The Good Guy- Dean Koontz

[DocTurtle]

Anyone else read this book? I personally thought it was pretty good for the most part. It was definitely a page turner till the very end. Sadly the end came rather abruptly and left you wanting more. Rather sub par ending if you ask me.

[N3philum]

thats pretty much in character for Dean Koontz.. he does that in most his books. ive read many of them, and have enjoyed pretty much every one.

[ja_Patriot]

Have you read "The Husband" written by Dean Koontz, just before "The Good Guy"?

The Husband would be "part one". There should be another after The Good Guy to keep things going.


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[dk]

Dang... making me want to pull out some of my old Dean Koontz books. I haven't read him in years.

Sorry, I haven't read this book (yet), but you just gave me a nudge down memory lane. I'm interested. I like his writing.

[DocTurtle]

I am currently reading "The Husband" actually. I loved how 10 pages in the action/drama starts. :thumbup:
Yea, I really liked "The Good Guy" though. It was a great book over all, but just a rather abrubt ending as stated before.
I don't see the link up between the two books so far?

[Bones]

Another author that some of you may be interested in, is Ted Bell. He's pretty much in line with Tom Clancy, and his "Hawke" novels are a really good read.

While we were back in the states, I picked up his "SPY" novel, and it was so great, that I picked up some of his books as well. I've only seen "Spy", "Assassin", available over here. But if anyone is interested in my used copy of "Pirate", let me know.

Not really a religious guy myself, but I purchased "The Davinci Code", when we left the last time. Just picked up "The Brotherhood of the Holy Shroud", by Julia Navarro. It's a pretty good read so far, and if you're a Dan Brown fan, it won't disappoint.

Loved Michael Chritons' "NEXT", as well.:D

Maybe we should set up some sort of "Book Club", when we finally have a chance to get together. Bring your old books, and kind of have a swap.

Just an idea....

NBTP

[ja_Patriot]

NBTP,

Good writer, Ted Bell. Daniel Silva is another of the genre. Pick up one of his books i.e. Prince of Fire, The Confessor, and you'll see what I mean.

Another enjoyable read is Phillip Margolin i.e. Proof Positive, The Burning Man, a la John Grisham.


DocTurtle,

Re The Husband. Things are not as they seem. Right?


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[DocTurtle]

Maybe we should set up some sort of "Book Club", when we finally have a chance to get together. Bring your old books, and kind of have a swap.

Just an idea....

NBTP
That's not a bad idea actually :) Just don't tel Opera or she'll sue, lol.
I also read The Davinci Code and Angles & Demons by Dan Brown and both were sooo good that I could put them down. He's definitely a great author.

NBTP,

DocTurtle,

Re The Husband. Things are not as they seem. Right?


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Are they ever?

[ja_Patriot]

NBTP,

Good idea on the "book club". I'm sure other people would be interested.

Don't want to have to deal with butt heads though who don't understand the context of a civil conversation.


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[Bones]

Originally posted by Ja:

Don't want to have to deal with butt heads though who don't understand the context of a civil conversation.

Good one, but perhaps I've been unclear in my meaning. By "Book Club", I was thinking that if the "New Forums", actually evolved from being web-based, to "Get-Togethers", those of us who like to read books would bring them to the next meeting. That way we could swap books that we are currently reading, with some like-minded readers who may be reading a book that we are interested in, but haven't purchased yet.

Perhaps the term "Swap-Meet", would have been a better term to use. But if there are some people who are interested in a more tradional style of book club, they could make that happen as well.

Haven't had the time to check with the Library on base yet, but I was thinking of donating my books to them, once I've finished reading them. Certainly better than throwing them in the trash.

Just my thoughts, but I appreciate your input.

NBTP

[dk]

I really dug Dean Koontz book Phantoms. I've read a few of his books, but I really really loved that one. Movie wasn't half bad but not nearly as good in comparison if I'm remembering my reaction right..

[DocTurtle]

Yea, the "swap-meet" idea was what I thought you had meant anyways :)

[ja_Patriot]

NBTP,

Excellent idea. We could use the forum as a means to swap good books and advise people what's in the "pool", who takes what out and when to expect the return. All by the honor system.

I know a small tea room in Heiwa Dori. The owner is a fusion jazz fanatic, nicknamed "Maestro", and he has his cd library on shelfs as part of the decor. I'm sure he wouldn't mind making a little space for some would be regulars.

Any suggestions for any such meeting place?


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[DocTurtle]

Hmm, I honestly can't think of any. I don't know too many places on this island.

[Bones]

Posted by Ja:

Excellent idea. We could use the forum as a means to swap good books and advise people what's in the "pool", who takes what out and when to expect the return. All by the honor system.

Not bad Ja, but once I hand my book over to someone, it's theirs. I'm finished with it, and instead of throwing the book into the trash, let someone else enjoy it. Once the book has been used to the point where the current person who happens to be reading it, doesn't feel like it's worth giving to anyone else, then throw it away. By then, I would imagine that the book would be pretty well beaten up. Pages missing, serious food stains, etc....

Some people out there are thinking:

"I've spent money on this book, why should I just give it away?"

You'll be getting a book that you've wanted to read for a long time. The person that you are getting the book from, wants to read your book. You'll get a book from a new author, that turns out being a great read, even if you had never considered purchasing that book for yourself. And, if this thing works out, it's a "Win-Win" situation for everybody. You get to read a good book, without filling up the "City Dump".

As for meeting places, we can work that out later.

NBTP