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The Darkest Evening of the Year

Dean Koontz
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The Darkest Evening of the Year

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007

Book Brief

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Dean Koontz

The Darkest Evening of the Year

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

354

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary California

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Dean Koontz's novel The Darkest Evening of the Year follows a woman passionate about rescuing golden retrievers who finds her efforts entangled with a tense and dangerous mystery. The story explores themes of redemption, compassion, and the human-animal bond.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

34,425 ratings

65%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Dean Koontz's The Darkest Evening of the Year offers a suspenseful and emotive tale, celebrated for its gripping narrative and well-developed characters. Critics praised its emotional depth and compassionate portrayal of human-animal bonds. However, some found the plot predictable and the pacing uneven. Overall, it's a compelling read for thriller enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Darkest Evening of the Year?

Readers who relish suspenseful thrillers with a touch of the supernatural will be captivated by Dean Koontz’s The Darkest Evening of the Year. Fans of Koontz's other works and Stephen King’s The Shining will appreciate the gripping plot and well-developed characters. Animal lovers passionate about rescue dogs will also find an emotional connection.

4.1

34,425 ratings

65%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

354

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary California

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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