The Funhouse
The Funhouse
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1994
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Small Florida Town • 1980s
1994
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Funhouse by Dean Koontz chronicles a young person's visit to a carnival funhouse, where they confront supernatural and menacing forces. The novel weaves themes of fear, past trauma, and survival as the protagonist faces a horrifying ordeal within the carnival's twisted attractions.
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Dean Koontz's The Funhouse features a gripping blend of horror and suspense, with a carnival backdrop that adds a chilling atmosphere. Positive reviews highlight its fast-paced plot and vivid descriptions. However, some readers find character development lacking and certain plot elements predictable. Overall, it's a thrilling ride for horror enthusiasts.
Who Should Read The Funhouse?
Readers who relish eerie, suspenseful tales with supernatural elements will appreciate Dean Koontz's The Funhouse. Fans of Stephen King's It and Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury will find similar thrills and chills in this gripping horror novel. It offers a blend of psychological intensity and gothic flair.
24,913 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Small Florida Town • 1980s
1994
Adult
18+ years
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