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[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

Teri, Welcome to Koontzland!. You're our 50th group member!

[Hanzleberry]

Hey, Al! What's cookin? :]

[Matt R.]

Welcome Teri, 50 members and growing strong!

[Sally]

Hi All! I am Sally and reading is a big part of my life. I currently live in Southern California. I love talking with friends about books and I am looking forward to sharing here. I have already enjoyed the comments here...food for thought. I began reading Koontz late in life and have read a number of books. I reat WATCHERS early and loved as I love dogs and have/ had one at that time who gained the nickname, Furface. I have read the Odd books, just read THE FACE.
I love WATCHERS because I could see so much of Einstein's wisdom in my dog Bear. Perhaps the book had a different take for dog lovers. I am eager to hear other's tho ughts on this book.
Thanks!

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

Welcome Sally! Please feel free to share your thoughts & opinions in any of the discussion topics or group polls.

I think 50 group members is a great number, but we'll still welcome more awesome people!

[Sally]

I saw mention of discussions related to dogs and searched for them, unsuccessfully. I would love to read them, if someone can help me find them.
Thank you!

[Tom]

Sally wrote: "I saw mention of discussions related to dogs and searched for them, unsuccessfully. I would love to read them, if someone can help me find them.
Thank you!"

See threads under Koontzland 'non-fiction books', also 'Trixie's Books'.
Welcome.

[Matt R.]

Welcome Sally. By the way, what did you think of The Face? I am interested to hear what you thought of the book.

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

51 group members :-) Thanks for joining, Jo!

[Matt R.]

Hi Jo, good to see you here. I see you received my invite. Feel free to invite other friends as well.

[Matt R.]

Note to all members: feel free to invite your Goodreads friends to Koontzland. Just click the link "invite people" and it will bring up your friends list. You can include a note when you send out the invitation. It is super easy to do and only takes a minute.

May Koontz be with you,

Matt

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

:-)

[Hanzleberry]

Al, I'm just peachy. :]

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

Welcome Teaberry! 52 group members and counting on more soon!

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

Thanks for joining Angie! That's 53 group members now!

[Hanzleberry]

Yowsah good! :D

[Lori]

HELLO EVERYONE!!!!

[Matt R.]

Welcome Katt and Hazel. We are up to 55 members now!

[Sharon]

Thanks for the warm welcome! I'm looking forward to reading and discussing some great books- I'm glad we're starting with my favorite Koontz. Kudos to everyone who suggested Watchers this month! :)

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

56 - We've got another Matt now - so that R. is gonna come in handy here :-)

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

Heinz 57! Watch out! Jason of the Borg just joined us!

[Jaice]

Dustin wrote: "Heinz 57! Watch out! Jason of the Borg just joined us!"

Indeed. :-)

[Sally]

Matt R. wrote: "Welcome Sally. By the way, what did you think of The Face? I am interested to hear what you thought of the book."

Tom wrote: "Sally wrote: "I saw mention of discussions related to dogs and searched for them, unsuccessfully. I would love to read them, if someone can help me find them.
Thank you!"

See threads under Koontz..."

Hi Matt;
I liked The Face. I liked it enough that it warrents a second read. To start with, and after reading I liked the multiple meanings of the title.........the face.
One thing I enjoy about Koontz is his references to the spiritual....very loosley used. He enters this realm in this book. Sometimes I think of morality plays. I think he makes his opinions known and I am not sure he passes judgement. This is indeed a discussion of good and evil, not unusual for him.
I like the characters, esp Fric and I enjoyed the description of the house. He does this well and I feel as if I could find my way around if I landed there. I think I would enjoy being there. I like Mrs. McBean also. Her attention to detail in running the household is great. With her, I feel I can touch her character. She means business!

Something is missing though, for me. There is a level of depth he does not reach. Perhaps I will understand this more upon my second reading.
Just one humble reader's cursory thoughts.

I would enjoy other's response to this book.
Best regards, Sally

[Jaice]

Many of you already know me from the other DK group, but, for those of you who do not, here I am: I am living in Salt Lake City, Utah, going to graduate school at the University of Utah. I was born in central Ohio and have lived there my whole life, until now (I moved here in August 2008). I just started reading Koontz in late July 2008 and have probably read around 25 of his books thus far. My favorite is From the Corner of His Eye. I prefer Koontz's more scifi-inspired books, but have not yet read one that I flat out did not like. He is too good a writer for that to happen, it seems. I also really enjoyed his more true horror books: Winter Moon, Phantoms, and (until the end) The Taking.

[Matt R.]

Dustin wrote: "56 - We've got another Matt now - so that R. is gonna come in handy here :-)"

Yes, it was just a matter of time which is why I keep the "Arrr" in there. Welcome Matt.

[Matt R.]

Sally wrote: "Matt R. wrote: "Welcome Sally. By the way, what did you think of The Face? I am interested to hear what you thought of the book."

Tom wrote: "Sally wrote: "I saw mention of discussions related..."

Thanks for posting your comments on The Face. I was wondering because that was one book I just could not get into. I did like the detailed descriptions of the house, it was done quite well but the story dragged on for me. Luckily the ending picked up and closed nicely.

[Sally]

Matt R. wrote: "Sally wrote: "Matt R. wrote: "Welcome Sally. By the way, what did you think of The Face? I am interested to hear what you thought of the book."

Tom wrote: "Sally wrote: "I saw mention of discuss..."

After thinking on this today I see a great similarity between the houses in The Face and Your Heart Belongs to Me. This gives me pause for thought and a desire to look at other books I enjoyed even more.

[Briana]

Hi I am Bree... I am slightly obsessed with reading... Dean Koontz is by far my favorite author and I am trying to read all of his books... Odd Thomas is my favorite so far :)

[Matt R.]

Sally wrote: "Matt R. wrote: "Sally wrote: "Matt R. wrote: "Welcome Sally. By the way, what did you think of The Face? I am interested to hear what you thought of the book."

Tom wrote: "Sally wrote: "I saw ..."

Interesting point, Sally. Perhaps Koontz writes about a home he knows or has visited.

[Carol]

Sally, I was not a 'dog lover' when I first read Watchers, however I do now have a dog. I just loved the concept of Einstein and when the story was over wished that he were 'real' so I could meet him personally...and the humans too of course. I still haven't been able to find my library card, so will have to get another one ($5 worth of replacement) and hope I can catch up as I have a little over a half-month to do it. Maybe if I read all weekend...It will be interesting to see if I think of my Staffordshire Bull, Buster, when I read about the Yellow Lab Einstein.

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

Carol wrote: "It will be interesting to see if I think of my Staffordshire Bull, Buster, when I read about the Yellow Lab Einstein.
"

Einstein is actually a Golden Retriever :-)

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

Matt R. wrote: "Perhaps Koontz writes about a home he knows or has visited. "

Dean Koontz described his own home vividly in A Big Life and I thought it was very similar to Parish Lantern's house in By The Light of The Moon

[Sally]

Dustin wrote: "Carol wrote: "It will be interesting to see if I think of my Staffordshire Bull, Buster, when I read about the Yellow Lab Einstein.
"

Einstein is actually a Golden Retriever :-)"

Carol wrote: "Sally, I was not a 'dog lover' when I first read Watchers, however I do now have a dog. I just loved the concept of Einstein and when the story was over wished that he were 'real' so I could meet ..."

Carol, one significant reason I enjoy Koontz is his love and knowledge of dogs, specifically Goldens. My Bear was such a part of my life for 17 years and I smile when I read Koontz dog story. He understands their magic and their ability to love thoroughly. I hope you and your doggie have a lovely day.

[Sally]

Dustin wrote: "Matt R. wrote: "Perhaps Koontz writes about a home he knows or has visited. "

Dean Koontz described his own home vividly in A Big Life and I thought it was very similar to Parish Lantern's house i..."
Apparently, Koontz writes about houses. Interesting. He does describe them well, making them seem so real. I will look into A Big Life.
Thanks.

[Carol]

Dustin wrote: "Carol wrote: "It will be interesting to see if I think of my Staffordshire Bull, Buster, when I read about the Yellow Lab Einstein.
"

Einstein is actually a Golden Retriever :-)"
Oops, Senior Moment!

[Lori]

Hey Dustin! How did our group loose a member already? Helen seems to have left our happy home. This is the best DK's group! Everyone gets along weather we agree about stuff or not. HI everyone!!!

[Jaice]

Lori wrote: " Hey Dustin! How did our group loose a member already? Helen seems to have left our happy home. This is the best DK's group! Everyone gets along weather we agree about stuff or not. HI everyone!!!"

Hi, there, Lori! :-)

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

Lori wrote: " Hey Dustin! How did our group loose a member already? Helen seems to have left our happy home. This is the best DK's group! Everyone gets along weather we agree about stuff or not. HI everyone!!!"

Yeah I was pretty sad :-( but we're moving on! I didn't even know who it was that left. If it was Helen, I don't think we really got to know her & she probably didn't really get to know the group. Anyway, glad everyone else is staying to have fun :-)

[Lori]

HI Jason What's up?

Yes Dustin I concur!! Sad, but moving on.

How the Hell is everyone? Fine I hope!!! :)

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

Doing good. I'm currently re-reading The Good Guy if anyone wants to join in the discussion :-)

[Jaice]

Lori wrote: " HI Jason What's up?

Yes Dustin I concur!! Sad, but moving on.

How the Hell is everyone? Fine I hope!!! :)"

I am doing well, Lori, considering I stayed on the Internet ALL night last night. :-/

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

There has been a lot of activity on this group today :-) Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School. Government offices closed.

[Lori]

I'm trying to play catch up on my groups. I haven't had a lot of time lately to be on the computer.

[Sally]

Dustin wrote: "Doing good. I'm currently re-reading The Good Guy if anyone wants to join in the discussion :-) "

I just started The Good Guy. I do think it is a re-read.
I live in SoCal and always enjoy Koontz's descriptions of areas I know, including beach communities. Again he is mentioning architecture, California bungalows, which I love.

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

Sally, did you find the discussion thread for The Good Guy? and did you find the dog discussions also? Hopefully this group is easy to navigate - if you click on the "Koontzland - Dean Koontz" link at the top of each discussion it'll take you to the group homepage or you can click discussions on the top right of this page also.

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

Welcome to the group Kimberly! We're back up to 58 members again - that feels so great to announce! :-) Everyone - stick around for more fun!

[Angie]

Rachel wrote: "What was the one with the little disabled orphan? That one was awesome."

are you thinking of "one door away from heaven"??

[Matt R.]

Welcome Dawn! Up to 59 members now.

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

We now have over 60 group members. Welcome all new people!

[[deleted user]]

Hey Dustin!!! I am here now! My name is Jinnifer for all those who don't know me...I love all kinds of genre of books but I have loved Koontz since i was young.

I am starting to get a little worried though that our wonderful Mr Koontz is going to start straying from his original style of writing and starting throwing religious ideas and theories into all of his books.