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msmelaniemsmith's review
3.0
Exactly what you’d expect from Koontz. Old reliable read, entertaining and not challenging.
beau_reads_books's review
3.0
Intriguing hook, fast-paced body, disappointing ending. This is my second recent read of Koontz’ 130+ novels, and while I did thoroughly enjoy it, I desperately wanted more in the end. The dialogue and settings reads like a 50s crime noir but tweaked for the modern era; some scenes play out as quite Lynchian.
“The Good Guy” is a cat and mouse thriller where I found myself quietly wanting the cat to win, just to see what would happen. Regardless of the soft corniness that sometimes exudes from certain Koontz books, I had a hell of a time with this one.
I do agree with a few other reviewers critiquing the rather unbelievable dialogue and character dynamics. These aspects took away from the tension and action of the book, but I think Koontz returned us to that with careful and creative prose.
In the language of cinema, you have films, flicks, and
movies. “The Good Guy” was definitely a flick, but I’d grab a bucket of popcorn and put my feet up for a good time anyways.
“The Good Guy” is a cat and mouse thriller where I found myself quietly wanting the cat to win, just to see what would happen. Regardless of the soft corniness that sometimes exudes from certain Koontz books, I had a hell of a time with this one.
I do agree with a few other reviewers critiquing the rather unbelievable dialogue and character dynamics. These aspects took away from the tension and action of the book, but I think Koontz returned us to that with careful and creative prose.
In the language of cinema, you have films, flicks, and
movies. “The Good Guy” was definitely a flick, but I’d grab a bucket of popcorn and put my feet up for a good time anyways.
istoleahalo's review
3.0
Overall, I liked this book, but at times, it felt like it would go one forever. I was still interested in how it would all end. Unfortunately, the ending seemed abrupt.
mxtthewz's review
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
There is a lot that just goes flat here. The villain had decent development that we don’t get to explore and then the end is forced nationalism/patriotism that it takes me out. The idea behind this is interesting but the execution just isn’t there.
eamono's review
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
perfectcupoftea's review
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Mental illness, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Minor: Child abuse, Death, Drug use, Pedophilia, Rape, Terminal illness, Torture, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, and War
michielmennen's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
rubina_g_gomes's review against another edition
3.0
a good thriller ride. and definitely has one of the most interesting villain i have ever read.
a total must read
a total must read