The Darkest Evening of the Year
by Dean Koontz
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Author: Dean KoontzEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-10-21
ISBN: 0553589121
Number of pages: 480
Publisher: Bantam
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Book Review: A Must Read for Lovers of Koontz or Golden Retrievers
Summary: 4 Stars
Several of the main characters in the book are golden retrievers and a couple are angelic in their good works and aura. Koontz seems to really set out to accentuate two positives in this book. One is the intrinsic value and specialness of golden retrievers. As a lover and owner of a golden, this immediately endeared me to the book but also left me leery in case a golden should come to harm. The second point Koontz makes is the value of Down's syndrome children. Again this is a heart-warming theme in the book.
Like most or all of Koontz' books, evil is present in this one. Several sociopathic, anarchist characters provide the antagonistic angle of the book that threatens the protagonist dogs and two human characters, Amy and Bryan.
This is a smooth flowing read that has some complex connections but for the most part follows a simple plot moved along by the conflict between the evil actions of a few with the providently inspired reactions of the good characters.
Koontz fans and golden retriever fans should enjoy it; others may find it lacking in supsense and thrill hoped for in a Koontz novel.
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