Helpful Score: 3
I was pleasantly surprised with this latest installment of the series. I really didn't care for the last one. This one was a great quick read. Although I was disappointed that I have to wait for the next installment to find out what happens. He left you hanging at the end.
Helpful Score: 3
The Dean is back and school is in session!
Having been a fan of the Deans fiction for over twenty years I have unfortunately been highly disappointed with Mr. Koontzs more recent endeavors. When it came to Odd Thomas, I was captivated with the first two in the series, pleased with the third, and thoroughly disgusted by the fourth. I guess Mr. Koontzs proclivity for keeping Odd Hours finally caught up with him. Upon reading Breathless and Relentless I finally reached the breathlessly relentless conclusion that Mr. Koontz has lost his ability to create believable human protagonists and to write supernatural fiction that can send shivers down ones spine while making one dwell on the larger issues of life and the human condition. Maybe he deposited his true creative ability in the same drawer containing the albums with pictures showing his true age. How many smarmy sweet talking parents of adorable little wunderkind with unexplainable powers do we need to see led through life by the nose by the little hands of genius children with teleporting canines? All that being said; with Frankenstein Lost Souls THE DEAN IS BACK!.
If you have read the original trilogy you are undoubtedly aware that Victor Frankenstein, now Victor Helios, did indeed have a back up plan to cover the bases even in the event of his own death. With the rising of the clone of Frankenstein we have a whole new agenda of death and mayhem to deal with. In Lost Souls the Dean has created a bevy of new characters who are believable as persons and likeable as people. He has also brought back our old friend and monster Deucalion who continues to an extremely engaging and thought provoking character as well as Detectives Michael and Carson - now parents of their own little girl. This new story line has Victor taking over and replacing the people of the town of Rainbow Falls Montana from which he will launch his campaign of extermination of the human race. Move over Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Like the original story as well as the old 50s black and white movie, we shudder and tingle with dread as the evil clones carry out their master plan. The book is fantastic and kept me hanging to the last page. My only problem is Im still hanging by a thread on the edge of the cliff where Mr. Koontz left the book. I will definitely be returning to the Dead Town of Rainbow Falls Montana in the spring of 2011.
Having been a fan of the Deans fiction for over twenty years I have unfortunately been highly disappointed with Mr. Koontzs more recent endeavors. When it came to Odd Thomas, I was captivated with the first two in the series, pleased with the third, and thoroughly disgusted by the fourth. I guess Mr. Koontzs proclivity for keeping Odd Hours finally caught up with him. Upon reading Breathless and Relentless I finally reached the breathlessly relentless conclusion that Mr. Koontz has lost his ability to create believable human protagonists and to write supernatural fiction that can send shivers down ones spine while making one dwell on the larger issues of life and the human condition. Maybe he deposited his true creative ability in the same drawer containing the albums with pictures showing his true age. How many smarmy sweet talking parents of adorable little wunderkind with unexplainable powers do we need to see led through life by the nose by the little hands of genius children with teleporting canines? All that being said; with Frankenstein Lost Souls THE DEAN IS BACK!.
If you have read the original trilogy you are undoubtedly aware that Victor Frankenstein, now Victor Helios, did indeed have a back up plan to cover the bases even in the event of his own death. With the rising of the clone of Frankenstein we have a whole new agenda of death and mayhem to deal with. In Lost Souls the Dean has created a bevy of new characters who are believable as persons and likeable as people. He has also brought back our old friend and monster Deucalion who continues to an extremely engaging and thought provoking character as well as Detectives Michael and Carson - now parents of their own little girl. This new story line has Victor taking over and replacing the people of the town of Rainbow Falls Montana from which he will launch his campaign of extermination of the human race. Move over Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Like the original story as well as the old 50s black and white movie, we shudder and tingle with dread as the evil clones carry out their master plan. The book is fantastic and kept me hanging to the last page. My only problem is Im still hanging by a thread on the edge of the cliff where Mr. Koontz left the book. I will definitely be returning to the Dead Town of Rainbow Falls Montana in the spring of 2011.
SUSAN S. (susieqmillsacoustics) -
Helpful Score: 2
Being a fan of the first 3 books of the Frankenstein series, I couldn't wait for this one, but I was really disappointed. It ventured into what just seemed silliness, at times. It completely leaves you hanging, having barely gotten started, as well. I would have waited if I had known he would leave everything hanging. I hope for much better on the next one.
Helpful Score: 1
I don't bother with many of Koontz's books anymore but this one was a quick easy read without having to read the first 3, which now I will. He can still write like he did in his beginning career, thank goodness.
Helpful Score: 1
I like just about "anything Koontz." The ending was a bit anti-climatic but given the extreme nature of the threat, there were not many ways out. Pretty gruesome story but not a problem for those accepting that it's just that - a story.
This is a modern day twist on the Frankenstein we all know... Fun series. Be sure to read it from the 1st book. I think you'll enjoy it. I must say, though, out of the series, this one is my favorite so far. Dean Koontz has some colorful characters but Jocko? I love Jocko! In "Frankenstein - Lost Souls" he made me laugh out loud with tears pouring down my face. Who knew that such a scary story could also make me laugh as much as I did. Thank you Mr. Koontz!
Nummy and Mr Lyss is all you need for complete entertainment! This book was as good if not better than the first three. Just enough humor to lighten the mood in a dark future for mankind. I love Dean Koontz and this is another great book. On to the fifth & final book in the series!
Dean Koontz takes a "classic" and transforms it in time and place. Koontz's twist of science gone mad or perhaps the over-reach to make life immortal is full of cutting-edge dialogue and scientific notions that propels this story in breath taking speed. A real page turner for those who embrace science and reality as a fine line that can mistakenly(?) be crossed.
This one I liked better then the rest but it leaves you hanging when you turn the last page you feel like where is the rest. Have to wait til spring now !
i loved the series.pasted it on my teenager.should be popular now. esp. with new movies made twisting old ideals like hansel&gretel/vampires-abrahem lincoln/vampires-red riding hood/werewolves etc.liked the concept of mad scientist trying to live forever- with new technology & monsters developing morals on their own.gives us something to share and talk about.
we also watch walking dead and talk about the messages that are in that show.
we also watch walking dead and talk about the messages that are in that show.
Great twist to an old story. The whole series hasn't disappointed.
Good book.
This one just as exciting as the previous in the series. Was disappointed to reach the end because I wanted to read more.
Very good. Fast reading and short chapters. One does have to understand the characters then the story takes off. . . .
Koontz must have needed a new vacation home. Thats' the only reason I could think of for him to release this piece of garbage. This was by far the worst book of the series. What started off as a great read with the first book has declined with each book. Even worse this book is nothing more than a set up for the next one. Very disappointing.
The first 3 books I read hungrily. This one I read to get it over with. Talk about BORING!!!
He drug out the plots of the various players until you were HUH?" why are we learning this worthless crap about them?
And at the end you are no where and realize oh a fifth book oh great.
Cut out half the book of boring worthless read and he could have just finished the series.
He drug out the plots of the various players until you were HUH?" why are we learning this worthless crap about them?
And at the end you are no where and realize oh a fifth book oh great.
Cut out half the book of boring worthless read and he could have just finished the series.
