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Life Expectancy

Dean Koontz
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Life Expectancy

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

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Dean Koontz

Life Expectancy

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

476

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Snow Village, Colorado • 2000s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Life Expectancy by Dean Koontz, readers follow Jimmy Tock, who is born at the same moment his grandfather dies, leaving behind five prophecies about Jimmy's future. The novel explores how Jimmy confronts these predictions over the years, blending elements of suspense, mystery, and drama.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

44,999 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Life Expectancy by Dean Koontz offers a gripping blend of suspense and dark humor. Readers praise Koontz's engaging writing style and well-developed characters. However, some find the plot too convoluted and the pace uneven at times. Overall, it's a compelling read for fans of thrillers and those who appreciate Koontz's unique storytelling.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Life Expectancy?

Readers who enjoy suspenseful and thrilling narratives, often laced with supernatural elements, will appreciate Life Expectancy by Dean Koontz. Fans of Stephen King's The Stand or Peter Straub's Ghost Story will find this book captivating. Koontz's ability to weave psychological intrigue with a touch of the fantastical will appeal to those who relish fast-paced and unpredictable plots.

4.3

44,999 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

476

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Snow Village, Colorado • 2000s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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