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Post by Fenril on Nov 16, 2005 20:57:03 GMT -5
Frankenjohn, what did you think of "Servants of twilight". This and "Whispers" are the only books I have read by Dean Koontz.
I found both to be quite entertaining but incredibly naive. That goes also for "Servants", even with the twist near the ending.
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Post by frankenjohn on Nov 17, 2005 6:36:36 GMT -5
I really liked "Servants." It had a great plot. "Whispers," however, I did not like.
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Post by Quorthon on Nov 17, 2005 11:30:08 GMT -5
The only Koontz I've read are Soul Survivor, Watchers, and Seize the Night. The latter two both feature unusually smart dogs and evil mutant monkeys. No shit.
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Post by Pulpmariachi on Nov 17, 2005 13:17:45 GMT -5
Just finished Fight Club (most violent homoeroticism ever) and now I have a book called Unforscene. I met the author last night.
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Post by Fenril on Nov 26, 2005 0:43:20 GMT -5
The only Koontz I've read are Soul Survivor, Watchers, and Seize the Night. The latter two both feature unusually smart dogs and evil mutant monkeys. No shit. If I remember correctly, Koontz is quite the dog lover (several editions have him photographed with at least one golden retriever), and definitely projects that into his books. This is an author I have seriously never been able to get into or understand why he's so popular. As I said earlier, he's too naive and childish (IMHO) for my tastes. |
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Post by Bartwald on Nov 26, 2005 16:06:25 GMT -5
I've been having problems getting into Koontz's books, too; let's just hope his Frankenstein saga is involving.
But before I start this, I have to go through a graphic novel, The Walking Dead, Vol.I. Has anyone read it? Looks fine, I must say.
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Post by Phoenix on Nov 27, 2005 2:07:59 GMT -5
I've been having problems getting into Koontz's books, too; let's just hope his Frankenstein saga is involving. But before I start this, I have to go through a graphic novel, The Walking Dead, Vol.I. Has anyone read it? Looks fine, I must say. YES!!!! I've read it. Written by Robert Kirkman (met him several times in person actually) and a book that I've passed along to many non-comic book readers who also loved it immensely. There are two more volumes out and I recommend them both Bart. The story gets better and better (although the artist does change but that never seemed to bother anyone but me). Now, you may find some of the themes cliche or 'been there done that' but Kirkman is attempting to make a serious homage to all his favorite zombie movies & I think he does a fine job. Eventually, things make a turn for the unexpected anyway. I hope you enjoy it. |
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Post by Bartwald on Nov 27, 2005 11:33:16 GMT -5
Okay, I have read it. It's pretty good, though some trite set pieces did bother me a bit (the hospital beginning is clearly taken from... ahh, no need to explain, perhaps). Tony Moore is a great artist for this story, though, so I wonder how much the atmosphere of it all changes together with the artist.
Volume I - The Days Gone Bye - has just come out in Poland but when I was browsing through the sites of some internet stores selling graphic novels I noticed that the newest volume is marked as #19! Are there so many of them out?
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Post by Pulpmariachi on Nov 27, 2005 14:49:26 GMT -5
I just read The Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl (in like, 20 minutes!) and am going to finish The Witches before I tackle this huge tome called House of Leaves.
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Post by Phoenix on Nov 28, 2005 11:17:34 GMT -5
Okay, I have read it. It's pretty good, though some trite set pieces did bother me a bit (the hospital beginning is clearly taken from... ahh, no need to explain, perhaps). Tony Moore is a great artist for this story, though, so I wonder how much the atmosphere of it all changes together with the artist. Volume I - The Days Gone Bye - has just come out in Poland but when I was browsing through the sites of some internet stores selling graphic novels I noticed that the newest volume is marked as #19! Are there so many of them out? No! There are only three volumes but they do come out as individual comics, the most recent being #19. Vol. 2 collects issues 7-12, Volume 3 covers books #13 -18. It does get much more original! I suggest sticking w/it. |
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Post by LivingDeadGirl on Nov 28, 2005 17:02:35 GMT -5
If I remember correctly, Koontz is quite the dog lover (several editions have him photographed with at least one golden retriever), and definitely projects that into his books. Yes, he is. His e-mail newsletter is "written" by his dog Trixie Koontz.  Gonna try to start on Evil Eye tonight... |
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Post by Pulpmariachi on Nov 28, 2005 17:56:09 GMT -5
Yay! Time to tackle House of Leaves!
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Post by Bartwald on Nov 29, 2005 13:46:55 GMT -5
Phoenix - thanks a lot for the info, this helps a lot! And yes - I will stick to this series, even within vol. I I could feel it's getting better and better. Livingdeadgirl - await your thoughts on the evil, evil Evil Eye! In my opinion... ahh, but you know it already.  Pulp - tell us whether House is as good as we heard it is. |
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Post by LivingDeadGirl on Nov 29, 2005 19:25:44 GMT -5
Livingdeadgirl - await your thoughts on the evil, evil Evil Eye! In my opinion... ahh, but you know it already. Alrighty, I'll let you know as soon as I get into it good. I'm in the mood for some evil right now so maybe this one will do the trick. |
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Post by Pulpmariachi on Nov 29, 2005 19:41:46 GMT -5
Alright.
I'm really liking it, even if it is a slow read so far. In fact, I'm liking it so much I turned in my library copy and bought the actual thing.
But yeah, I'll tell you more about House of Leaves once I finish it, since I haven't been this into a book since Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
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