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Author Dean Koontz on Odd Thomas, rough childhood, California home
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| January 14, 2015
| CBS NEWS
Posted on 01/15/2015 9:00:21 AM PST by Maelstorm
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Koontz is a conservative Catholic and I've always enjoyed his books.
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posted on
01/15/2015 9:00:21 AM PST
by
Maelstorm
To: Maelstorm
A friend in the service back in the 90s turned me on to his books and generally liked all the ones I read of his.
Lightning is a big favorite.
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posted on
01/15/2015 9:03:39 AM PST
by
wally_bert
(There are no winners in a game of losers. I'm Tommy Joyce, welcome to the Oriental Lounge.)
To: Maelstorm
He is a conservative.
As an author, he is hit and miss. But when he hits, he really hits.
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posted on
01/15/2015 9:07:16 AM PST
by
stephenjohnbanker
(My Batting Average( 1,000) (GOPe is that easy to read))
To: stephenjohnbanker
I enjoy his stuff. I’ve read or listened on audio books to most of what he has written. His style tends to draw me in and even if the plot isn’t so great I still enjoy the ride.
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posted on
01/15/2015 9:10:18 AM PST
by
Maelstorm
("I would rather die standing than to live on my knees" Stephane Charbonnier cartoonist Charlie Hedbo)
To: wally_bert
Most recently I’ve enjoyed the Odd Thomas series and even the Frankenstein series. I thought I’d read Lightening but on looking at a synopsis I don’t remember it so I’ll definitely read it. One book that stood out for me was Midnight.
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posted on
01/15/2015 9:14:48 AM PST
by
Maelstorm
("I would rather die standing than to live on my knees" Stephane Charbonnier cartoonist Charlie Hedbo)
To: Maelstorm
I will plead guilty to one count of literary snobbery, but I really liked at least a dozen of his books. Even the lesser ones are fun. I also support his conservatism, which is almost nonexistent in popular authors these days.
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posted on
01/15/2015 9:15:57 AM PST
by
stephenjohnbanker
(My Batting Average( 1,000) (GOPe is that easy to read))
To: stephenjohnbanker
favorite author think ive read everything he wrote.
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posted on
01/15/2015 9:24:22 AM PST
by
therapsida
(i)
To: stephenjohnbanker
I had went on a hiatus from his stuff till a couple of years ago and then I started listening to his Odd Thomas books and then when I ran out I decided to try the Frankenstein books which I honestly didn’t expect much from but I thoroughly enjoyed and found surprisingly unique. I’d not been used to him writing series of books but instead more iconic fair like Phantoms, Midnight, The Bad Place, etc. I agree and while its not a requirement that an author align with my politics its nice when one does and he happens to be solidly accomplished as well. Robert Heinlein, Ray Bradbury, and Tom Clancy are a few others.
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posted on
01/15/2015 9:34:22 AM PST
by
Maelstorm
("I would rather die standing than to live on my knees" Stephane Charbonnier cartoonist Charlie Hedbo)
To: stephenjohnbanker
I’m glad he’s a conservative, but I must have picked up the wrong books. I have not enjoyed anything he’s written.
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posted on
01/15/2015 9:34:25 AM PST
by
Thorliveshere
(Minnesota Survivor)
To: Maelstorm
I enjoy Koontz very much.
I suspected that he is a conservative.
Not all of his book are great.
My favorite above all is Watchers.
I know Mr. Koontz is a dog lover.
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posted on
01/15/2015 9:41:26 AM PST
by
chris37
(heartless)
To: chris37; Maelstorm
” My favorite above all is Watchers.”
IMHO, the best.
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posted on
01/15/2015 9:45:09 AM PST
by
stephenjohnbanker
(My Batting Average( 1,000) (GOPe is that easy to read))
To: stephenjohnbanker
I’ve read that one long time ago when I was in High school. I may pick it up again to refresh my memory.
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posted on
01/15/2015 9:51:21 AM PST
by
Maelstorm
("I would rather die standing than to live on my knees" Stephane Charbonnier cartoonist Charlie Hedbo)
To: chris37
One of my favorites is Intensity. There are no reasons for human evil. Only excuses. That line hit me like a ton of bricks and sums up the progressive sociopaths.
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posted on
01/15/2015 10:00:51 AM PST
by
7thson
(I've got a seat at the big conference table! I'm gonna paint my logo on it!)
To: Maelstorm
I think the greatest invention of Dean Koontz is his "Book of Counted Sorrows." Just the title alone is sheer brilliance.
As a writer, he's entertaining, but hardly a great novelist. Then again, he IS entertaining.
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posted on
01/15/2015 10:16:12 AM PST
by
IronJack
To: 7thson
Intensity is fantastic, and I believe that may have been the first Koontz book that I read, and I did read that one twice.
They had made a TV movie of it too, which I thought was pretty good.
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posted on
01/15/2015 10:26:15 AM PST
by
chris37
(heartless)
To: wally_bert
It is a tossup between that and Watchers as my favorite.
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posted on
01/15/2015 10:28:36 AM PST
by
Harmless Teddy Bear
(Proud Infidel, Gun Nut, Religious Fanatic and Freedom Fiend)
To: Maelstorm
I love the Odd Thomas series. I tried to read some of his other stuff, though, it was not for me. Funhouse was absolutely horrendous!
The Odd Thomas books are great though. He's a great character with fun mysteries.
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posted on
01/15/2015 10:31:54 AM PST
by
dead
(I've got my eye out for Mullah Omar.)
To: stephenjohnbanker
I agree. I either love his books or can’t get through them.
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posted on
01/15/2015 10:33:47 AM PST
by
JustaCowgirl
(Arguing with a liberal is like arguing with a rat about whether he eats people scraps.)
To: stephenjohnbanker
The clintons have made more money selling far fewer books.
Dean Koontz only sold 450 million copies.
Kinda odd isn’t it...?
To: minnesota_bound
Unlike the Clintons, Koontz isn’t a criminal.
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posted on
01/15/2015 12:59:50 PM PST
by
stephenjohnbanker
(My Batting Average( 1,000) (GOPe is that easy to read))
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