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From the Corner of His Eye: A Novel [Mass Market Paperback]

Dean Koontz
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May 29 2012

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
 
This is the story of a boy who loses his sight, and then mysteriously regains it.
 
It is the story of a courageous band of seekers and a relentless killer.
 
It is the story of all that is right with the world—and all that is terribly wrong.
 
It is the story of a revelation so terrifying and so sublime, it can only be glimpsed . . . From the Corner of His Eye.


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Horrormeister Koontz looks heavenward for inspiration in his newest suspense thriller, which is chock-full of signs, portents, angels, and one somewhat second-rate devil, a murky and undercharacterized guy named Junior Cain who throws his beloved wife off a fire tower on an Oregon mountain and spends the rest of the novel waiting for the retribution that will surely come. But not before a series of tragedies ensues that convince Junior that someone or something named Bartholomew is out to exact vengeance for that crime and the series of other murders that follow.

Bartholomew's own troubles begin with his birth, which transpires moments after his father is killed in a traffic accident as he is taking his wife to the hospital, and continue with the loss of his eyes at the tender age of 3. Young Bartholomew has visionary gifts, though to his mother, a nice lady who's renowned for her pie-making abilities as well as her sweetly innocent nature, he's just a particularly smart kid who can read and write before his second birthday. Eventually, Bartholomew regains his sight, Junior Cain gets his comeuppance, and fate conspires to bring love into the Pie Lady's life, reward the faithful, and put a happy ending on this genre-bending tale. Koontz will no doubt rocket right to the top of the bestseller list with this inventive, if somewhat slower-paced, read. --Jane Adams --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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The premise behind Koontz's new novel is the same that buoyed Michael Crichton's TimelineDthat there exist multitudes of alternate universes, each varying only slightly from the next. Whereas Crichton used the idea to generate high adventure, however, Koontz employs it to create powerful emotion tinged with spiritual wonder. That emotion, which rocks characters and will shake readers, marks this as one of Koontz's most affecting novelsDand he's written a lot of them. But there's else in this fitfully suspenseful, sprawling story of good vs. evil that will leave readers wishing Koontz would make better friends with his delete key. Above all, there's the villain, Junior Cain, whose opening homicidal act will shock readers like ice water on the spine. Koontz enlivens dashing Junior with lots of neat touchesDe.g., he develops psychosomatic afflictions (vomiting, boils) after each killDbut Junior seems built from the outside in, more a pile of tics than a full-fledged human. On the side of good, the characters are more engaging, especially two psychospiritually gifted children and Thomas Vanadium, the magic-working priest-turned-cop who gets on Junior's case like a pit bull. Vanadium's lust for justice will galvanize readers, as will the trials and triumphs of the children, particularly the boy, Bartholomew, who Junior seesDin one working out of Koontz's theme of the interconnectedness of all lifeDas his mortal enemy and seeks to destroy. The potency of that theme and Bartholomew's wisdom in the face of personal tragedy provide the novel with great uplift, in spite of its wildly convoluted story line and excessive verbiage. (Dec. 26) Forecast: Note the pub date: Koontz has the week after Christmas all to himself. Plans include major ad/promo, 12-copy displays, simultaneous BDD Audio and Random large-print edition and, most importantly, a preview excerpt in each copy of the mass market of False Memory, on sale one month before. Like Koontz's other novels, this will be a serious bestsellerDperhaps even a #1.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorites of all time Jun 24 2006
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Let me tell ya.. This book does it for me.. reading some 'sleeping pill' review, I just don't see the problems... Dean never sticks to reality and thats what makes it so good.. .maybe its because I'm an insurance agent and I lived in Dana Point, CA and am still in OC. I feel a closeness that not many have the opportunity to, being raised here my whole life and living in 1/2 of it at some point or another. Dean, I love ya, don't stop xoxo to Trixie & Gerda
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4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book! Oct 13 2004
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Format:Paperback
There are 3 main stories in this book, which spans over 30+ years. The majority of the story takes place in the mid to late 60s. As the book progresses the reader learns that the stories, which seem to be to be completely unrelated, are in fact directly tied to one another. Along with the 3 main stories, there are also a couple of more minor stories going on. At times it is a challenge to keep all the characters straight and to remember where everyone came from and what their histories are.

I found the book to be a great read. It was extremely suspenseful and unpredictable. The main "bad guy" in the book is the epitome of evil. His actions are completely unexpected, unexplainable and without remorse. There were parts in the book that were very touching and literally brought tears to my eyes, but there was also quite a bit of humour woven into the mystery as well.

The two things that I didn't like about the book were that some things were unrealistic and I found it hard to buy into. They were entertaining and did add to the story, but I guess I was expecting a little more realism. The second thing was that there seemed to be a few details and sub-stories that didn't really need to be introduced. It didn't add to, or take away from the main story and could have been eliminated all together.

I would recommend this book to others. It is very entertaining and difficult to put down at times!
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2.0 out of 5 stars A 600-page sleeping pill July 15 2004
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
First of all, let me say that I don't usually review books unless I feel strongly about them (i.e. they're super horrid or super great). You can look to the rating to see where this one falls on my list.

Halfway through the book I could tell that it was going nowhere, wasting my time. The brothers who remember accidents would be a nice touch if their recitation of events didn't seem so superflous. As it stands, it comes off as a vain attempt at "I know more than you do" by Mr. Koontz; it seems to have nothing to do with the main plot. The introduction of so many characters created a vortex of forgetfullness in my mind into which fell at some point: Celestina, her mother, Dr. Lipscomb, Victoria, Naomi, and everyone who wasnn't Junior, Vanadium, Agnes, her brothers, Barty or Angel. Less characters please!

The story is that a boy and girl are born "into destiny" as it were, and have to take on a maniac serial killer who thinks he's Don Juan with a bullet.

I did feel creeped out by the mystical reappearing quarters, and thought that Thomas Vanadium and Junior Cain were great characters. But the complicated and overwrought style drags all these highpoints through the mud of unconventional structure, overly long sentences and at times, esoteric medical terminology that boggles the mind.

If this book had been accomplished in say, 300 pages or less, I would give it a better rating. Believe it or not, it actually takes more skill not to run off at the mouth than to write as if anything goes.

The only reason I finished this book is because I believe in finishing what I start, no matter how much of a pain in the butt it becomes.

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5.0 out of 5 stars From the Corner of His Eye
Over the past 3 months, I have completed 11 of Koontz's books - so you could say I am a fan of his literature. Read more
Published on Jun 11 2004 by M. R. A Bohm
5.0 out of 5 stars A Brilliant, Beautiful Book
This is by far the best Koontz book to date. It is uplifting, life-affirming, and visionary. As such, it is the kind of book that will polarize readers into two camps: those who... Read more
Published on Jun 11 2004 by Nikki
5.0 out of 5 stars From the Corner of His Eye
On an unseasonably warm January day in 1965, Junior Cain and Naomi, his beautiful wife of fourteen months, strike out on a hike through the forests of the Oregon coast. Read more
Published on May 27 2004 by B. Viberg
5.0 out of 5 stars Dean Koontz--From the Corner of His Eye (2000)
Dean Koontz's first novel of the new century is of epic proportions, far longer and more beautifully crafted than any novel he has previously written. Read more
Published on May 23 2004 by The Tweeder
5.0 out of 5 stars Dean Koontz is so close to Stephen King...
I am 12 indeed and have been reading this one for about three days. Im half-way done, but I couldn't help sharing my enthusiasm! Read more
Published on May 12 2004
4.0 out of 5 stars In my opinion...
I was actually a little weary about reading the book after all the bad reviews on the ending, but in my opinion, the ending was really good. Read more
Published on April 29 2004 by Jaime
2.0 out of 5 stars The King of letdown endings
As always, Mr. Koontz spins a fascinating tale that keeps you glued to the pages until the very anticlimatic ending when you close the book and say; "Did I really just read... Read more
Published on April 27 2004 by L. Garrow
3.0 out of 5 stars Probably my least favorite Koontz
I've been reading Dean Koontz for nearly twenty years, and I hate to say that this is definitely my least favorite of his novels. Read more
Published on April 26 2004 by C. Fletcher
5.0 out of 5 stars Truely Great Book
Dean Koontz is my favorite author. This book was well writen and a thinker. The characters were so loveable, you even like the villan. Read more
Published on Mar 26 2004 by K. Cohen
5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book...
Bartholomew Lampton is born with the most beautiful eyes that anyone has ever seen. Unfortunately, it is also a day of tragedy and terror that will mark his family forever. Read more
Published on Mar 15 2004 by Freddy Jones
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