Last summer I binged on Dean Koontz! I started reading his ODD THOMAS series and got totally hooked on his writing. I was browsing Barnes & Noble over a month ago and saw one of the books in his Frankenstein series, and thought, "Why not? I've enjoyed all the other books I've read by Koontz." So, I went to his website and found book one in his series, The Prodigal Son. I then ordered it from a member of PaperBackSwap.com. (Is that ever a cool site! That's a post for another time.)
Anyway, I waited patiently and got the book. I devoured it! What started as a binge last July was reawakened! I highly recommend the novel, but then I've also become something of a Dean Koontz fan. As I've said many times before, I'm not a professional reviewer, but I always like to throw in a few words.
Here goes:
The story of Frankenstein has long been retold,
but Koontz's rendition will never grow old.
The monster, Deucalion, is quite a hero.
Victor Helios, the bad guy, is a big zero!
I did want to see more character development from the detectives, Michael and Carson,
but know that in time that goal will be won.
Koontz has a gift for creating an interesting character,
yes sir!
I got totally caught up in the mystery.
Of turning the pages I didn't grow weary.
As I read a sense of horror gripped me.
I won't let this series be.
I'm reading a memoir right now, so my copy of City of Night is waiting in the wings. Soon I'll end my fast and hit the Koontz again!
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