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The Moonlit Mind
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I have read and although I found enjoyable, the ending seemed to have been to easy, came about to quick. Lacked proper closure.
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A lot of people complained about the ending, but I think it worked. I really enjoyed it. The omniscient POV was a bit weird at first, but I got used to it.
Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "From Dean's Holiday Edition of USELESS NEWS:THE MOONLIT MIND
Available exclusively as an ebook, ..."
I *really* dislike the idea of anyone's work being made available ONLY as an ebook. IM(not so)HO, ebooks are great for those who CHOOSE to use that format. I am not one of those people, preferring the feel/smell/look/idea of what I consider a REAL book, one I can curl up with . . .
[rant off]
Well, like "Darkness Under the Sun," it'll likely become available in print in the paperback version. I understand the dislike of exclusivity, but when it's temporary, I don't see a big deal.
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K Allen wrote: ". . . I understand the dislike of exclusivity, but when it's temporary, I don't see a big deal."You're right, it is not a big deal, just a minor irritation. I can also be a *little* impatient, lol, when made to wait when I'm looking forward to what promises to be a good read.
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Crispin loves his nanny.
By the light of the moon the truth can be seen...
Crispin has a brother named Harley and a dog named Harley both Harleys seem to like cats.
Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "Crispin has a brother named Harley and a dog named Harley both Harleys seem to like cats. "
I'll have to read this sometime. That tidbit sounds intriguing. :)
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Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "This is a dark tale with very little humor. Listening to this story, certain elements are reminding my of Midnight Voices by John Saul - a book I've read a 2-3 times."I haven't ever read anything by John Saul. Does he write thrillers, too?
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I am going to have a problem with e booksIf I can't hold an actual book in my hand and turn pages I won't be reading it
Sorry.....I will hold out until they stop printing and I am forced to cold technology!!! :-)
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Oh....well I have hardback of 77SS so no help there....I will do audio books sometimes
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My sister loves audiobooks too.... They come in handy during long work commutes and I don't have as much time to read as I used to....but I have to read every night in bed or I can't fall asleep!!! Lol
I love audiobooks too. And i sometimes get the Kindle book with the professional narration. The books sound terrific.
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Yeah. How else would one fall asleep?
I own the audiobook for The Moonlit Mind and it's very short so I will be joining in re-reading or re-listening to this one next week :-)
Actually certain audiobooks do help put me to sleep. I got a free copy of a Dickens' Christmas story "The Cricket on the Hearth" narrated by Jim Dale. I like Dickens and had never read this story. I doubt I have ever gotten past the first chapter of the audiobook.
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Last night I was reading the Moonlit Mind on my Kindle Fire with the narration while waiting for my TV show to come on and drifted off to sleep. It's not that Koontz books make me sleepy, it's that reading. I am really spoiling myself when I get the professional narration with a kindle book. What I like too is that I can increase the speed of the narration if I am reading along.
Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "Barbara wrote: "I have to read every night in bed or I can't fall asleep!!!..."Yeah. How else would one fall asleep?
I own the audiobook for The Moonlit Mind and it's very short so I will be joi..."
I also must read every night to fall asleep. This is actually the 2nd time I am reading The Moonlit Mind. I am picking things up this time or perhaps don't remember from the first time about a year ago. U can not rush an author. It's a creative process that has it's own way of working. On top of that the author has to be ready to "share" his work. It's not black and white like a newspaper. We want The Dean Koontnz. Not someone who can put words on paper to get copy out. My glasses are not on so please excuse typeing errors.
Diane, I have come to the conclusion that with koontz books, not only is the writing a process, but also the reading. It seems I notice more things, make more connections, etc. when I re-read the books.
I am going to read them again too. I need to find the movie....when is the DVD coming out??
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The DVD is out now. Was released the middle of this past week. I bought mine at Barnes & Noble. I hear Redbox might have them to rent.
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I just ran across something in The Moonlit Mind which illustrates how you can pick up something in the second reading. It's a little thing but it makes sense regarding what happened in the house.(view spoiler)
Karen B I agree with u about the writing and reading process with his books.
Bought the Odd movie today.....enjoyed it very much!!!
Koontzland - Dean Koontz
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THE MOONLIT MIND
Available exclusively as an ebook, THE MOONLIT MIND is a 34,000-word (130-page) novella set in the same city as 77 SHADOW STREET, although it is a very different kind of tale and one of Dean's favorites among his own works. It's the mesmerizing tale of Crispin, a twelve-year-old boy who lives wild in the city and has no friends but Harley, though Harley never speaks. Plagued by fearsome memories, Crispin moves in the shadows, through a metropolis both familiar and infinitely strange, evading an evil that also knows the city well and hungers for this special child.
Eventually this piece will be published either in the back of the paperback edition of 77 SHADOW STREET and/or in a collection of novellas.