a familiar
issue seen in many of his earlier works in this story: familial dysfunction.
Reading his novels frequently helps me appreciate the families I observe in
many real-life people's houses. The dysfunction in this narrative was based on
greed and treachery, with the negative conduct occurring between close
families. With our protagonist's highly ingenious, brilliant, daring, and
admirable reaction this resourceful character topic appears often in several of
his works. I'd like to think that if I were in such a terrible situation, I'd
act in such a brave and clever manner as this, and I'm quite sure I will.
It's intriguing enough on its own, but
when you throw in the money element, where one close relative is prepared to do
some unusual things for the sake of the almighty dollar, well, that just adds
gasoline to the fire, or, rather, momentum to the plot.
This was the old Dean Koontz back in the
driver's seat, crafting fantastic characters and cruising down the suspense
highway in a red Ferrari with enough curves and twists to make me gasp.
Final Thoughts
Mr. Koontz has come up with the high-intensity
odd idea that could only be credible. The characters are great and believable.
Everyone deserves a love like Mitch and Holly. Nobody should have a brother or
sister like Anson. Nobody should be raised the way Mitch and his siblings were.
Yet here we are, with a riveting, horrifying, uplifting, and ultimately
fulfilling narrative.
I was immediately immersed in the world
of The Husband, a fascinating narrative about struggling for real love. This is
a page-turner. There were a few points when I thought it was hurried, but
Koontz does a wonderful job of mixing them in and out as the tale progresses.
It feels hurried since it is a fast-paced masterpiece, and it appears that you
completed it quickly, but it is only because of the great writing.
Finally, I'd want to state that I feel
that a tiny percentage of the population is as abnormal as many of Koontz's
characters are. Is it possible that I'm living in a bubble? Maybe. But I
certainly hope not. But I must confess that I know what I just said is
incorrect, and that many people are ready and waiting to do bad things if given
the chance or if they can be saved from the law, and the number of these
hidden devils is very large, and we must be vigilant and prepared, and the
simple solution is to stop blindly trusting people. On the other side, there
are many nice individuals, but the problem is that they remain quiet,
and never express their worries, and never step forward if they observe
any wicked deed, making them just as terrible as the evil ones.
Dean has a way of making you feel that
an ordinary guy can do heroic things for love. On the other hand, he has a
frighteningly accurate understanding of psychopaths' minds. This was an
excellent story. Aside from the intensity of the book, which frequently led me
to skip a few pages to ensure it was safe to return and read them, his
descriptions of California landscapes made me want to visit there. It's well
worth reading.
Synopsis
“#1 NEW YORK
TIMES BESTSELLER
We have your wife. You get her back for two million
cash. On an ordinary afternoon, an ordinary man, a gardener of
modest means, gets a phone call out of his worst nightmare. The caller is dead
serious. He doesn’t care that Mitch can’t raise that kind of money. If she’s everything to you, then you’ll find a way.
Mitch loves his wife more than life itself. He’s got sixty hours to prove it.
He has to find the two million by then. But he’ll pay a lot more. He’ll pay
anything.
BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Dean Koontz's The City.”
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Rating: 90/100
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