59 pages 1 hour read

Dean Koontz

The House at the End of the World

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

In Dean Koontz's suspenseful novel The House at the End of the World, artist Katie retreats to the secluded Jacob's Ladder island following the loss of her family. Her solitude is disrupted by an escalating crisis involving an escaped extraterrestrial creature and two dangerous intruders. Forming an alliance with a young girl named Libby, Katie embarks on a tense journey to escape impending danger and start anew while evading a menacing government agent. The book contains references to child sexual abuse and murder.

Reviews & Readership

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Dean Koontz's The House at the End of the World offers compelling suspense and vivid descriptions, capturing readers with its eerie atmosphere. While some appreciate its intricate plot and character depth, others find the pacing sluggish at times. Overall, it's a gripping but uneven read for fans of psychological thrillers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The House at the End of the World?

Fans of thrilling suspense, horror, and supernatural elements, akin to Stephen King's The Shining or H.P. Lovecraft's works, will relish Dean Koontz's The House at the End of the World. Readers who appreciate intricate plot twists, psychological depth, and a balance between terror and hope will find this book captivating.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction

Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction

Mystery / Crime Fiction

Themes

Emotions/Behavior: Fear

Values/Ideas: Beauty

Values/Ideas: Good & Evil

Topics

Religion / Spirituality