The Husband by Dean Koontz Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Husband
Book Review: AWESOME!!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book was SO exciting! Your attention is grabbed at the very beginning of the story, and is taken on the roller-coaster ride of its life. The action & suspense throughout is non-stop. GREAT book.Book Review: Above average, but could be better
Summary: 3 Stars
Gripping reading, but the story seems to get lost towards the end, and has a disapointing finish. Still enjoyed it, but wouldn've been nice to have another twist rather than the usual predictable ending...Book Review: Action-Packed
Summary: 5 Stars
The Husband is a book that I promise you will not be able to put down until you finish. Dean Koontz really did a great job in writing this detectivesque novel. This is not your "who dunnit" type, it is much more. From the first page you will find yourself sitting on the edge of your seat. I can also say that this book can teach anyone how to survive when found in a given situation such as being kidnapped. The Husband is a true thriller and if you enjoy books where suspense is an all high, this is the book for you to read.
**Warning this is not a book to read to help you fall asleep at night!
Book Review: Amazing!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was hooked in the first paragraph! Dean Koontz is a fabulous writer and knows how to capture your interest immediately!
This is now one of my favourite books.
Book Review: An action-filled summer read
Summary: 4 Stars
Prior to "The Husband," my only experience with Dean Koontz was the 1988 horror film Watchers / Watchers II. But after years of seeing his books like the shelves at airport bookstores, I decided to relent to the marketing over saturation and try one, and was pleasantly surprised. "The Husband" follows the story of Mitchell Rafferty, a 28-year gardener who finds out his wife has been kidnapped, and the ransom is 2 million dollars, which is obviously greater than his current 5-figure salary. The rest of the story focuses on his attempt to get her back and what happens when he decides to take matters into his own hands instead of following the kidnapper's demands.
While I didn't find "The Husband" to be an exceptional example of literary merit, the story was fairly entertaining. The book is very fast paced and is a short read. There are no real boring moments in the book and lots of action. It is a fairly mindless read with a satisfying climax and I would compare it as a cross between John Grisham's The Firm and the Mel Gibson movie, Ransom (Special Edition). It would make for a decent film and has encouraged me to try other Koontz novels the next time I'm traveling.