Lightning by Dean Koontz

Lightning

Dean Koontz

384 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction horror science fiction thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

"A gripping novel" from the #1 New York Times bestselling author-now in trade paperback for the first time. In the midst of a raging blizzard, lightning struck on the night Laura Shane was born. And a mysterious blond-haired stranger showed up ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,374 reviews

Moods

mysterious 89%
adventurous 84%
tense 68%
dark 42%
emotional 36%
funny 31%
hopeful 31%
sad 26%
challenging 15%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 5%
reflective 5%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 38%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 47% | A mix: 41% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

3.91

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