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The Taking
 

The Taking

by Dean Koontz

In one of the most dazzling books of his celebrated career, Dean Koontz delivers a masterwork of page-turning suspense that surpasses even his own inimitable reputation as a chronicler of our worst fears—and best dreams. In The Taking he tells the story of a community cut off from a world under siege, and the terrifying battle for survival waged by a young couple and their neighbors as... (read more)

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Dead Dan
  • Rated 5 stars

“The Taking is one of the best horror novels I have read in a long time. Many parts of the book are unrealistic and the characters seem to not emote enough fear, but if you can get over that the overall story is great and the suspense changes or heightens with every page. Starting from page one the book has a very dark overtone. Very fast-paced and keeps you wondering what is going on with each change that takes place. You have your pick of numerous things to fear throughout the story from...”

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Captain Trips
  • Rated 2 stars

“Overall, a sub-par apocalypse story. Just a bit too unrealistic where it puts readers out of touch with the characters. I like how he incorporated the main apocalypse theories into the novel (Weather, Aliens, Zombies, Divine Intervention, and so on)”

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Community:
  • Rated 3.79803 stars
Amazon:
  • Rated 3 stars
  

Newest Comments

  • Kenjii H

    kenjii h said:

    “When I re-read this, years later, I coud remember bits and pieces, but not the end. So it was a pleasant surprise, again =). This along with re-reading TICK TOCK wasn't a fave but it was enjoyable as are most Koontz books. The twist gave me chills! I am struggling with BROTHER ODD for some reason. Maybe I am just not in a Koontz-ish mood? Hmmm...”

    posted Saturday, July 19 2008 ( | view 1 reply )
  • mandy

    mandy said:

    “I'm reading this now, and I love it so far!”

    posted Saturday, July 12 2008
  • Amanda

    amanda said:

    “Come and join us as we discuss "The Taking" and other Dean Koontz books in the Dean Koontz group: http://www.shelfari.com/groups/10892/about”

    posted Thursday, February 7 2008
  • Shelby1905

    shelby1905 said:

    “Fecund is also used to describe ripe and swollen, sometimes in conjunction with pregnant women, as she is fecund with child. Did anybody hear that this might be made into a movie? You know how picky Dean is with movies being book factual after the Hideaway disaster. Anyone else subscribe to the newsletter?”

    posted Friday, January 18 2008
  • Tanya D

    tanya d said:

    “well i got this book at a book fair, just cause i didnt hv much of an option thr..
    but i think that was the most wonderful mistake i've made. Dean koontz has become one of my fav authors now”

    posted Thursday, October 25 2007
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