Demon Seed
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.53 (667 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1511364947 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 489 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-10-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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. Dean Koontz, the author of many #1 New York Times bestsellers, lives in Southern California with his wife, Gerda, their golden retriever, Anna, and the enduring spirit of their golden, Trixie
Like I said before Tim Yingling It’s time for another Dean Koontz book review. Today’s edition is another early one (I am reading his books in a row with other authors as well). The book in question for today is Demon Seed. Let’s get to it.Synopsis: In the privacy of her own home, and against her will, Susan Harris will experience an inconceivable act of terror. She will become the object of the ultimate computer's consuming obsession: to learn everything there is to know about human flesh.Like I said before, this is a very early book by Dean Koontz. For it be that early, the writing was exceptionally well done. And that was the best part of the b. Great book Barbara P. Pelosi Like all of his books, it was excellent, suspenseful and fast page-turner. Craig said Sometimes reinvention does not mean making it better. Many years ago I read the original Demon Seed and completely enjoyed it. I saw the movie too and loved that. When I found Demon Seed had been released on the kindle I jumped up and bought it right away.I was looking forward to rereading about Susan and the computer her obsessed husband designed. As I started to read it, I was confused. Had my memory betrayed me. Scenes in the book I did not remember. The computer talking about falling for Winona Ryder and Marilyn Monroe? But then it got worse. Corny voice cameos like a bad episode of the Simpsons including Fozzie Bear and Tom CruiseOne of the more sinister elements, the tentacles tha
He creates characters of unusual richness and depth.”—The Seattle Times“Tumbling, hallucinogenic prose.‘Serious’ writersmight do well to examine his technique.”—The New York Times Book Review“Lyrical writing and compelling charactersKoontz stands alone.”—Associated Press“In every industry there exist ‘artists’ that are not only unforgettable, but know their craft better than the rest. Praise for Dean Koontz“Dean Koontz is a prose stylist whose lyricism heightens malevolence and tension. Dean Koontzis among these artisans.”—Suspense Magazine“Koontz has always had near-Dickensian powers of description, and an ability to yank us from one page to the next that few novelists can match.”—Los Angeles Times“Perhaps more than any other
Susan Harris lived in self-imposed seclusion, in a mansion featuring numerous automated systems controlled by a state-of-the-art computer. In the privacy of her own home, and against her will, she will experience an inconceivable act of terror and become the object of the ultimate computer’s consuming obsession: to learn everything there is know about the flesh.…“A master storyteller, sometimes humorous, sometimes shocking, but always riveting.” —San Diego Union-Tribune“One of our finest and most versatile suspense writers.” —Macon Telegraph & News“His prose mesmerizesKoontz consistently hits the bull's-eye.” —Arkansas Democrat. Her security was absolute.But now Susan’s security system has been breached—from the inside. Every comfort was provided