The Husband ~ Dean Koontz

Funk Rating: 6 out of 10

Historically I've enjoyed Koontz. His books are usually fast page turners with sufficiently "odd" plots that they become intriguing mind-benders. Good airplane and vacation fodder. But this one just never worked for me. There was nothing particularly strange or paranormal in it, the characters were goofy, and the whole setup just didn't hang together for me.

In one sense, I found the book a bit similar to Caught Stealing -- where a generally average guy finds himself in some extraordinary circumstances and his world gets turned upside down. What he thinks he knows, he doesn't know. And for a gardener, he pulls off some amazing self-defense moves and planning (requiring a suspension of disbelief and adopting a "extraordinary times produce extraordinary heroes" acceptance of the storyline).

I can't recommend this book unless you have very little else to pick from...

Comments

[Maryanne]

Ahh, thank you for your ratings on books. We have this book here, and I was trying to decide upon which book to read next. I have many other choices, so off to find some I go!