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When the Russians sabotage a genetic research project in California, two mutated creatures escape from the lab. One is a golden retriever with high enough intelligence to think and communicate with humans; the other is the Outsider, a vicious monster created from a baboon and bred to kill. Both the man who befriends and adopts the dog and his new bride find themselves stalked by government agents anxious to find the dog, a particularly repulsive Mafia hit man intent on stealing him, and the Outsider, with whom the dog is linked telepathically. Koontz ( Strangers ) is truly a master at creating suspense, and his opening and closing scenes are full of delicious tension. Only in the middle does the chase seem a bit long. But Koontz is in top form with an exciting premise, likable heroes, and the most endearing nonhuman since E.T. For all popular fiction collections. Eric W. Johnson, Univ. of Bridgeport Lib., Ct.
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YA A book that incorporates elements of both the horror tale and the action thriller, and the result is an intriguing and enjoyable novel. Watchers is a retelling of the Frankenstein theme with a twist: two creatures, quite different from each other, roam the land. Two animals who are unlike any other animals as a result of DNA research escape from a top-secret laboratory. One is divinely inspiring, engendering love and caring. The other is a hellish nightmare that leaves unspeakable slaughter in its wake. The two creatures and a supporting cast of charactersa government agent, a hired killer, a decent recluse, and a lonely womanare inevitably brought together in a climactic and satisfying showdown. While the plot developments occasionally seem a bit forcedthis is one book that could actually have profited by some extra lengththe shortcomings are minor. Watchers is a satisfying example of good storytelling. Karl Penny, Houston Public Library
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On his thirty-sixth birthday, May 18, Travis Cornell rose at five o'clock in the morning. Lesen Sie die erste Seite Ausgewählte Seiten ansehen
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"Watchers" introduced me into the world of Koontz. It is one of the best stories he wrote. The two dark characters, one a human and the other one created by humans, are both terrifying. As the story develops, you start to feel sorry for one of them.
Absolute must for Koontz is to create a balance in the story by adding good characters. Those are a man, a woman and an animal. If you do not like dogs - after reading this story you will. Why? Just read Watchers and dream of possesing Einstein.
Absolute must for Koontz is to create a balance in the story by adding good characters. Those are a man, a woman and an animal. If you do not like dogs - after reading this story you will. Why? Just read Watchers and dream of possesing Einstein.
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This is by far the BEST Dean Koontz I have read thus far. If you have never read a Dean Koontz novel, I suggest you pick this one up. I guarantee you will be hooked! There were so many various and wonderful characters. I especially loved Einstein. Koontz couldn't have picked a better dog (a golden retriever) for that character (unless of course it were a Black Lab) and it was wonderfully played out! Even the Outsider, though representing evil incarnate, made me feel pity and a certain amount of sadness for it. The best part of the book is, it makes you wonder if Science really has advanced that far and could possibly succeed in making a dog as smart as man. It is definitely worth your time!
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Watchers is definitely great. The characters are, as in any Koontz novel, very round and well developed (their backround, their loss and pain) and the language is (once again) excellent. It is incredible how much Koontz can write about an almost "ancient" horror motive: monster is loose, monster kills everything in its way, monster and hero collide. The "monster", the Outsider is a man made killer, created to murder, not a killer by choice. It has a very sensitive side (Mickey Mouse: you will know, when you read the novel), and is not the cheap, flat B-movie antagonist. I've read about 20 Koontz novels, most of them totally enjoyable, but this is definitely one of the best.
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great!
Everything great, from receiving it quickly to the book being in top shape and being packed and shipped with love. Lesen Sie weiter...
Vor 14 Monaten von A.M. veröffentlicht
Excellent
My first Dean Koontz and I found this book, from the first page to the last page, simply excellent. Looking forward to my next Dean Koontz.
Veröffentlicht am 1. März 2010 von Willy Gerber
My favorite - I've read it over and over again
This is my favorite book. It has been that for several years and still is. I can only recommend it to everyone who likes thrillers and to everyone who is a dog-lover. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 10. September 2001 veröffentlicht
A very touching horror novel?
I loved this book and hated for it to end. I gave up on Stephen King (finished several of his books going, "huh! Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 24. Juli 2000 veröffentlicht
Classic
What can I say about this book? My mother gave it to me about 13 years ago, & I've been reading Koontz ever since. I instantly fell in love with his storytelling. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 26. Juni 2000 von Liesl
Breathtaking!
This is truly an amazing book. It you make you cringe it will make you scared it will make you cry, but most importantly it will make you feel. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 11. Juni 2000 veröffentlicht
My all time favorite
This is the first Dean Koontz book I read. I have read every book by Kootnz since, but The Watchers will always be my favorite! Yes, the dog is why I love it so much.
Am 9. Juni 2000 veröffentlicht
Simply The Best
Watchers is by far Dean Koontz's best novel! I could not put this book down! If you like Dean Koontz you will love this book! That's why it's simply the best!
Veröffentlicht am 8. Juni 2000 von "stonecoldsd"
Dean Koontz's best!
I got this book a while ago. I had started reading it but stopped, then a couple of months ago I picked it up again and started reading. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 1. Juni 2000 von Michael Hudec
A thriller for dog-lovers
Ok, even if you aren't simply in love with dogs, you may enjoy this book. Koontz plots are all in a similar genre, but this was one that I enjoyed particularly because it was... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 28. Mai 2000 von N. Holmes
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