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amarettto's review against another edition
2.0
This book really was not very good, and feels like an author's debut novel. One of the things I hate the most is leaving a book unfinished but getting through this was torture. The story itself isn't too shabby but it's dragged on well past what it deserves, and the characters aren't particularly interesting.
I also started reading this book before I realized why it's been so popular in the media lately - as the book that 'predicted the novel coronavirus'. That's not the reason I read it, I did so because I've enjoyed other works by this author. Perhaps it's not the best idea to read the super early works of an author you have incredibly high standards for because it feels rather underdeveloped. Personally, I would not recommend.
I also started reading this book before I realized why it's been so popular in the media lately - as the book that 'predicted the novel coronavirus'. That's not the reason I read it, I did so because I've enjoyed other works by this author. Perhaps it's not the best idea to read the super early works of an author you have incredibly high standards for because it feels rather underdeveloped. Personally, I would not recommend.
mc820103's review against another edition
5.0
Dean Koontz did not disappoint! My first Dean Koontz book was Midnight and I absolutely loved it. After a short break from D.K I tried reading The eyes of darkness and honestly it was so good I read it in only 2 sittings. Absolutely fantastic and truly engrossing.
hebberelle's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. Definitely an early work. It's got all the makings of something better, but the later Koontz magic just isn't quite there yet.
alejaeger's review against another edition
4.0
I don't think it predicted anything but it was a great read! Reminded me of the movie "The forgotten" with Julianne Moore, which is awesome.
grandma_catt's review against another edition
3.0
معرفتش مقارنش بينها و بين stranger things طول ما بقرأ ..
اعتقد لو حد هيقرأها من غير ما يكون شاف (أو قرأ)stranger things هيستمتع اكتر!!
اعتقد لو حد هيقرأها من غير ما يكون شاف (أو قرأ)stranger things هيستمتع اكتر!!
heavenlyrealms's review against another edition
2.0
Entah mungkin aku yang kurang klik dengan ceritanya atau menurutku terlalu bertele-tele dan banyak part yang nggak penting dan kalaupun nggak ada, nggak akan merubah cerita. Jujur halamannya banyak tapi inti ceritanya cuma di beberapa bab terakhir. Awal-awal rasanya nggak pengaruh banyak kecuali cuma ngasih tau akan eksistensi “Danny”. Dari segi cerita juga biasa, terkesan monoton. Tidak ada plot twist juga karena alurnya mudah terbaca. Jujur juga aku bosan baca ini. Sekian.
kimblefairy1989's review against another edition
3.0
Having read 77 Shadow Street and found it pretty creepy, I expected big things from this novel. Unfortunately it didn't quite hit the mark for me.
I found the plot interesting although very reminiscent of something Stephen King would write. I couldnt help seeing similarities between this novel and King's The Insititute, although I'm aware this one was written first.
I also found the hype around this novel supposedly predicting coronavirus massively overhyped and a little ridiculous given the role it played in the novel.
Overall, this gets 3 stars from me.
I found the plot interesting although very reminiscent of something Stephen King would write. I couldnt help seeing similarities between this novel and King's The Insititute, although I'm aware this one was written first.
I also found the hype around this novel supposedly predicting coronavirus massively overhyped and a little ridiculous given the role it played in the novel.
Overall, this gets 3 stars from me.
jik_enid's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
rdbehrens's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5