Thursday, June 22, 2006
Lightning - Dean Koontz (Thrilling)
I bought “Lightning” a few days ago at a book sale. The book is more than 15 years old and it talks about time travelers. Even though it was a little weird to read about a time where the “hero” literally drags a desktop for calculations, I loved it.The book tells the story about Laura Shane born during a mysterious lightning storm, who is twice saved from being murdered during childhood by a mysterious stranger (Stefan) whose arrival is connected to the lightning. She grows up to become a famous writer, marries, has a child and attempts to live a normal life, but is again attacked by a killer and rescued by the stranger. She later discovers that her rescuer is from another time, and that her survival is tied in to the fate of the free world.
The characters are fleshed out well and are very likable. Koontz explains these "rules" for the reader to make Stefan’s behavior more understandable and his plot more exciting. Filled with unexpected and unique twists, the plot features nicely developed characters that inspire sympathy. It is an interesting read.
# posted by Zette Remi @ 11:18 PM 
