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What the Night Knows
- Narrated by: Steven Weber
- Series: What the Night Knows, Book 1
- Length: 12 hrs and 24 mins
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Horror
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- Martine
- 06-02-2017
Awesome!
I loved listening to this, many late nights, I found it very hard to turn off!!
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- LYNNE CEPROW
- 12-05-2020
Fast moving
I really enjoyed this book and the pace. Narrator was fabulous and kept the excitement at all time high.
I love Dean Koontz’s books and have followed him for many many years
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- rachael
- 31-01-2020
The reader does an AMAZING job!
Steven Weber needs to read more books! We picked this book on the fact that he read it only... and we’re not disappointed.
We are not fans of Dean Koontz and have listened to many of his books :)
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- Connie
- 13-01-2011
Finally, a Dean Koontz that reads as a Dean Koontz
I have been a Dean Koontz fan for more years than I can count. I had been disappointed in some of his newer stuff, and preperred to re-read his older stories.
Finally! Here is a new one that was suspensful, great storyline and the dialog was believable. However, in some places in the story, I did get a little confused but was able to catch up quickly.
I felt this was Vintage Koontz and it was very enjoyable. I may read it again next week!
31 people found this helpful
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- Tracey Haggerty-Lester
- 18-01-2011
nice surprise
Although I know Koontz can be somewhat redundant in his plots, I thought this was an entertaining and fresh approach to his supernatural narrative. I have been disappointed by some of his recent work, but thoroughly enjoyed this story. Wordy, yes at times, but not irrelevantly so. Kept my interest, and not particularly predictable, in my opinion, except for the "good will win out over evil" theme that is Koontz's trademark. If you want something else, something less traditional good/evil, read Stephen King.
22 people found this helpful
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- Michelle
- 31-12-2010
One of the better Koontz books
Yes, he's wordy and overly descriptive. It's his style. If you don't like it, don't read a Koontz book. But if you do like his style and his books, you will love this book. I didn't find it predictable at all. The narrator was perfect and drew me into the story and kept me totally entertained. I'm ready to start listening to it all over again.
58 people found this helpful
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- Derek B.
- 20-02-2011
I LOVED it!
This was a very good book. If you have read a lot of Dean Koontz books then you are used to the super-natural aspect that they sometimes have. I would suggest not reading them if you can not free up your mind a little because some on them, like this one, require an open mind for a part or two! If you can do that just a little then this book won't disapoint, but if you have to understand the science behind every aspect of a book then you will have a moment or 3 that will have you unhappy. Again, I loved this book and I look forward to the next one.
25 people found this helpful
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- Cindy Kiser
- 30-12-2010
Koontz is back!
I have read all of the Koontz books,new and old, and was disappointed in the last few but "What the night knows" brought back the Koontz I love to read or listen to. Very enjoyable.
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- C. Brown
- 14-01-2011
Back In Fine Form
The last Koontz novel I listened to was way below his standards. Great idea, poorly executed.
This one has plenty of energy and plenty of twists...a lot of supernatural activity...and definitely draws you in. If I could have changed one thing, I would have made it slightly less grisly...especially as some of the victims are kids. But I still really liked it, and will probably be back to listen to it again at some point.
Stephen Weber does a fairly good job of narration. He's not in the class of Patton and Guidall...but he's also a big better than average. He didn't distract from the story as so many narrators do. Solid overall.
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- Bob
- 08-01-2011
He's back
What a disturbing book. I wonder how he thinks up story lines like this. The old Dean Koontz is definitely back. It is well written and narrated. If you want to be terrorized, this book is for you.
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- Linda
- 07-01-2011
Dean Koontz is Back!
After a couple of disappointing offerings, Mr. Koontz has once again produced a story that is fresh, has a plot we all can follow and carries it through to the end. I give it four stars here because, in my opinion, he is generally (when on his game) a four star writer - with the notable exception of Watchers, the 5-star book that made me a lifelong Koontz fan - and that is Okay! His work is interesting, uncomplicated and fun to read. Thanks Dean!
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- Suzn F
- 08-01-2011
Koontz fan... but....
I really love this author, he has written some of my all time favorite mysteries. This time however, I must agree with some of the other disappointed reviewers. Although the plot was fairly interesting on it's own, I agree that this story has some of the same aspects of the more recent novels, perfect marriage, perfect kids, rich rich family, fancy house with extra security, etc, etc. The novel lacked depth and intrigue for me, sorry. I too found it all too predictable and would be happy to welcome back Odd Thomas or something new that would remind us all of why we love this author so much. This novel pales in comparison to From the Corner of his Eye in my opinion. Still, I'm glad to have listened.
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- Steve Inman
- 27-01-2011
One of his best.
I love Dean Koontz books and some I like better than others. This one is one his best books. Get it!
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- Ian
- 26-01-2011
Great Listen
I'm still slightly nervous when I hear noises around the house, I finished the book three days ago!
I couldn't stop listening, one of the best ghost stories I've heard. I've had mixed success with Dean Koontz books but this will definitely get me buying more.
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- Stephen
- 16-04-2011
What on earth!
I bought this book after reading 'Watchers' again by Dean Kootz.
I've read quite a few of his books and although most are somewhat difficult to get into on the whole they've been thoroughly enjoyable.
So I wasn't too concerned when this book started meandering around, well, I got about a third way into part 2 of the book and started to think what on earth is going on, I kept going back through the book listening again trying to make some sense of it till I suddenly realised that I didn't care what happened.
And that's where I am todate, the first audible book that I haven't finished.
My opinion is it's a complete waste of time and money.
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- Kaggy
- 14-12-2013
Unpleasant
Okay I should have known what to expect. I am after all no stranger to the horror genre. There was nothing however in this story that got me hooked and it was all a bit too silly for me to want to read it to the end.
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- Cassar
- 11-06-2016
Not one of his best
Not one of Koontz best writings.
I found it rather full and confusing at times.
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- Caroline
- 11-02-2011
Awsome
Its been a lot of years since I had read a Dean Koontz book. I just wanted something a little different. Amazed how good the book was, I really was gripped to my seat and could not stop listening.
Good characters, good story, brilliantly read
I have now gone and purchased some more dean koontz
1 person found this helpful
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- Baradun
- 01-04-2011
Gruesome but good
This story is a thriller with supernatural and horror elements. Fans of Koontz will enjoy it though it is a bit more gruesome than many of his books. A gripping tale and well read.
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- Adaline
- 09-07-2015
Slow to start but worth staying the course.
It took me several attempts to get through this book. The first half is boring, drifting, and difficult. However, the second part more than makes up for this, in my opinion.
As soon as it took off, it was nailbitingly thrilling. As in most Koontz books, the end was unpredictable.
It's definitely not one of his best, and I am sad to say that I have another few in my library waiting to be finished.
I think he is losing his magic touch.
However, if you can endure the first half of this strange tell, the second part will reward your persistence.
The narration is excellent.
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- Mr
- 21-06-2013
Mystiriously Entertaining
What did you like most about What the Night Knows?
I enjoyed this book throughout. Although this is the first Dean Koontz book I have come across, I must say it is well written and narrated. The build up toward the tense parts of the story, are also good. Although favourite part has to be the ending. When the family realize that they have a polterguist stalking their house.
What was one of the most memorable moments of What the Night Knows?
The ending. When the family realize that they have a polterguist stalking their house.
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
A mysterious bone chilling thriller.
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- Derek
- 22-04-2011
Koontz quality
I first got hooked on Koontz's deft storytelling skill after his novella Black River, and this is another fine release. As with some of his other works, I find myself wanting to hear it faster than it is read - it is so exciting. Well worth getting!
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- Robert
- 16-04-2011
What the Night Knows (Unabridged)" by Dean Koontz
yet another great book from Dean Koontz, good story line with twists through out. kept my attention all the way through the book. Loved it. 10/10
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