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ASIN: 0553593501
ID #111060
The Taking: A Novel   (Rated: 18+)
Product Type: Book
Reviewer: spidey Author Icon
Review Rated: 13+
Amazon's Price: $ 9.29
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Summary of this Book...
The world is ending. The Taking follows Molly and Neil Sloan as they deal with what seems like an alien-takeover. They soon assign the role of savior, and along with a few dogs which seem like more-than-dogs, they gather defenseless children in their town and fight off the growing dangers.
This type of Book is good for...
Fans of horror and sci-fi, especially aliens and terra-forming might enjoy this book.
I especially liked...
It was pretty scary, especially at the beginning when I didn't know what was going on. And it just got creepier and stranger.
I didn't like...
The end. A lot of readers, it seems, were a little disappointed by the ending and what the hostile force turned out to be. It was a little out of nowhere and I couldn't help feeling a bit cheated.
The author of this Book...
Dean Koontz is a prolific writer known for his horror and other-worldliness of writing. He likes to create meaning behind things, not just random violence and terror. Many readers didn't like the "meaning" behind this book, though.
I recommend this Book because...
If you're a fan of Koontz, you'll probably want to read all his work, and this one, in my opinion, is pretty frightening.
Further Comments...
Although the book is over 400 pages, I read it in three sittings. It doesn't quite have the quality of writing I've come to expect from Koontz, but it's a thrilling read.
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