Dean Koontz is my favourite author, I have read many books by him and thoroughly enjoyed most of them. I think he has a great sense of humor. This book is one of his lighter funnier stories. It starts with Rudy who receives a prediction from his dying father that his son would have five terrible days in his life. The book continues exploring the son and each of his five terrible days.
This book deals with fate, and whether knowing the future, like what days will be terrible, can make any difference in the outcome. Can you change fate if you have a head start or will it happen no matter what you do?
The son, Jimmy, is a big clumsy man. The best this about his character is how calm he is with the world around him. No matter what happens Jimmy takes things as they are and his observations about the world are great. When faced with a difficult situation, or even just walking down the street, he comes up with crazy possibilities where it all might lead. Most of them are grim and highly unlikely, cartoon-ish even, but it is his ability to assume the worst yet make rational decisions which makes him so funny. As the reader inside of his thoughts, you are aware of all the crazy things he is thinking, but at the same time you see the calm and rational exterior that everyone else does.
This book is exciting and full of action and humor. The characters in it are larger then life. The grandmother is colourful, inappropriate, and full of laughs. If you like Koontz's humor, similar to Christopher Moore at times, you will love this book.
Lasting effect 2
This isn't the type of book that makes you think or has a message. Its good entertainment.
Amusement: 5
I love Koontz's sense of humor and think this one of his best books. The characters have a unique banter between them, and feed off each others jokes.
Plot: 5
Great plot with many twists and unexpected turns.
Creativity: 4
Koontz always has original ideas. This book is not exception.
Characters: 5
All the characters are lovable, even the evil ones in their own way grow on you.
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This book deals with fate, and whether knowing the future, like what days will be terrible, can make any difference in the outcome. Can you change fate if you have a head start or will it happen no matter what you do?The son, Jimmy, is a big clumsy man. The best this about his character is how calm he is with the world around him. No matter what happens Jimmy takes things as they are and his observations about the world are great. When faced with a difficult situation, or even just walking down the street, he comes up with crazy possibilities where it all might lead. Most of them are grim and highly unlikely, cartoon-ish even, but it is his ability to assume the worst yet make rational decisions which makes him so funny. As the reader inside of his thoughts, you are aware of all the crazy things he is thinking, but at the same time you see the calm and rational exterior that everyone else does.
This book is exciting and full of action and humor. The characters in it are larger then life. The grandmother is colourful, inappropriate, and full of laughs. If you like Koontz's humor, similar to Christopher Moore at times, you will love this book.
Lasting effect 2
This isn't the type of book that makes you think or has a message. Its good entertainment.
Amusement: 5
I love Koontz's sense of humor and think this one of his best books. The characters have a unique banter between them, and feed off each others jokes.
Plot: 5
Great plot with many twists and unexpected turns.
Creativity: 4
Koontz always has original ideas. This book is not exception.
Characters: 5
All the characters are lovable, even the evil ones in their own way grow on you.
8B8BXXFRHTQ6
Buy it on Amazon
Buy it on Chapters/Indigo
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