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US Mall 1 - Watchers
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List Price: $7.99
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Manufacturer: Berkley
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780425188804
ISBN: 0425188809
Label: Berkley
Manufacturer: Berkley
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 496
Publication Date: 2003-01-28
Publisher: Berkley
Release Date: 2003-01-28
Studio: Berkley
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Summary: Watchers
Comment: Excellent book, I purchased for a friend who could not find a new copy.
Was told this was out of print.
Very happy with the item and speed of shipping.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Koontz's best novel.
Comment: The characters are likable, the pacing scary and relentless, and the finale satisfying. This is definitely Koontz in his prime. Too bad he's gone downhill since. Great book!
Customer Rating:
Summary: What Can I Say?
Comment: Except that this was great! I'd always kept "Watchers" waiting on the back burner, not wanting to be disappointed like I was with "Strangers." And when I pulled it off the shelf, I made it a point to flip through it to see how long the chapters were going to drag out. I groaned in disgust, thinking that this was going to be another strenuous read. Well, to my surprise, it wasn't, and I figured out pretty quickly why "Watchers" is considered by many to be his signature book! I loved it!
If you take a man at the end of his rope, just looking to be alone in the wilderness, then you'd have Travis Cornell. But then along comes a friend, quite an unexpected friend, in a golden, beautiful dog, who carries with him more than just "Roll over and play dead," tricks. And if you were looking for a woman who's never gotten out in the world, Nora would be it as well. And through the help of this dog, Einstein, the name Travis gives him, things get interesting.
But things are even more interesting, because things have escaped from a laboratory, Einstein's one of them, and a horrific monster-like man made creation is another. And people are looking for both of them. And Travis and Nora could be in grave danger when the location of them is found out.
Koontz always has floored me with how human his writing actually is. And his brilliance is even better, especially when he's on! So what can you say when you pick something up by Dean that isn't quite up to snuff? Hey, just look back on his great works, like "Watchers," for instance. That's reminder enough that the genius of Koontz still lurks about. I think one of these days he'll cut loose once again and amaze us all! I can't wait.
Customer Rating:
Summary: A Thriller With A Lot of Depth
Comment: A man is hiking in a remote area of California when he discovers a dog. As Travis attempts to continue along the path, the dog blocks him. When he tries to "outsmart" the dog, it seems to be a step ahead of him, refusing to allow him to continue. And then the woods get really quiet. The dog growls. The hair on the back of Travis' neck rises, so does yours. Something very unpleasant is out there, watching, stalking. Thus begins an incredible journey for Travis and the dog (later named "Einstein" by Travis). Einstein is one of two genetically engineered products of a secret lab in the California foothills. He was developed for his advanced learning and thinking abilities. The other product was developed for war. And both have escaped from the lab. While the one is hunting Einstein, the dog helps Travis out of his depression and back into life.
Watchers is arguably one of Dean Koontz' best works. While it can be viewed strictly as a suspense/thriller, there are a few more facets to this story. In the Einstein/Travis arc, Koontz deals with loyalty, trust, and friendship. As Einstein reveals himself as more than "just a dog," Travis connects with him and will do anything to prevent him from returning to the lab or to the government. With the evil product, "The Outsider," he adds suspense and fear, and makes a statement about engineered genetics. And using an assassin, who is dispatching high level scientists associated with the lab, he increases the tension as this is an unknown person, stalking Einstein. If I have one complaint, it is that the ending was a little too "neat" for the build-up. Koontz has written an excellent novel but when some characters intersect at the end, I expected more.
Overall, this is a fast, entertaining read and is highly recommended.
Customer Rating:
Summary: A rollercoaster ride
Comment: This book is such a rollercoaster ride. It takes you from intense fear to compassion to frustration...awesome.
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Summary: Watchers
Comment: Excellent book, I purchased for a friend who could not find a new copy.
Was told this was out of print.
Very happy with the item and speed of shipping.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Koontz's best novel.
Comment: The characters are likable, the pacing scary and relentless, and the finale satisfying. This is definitely Koontz in his prime. Too bad he's gone downhill since. Great book!
Customer Rating:
Summary: What Can I Say?
Comment: Except that this was great! I'd always kept "Watchers" waiting on the back burner, not wanting to be disappointed like I was with "Strangers." And when I pulled it off the shelf, I made it a point to flip through it to see how long the chapters were going to drag out. I groaned in disgust, thinking that this was going to be another strenuous read. Well, to my surprise, it wasn't, and I figured out pretty quickly why "Watchers" is considered by many to be his signature book! I loved it!
If you take a man at the end of his rope, just looking to be alone in the wilderness, then you'd have Travis Cornell. But then along comes a friend, quite an unexpected friend, in a golden, beautiful dog, who carries with him more than just "Roll over and play dead," tricks. And if you were looking for a woman who's never gotten out in the world, Nora would be it as well. And through the help of this dog, Einstein, the name Travis gives him, things get interesting.
But things are even more interesting, because things have escaped from a laboratory, Einstein's one of them, and a horrific monster-like man made creation is another. And people are looking for both of them. And Travis and Nora could be in grave danger when the location of them is found out.
Koontz always has floored me with how human his writing actually is. And his brilliance is even better, especially when he's on! So what can you say when you pick something up by Dean that isn't quite up to snuff? Hey, just look back on his great works, like "Watchers," for instance. That's reminder enough that the genius of Koontz still lurks about. I think one of these days he'll cut loose once again and amaze us all! I can't wait.
Customer Rating:
Summary: A Thriller With A Lot of Depth
Comment: A man is hiking in a remote area of California when he discovers a dog. As Travis attempts to continue along the path, the dog blocks him. When he tries to "outsmart" the dog, it seems to be a step ahead of him, refusing to allow him to continue. And then the woods get really quiet. The dog growls. The hair on the back of Travis' neck rises, so does yours. Something very unpleasant is out there, watching, stalking. Thus begins an incredible journey for Travis and the dog (later named "Einstein" by Travis). Einstein is one of two genetically engineered products of a secret lab in the California foothills. He was developed for his advanced learning and thinking abilities. The other product was developed for war. And both have escaped from the lab. While the one is hunting Einstein, the dog helps Travis out of his depression and back into life.
Watchers is arguably one of Dean Koontz' best works. While it can be viewed strictly as a suspense/thriller, there are a few more facets to this story. In the Einstein/Travis arc, Koontz deals with loyalty, trust, and friendship. As Einstein reveals himself as more than "just a dog," Travis connects with him and will do anything to prevent him from returning to the lab or to the government. With the evil product, "The Outsider," he adds suspense and fear, and makes a statement about engineered genetics. And using an assassin, who is dispatching high level scientists associated with the lab, he increases the tension as this is an unknown person, stalking Einstein. If I have one complaint, it is that the ending was a little too "neat" for the build-up. Koontz has written an excellent novel but when some characters intersect at the end, I expected more.
Overall, this is a fast, entertaining read and is highly recommended.
Customer Rating:
Summary: A rollercoaster ride
Comment: This book is such a rollercoaster ride. It takes you from intense fear to compassion to frustration...awesome.
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