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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!!
bookish_bard_ankur's review against another edition
3.0
Childish plotline. The story is very predictable and the characters seem superficial. This was author's second book so we can give some flax to him. Overall an okay thriller
megantravis's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
finitha's review against another edition
5.0
One of my friends suggested this book a while back but I just put it off. Then with the onset of Covid-19, the novel gained an unprecedented popularity and now I can't really keep it aside, right?
The novel started off like a ghost story with Danny's mother seeing her dead son in another car. Well, horror is my least favourite genre along with psychological thriller, so I did have a peek at some of the spoilers. Don't want to waste my brain work finding the criminal only to realise that it only happened in the protagonist's mind. Nope, definitely not my thing.
The story tuned out to be a thriller with some elements of the supernatural. Packed with action, the narrative follows Tina Evans and Elliot Stryker on their journey to find what really happened with Danny. With just more than three fifty pages, the book can be finished in one sitting. The plot gives some old cinematic vibes, but it can only be expected since this was written way back in 1981.
So to the million dollar question that is on everyone's mind: did this 1981 novel predict corona virus? Not exactly. But a virus named Wuhan-400 (so named since it is developed by the Chinese in Wuhan lab) is the crux of the problem. Fortunately for us, the virus that we experience is far from lethal compared to the one described in the novel. The author seems to have taken great care not to insinuate something against China and US, but may not have succeeded completely. It do blames both the countries, at least that is the way I found it.
The novel started off like a ghost story with Danny's mother seeing her dead son in another car. Well, horror is my least favourite genre along with psychological thriller, so I did have a peek at some of the spoilers. Don't want to waste my brain work finding the criminal only to realise that it only happened in the protagonist's mind. Nope, definitely not my thing.
The story tuned out to be a thriller with some elements of the supernatural. Packed with action, the narrative follows Tina Evans and Elliot Stryker on their journey to find what really happened with Danny. With just more than three fifty pages, the book can be finished in one sitting. The plot gives some old cinematic vibes, but it can only be expected since this was written way back in 1981.
So to the million dollar question that is on everyone's mind: did this 1981 novel predict corona virus? Not exactly. But a virus named Wuhan-400 (so named since it is developed by the Chinese in Wuhan lab) is the crux of the problem. Fortunately for us, the virus that we experience is far from lethal compared to the one described in the novel. The author seems to have taken great care not to insinuate something against China and US, but may not have succeeded completely. It do blames both the countries, at least that is the way I found it.
dovesfalling's review against another edition
4.0
My favourite of all Koontz's novels, The Eyes of Darkness is a simple and fantastic mystery novel, with appealing characters, lots of suspense, a touch of romance and a quest that anyone can relate to - a Mother desperately searching for her child. The book has one major flaw that I'll relate in the end.
Tina Evans is a former showgirl, turned producer of Vegas stage shows, whose show "Magyck!" is about to debut - a feat which could end her career or make her a millionaire. Beneath Tina's polished exterior is hidden grief - a year previously, her son Danny was killed in a freak accident during a wilderness expedition, along with all other members of the team, leaving Tina with questions, but no answers.
Strange things are happening. Tina sees her son in a stranger's car, but when she gets closer, the boy isn't Danny. A chalkboard in Danny's room reads, "NOT DEAD", though it was empty days before. And she is having terrible dreams, dreams of Danny beyond the grave, begging for her help, begging for her to rescue him.
Koontz takes the reader on a quest - a quest for Tina to find out the truth - but as she travels from Las Vegas to the wild of the Sierras, it becomes clear - someone is willing to do anything to stop Tina from discovering what really happened to her son. Anything, including murder.
This book is highly entertaining, with a breakneck pace, tight prose and believable romance. My only quibble with it is the odd way Koontz describes Tina's grief over Danny's death - in the beginning, she makes a vow that she is going to move on - although her son "was a sweet boy, and she would always remember him" it was time for her to live. Sorry, but that's just not realistic. It's been one year. ONE.
A mother wouldn't dismiss her child as "sweet" and decide to skip off into the sunset after one freaking year. I get that Koontz couldn't depict Tina has still off the rails with grief as it wouldn't make for a very coherent novel, but come on. Speak to ANY mother who has lost a child or had their child disappear, there is NO WAY that after one year, they'd be singing show-tunes and happily packing up their kid's stuff.
Better yet, Koontz should pick up the heartbreaking, shatteringly sad, Pan Am 103: The Bombing, the Begrayals, and a Bereaved Family's Search for Justice by Susan and Daniel Cohen, about the murder of their daughter, Theodora in the Pan Am bombing over Lockerbie. I dare him to read that book and then tell me that parents forget, move on, get "closure". In truth, there is no such thing and it's insulting to the reader to pretend otherwise.
I know *why* Koontz portrayed Tina this way, but it rang false to me, and it did take a star off my rating. Other than this flaw though, The Eyes of Darkness is an old favourite of mine, and I recommend to anyone who enjoys psychological thrillers and journey novels.
Tina Evans is a former showgirl, turned producer of Vegas stage shows, whose show "Magyck!" is about to debut - a feat which could end her career or make her a millionaire. Beneath Tina's polished exterior is hidden grief - a year previously, her son Danny was killed in a freak accident during a wilderness expedition, along with all other members of the team, leaving Tina with questions, but no answers.
Strange things are happening. Tina sees her son in a stranger's car, but when she gets closer, the boy isn't Danny. A chalkboard in Danny's room reads, "NOT DEAD", though it was empty days before. And she is having terrible dreams, dreams of Danny beyond the grave, begging for her help, begging for her to rescue him.
Koontz takes the reader on a quest - a quest for Tina to find out the truth - but as she travels from Las Vegas to the wild of the Sierras, it becomes clear - someone is willing to do anything to stop Tina from discovering what really happened to her son. Anything, including murder.
This book is highly entertaining, with a breakneck pace, tight prose and believable romance. My only quibble with it is the odd way Koontz describes Tina's grief over Danny's death - in the beginning, she makes a vow that she is going to move on - although her son "was a sweet boy, and she would always remember him" it was time for her to live. Sorry, but that's just not realistic. It's been one year. ONE.
A mother wouldn't dismiss her child as "sweet" and decide to skip off into the sunset after one freaking year. I get that Koontz couldn't depict Tina has still off the rails with grief as it wouldn't make for a very coherent novel, but come on. Speak to ANY mother who has lost a child or had their child disappear, there is NO WAY that after one year, they'd be singing show-tunes and happily packing up their kid's stuff.
Better yet, Koontz should pick up the heartbreaking, shatteringly sad, Pan Am 103: The Bombing, the Begrayals, and a Bereaved Family's Search for Justice by Susan and Daniel Cohen, about the murder of their daughter, Theodora in the Pan Am bombing over Lockerbie. I dare him to read that book and then tell me that parents forget, move on, get "closure". In truth, there is no such thing and it's insulting to the reader to pretend otherwise.
I know *why* Koontz portrayed Tina this way, but it rang false to me, and it did take a star off my rating. Other than this flaw though, The Eyes of Darkness is an old favourite of mine, and I recommend to anyone who enjoys psychological thrillers and journey novels.
romcommer's review against another edition
3.0
I read this after the COVID-19 outbreak and I really want to know what’s happening behind the curtains.
violetavoila's review against another edition
3.0
ARGHHH sayang bgttt, padahal di chapter awal ke pertengahan tuh alurnya udah lumayan seru dan tegangnya udah berasa. tp kenapa endingnya begitu??? T_____T kayakkk... sayang aja gituuu kenapa ga dikembangin lg huesjwhsjw padahal jalan ceritanya cukup potensial loh buat DIJEDERIN
lexidubbs's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
Great book! I actually really loved the sci-fi/paranormal aspect of this book. I really like Dean koontz writing style and he always has such interesting storylines. I only wish they went into more detail about the boy’s powers and how they developed