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    Mr John Doyle 1144 Highridge Ave., Dayton, OH. 45420 05-09-12
    Mr John Doyle 1144 Highridge Ave., Dayton, OH. 45420 05-09-12 Member Since 2009
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    "Worth skipping"
    Would you try another book from Dean Koontz and/or Peter Berkrot?

    Possibly, but I will read some of the reviews first. Should have this time, for sure.


    Has 77 Shadow Street turned you off from other books in this genre?

    No.


    How could the performance have been better?

    Narrator needs to work on his pronunciation. ie., It's wall, not wool.


    You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

    Koontz, if he indeed wrote this, has an excellent grasp of the language.


    Any additional comments?

    Save your dough...Pass on this one.

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    Laura Yelm, WA, United States 05-05-12
    Laura Yelm, WA, United States 05-05-12 Member Since 2011
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    "A No-Go"

    I didn't like this one at all. The reader was fine but the story was just aweful. It started off pretty good but then it took off in about five different directions and ended with some kind of off the wall explanation that was just ridiculous. Koontz has done a lot better than this. I would say this is one of his worst.

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    Deanna Lacey, WA, USA 05-02-12
    Deanna Lacey, WA, USA 05-02-12 Member Since 2010
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    "Another Winner"

    Another great story from one of my favorite authors and Peter Berkrot did a fabulous job with narration. 77 Shadow Street was suspenseful and yet in the Koontz style had very funny lines and situations. The mixer of spookiness and humor is great! I highly recomend this story.

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    Donna MOAB, UT, United States 04-30-12
    Donna MOAB, UT, United States 04-30-12 Member Since 2005
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    "Okay."
    What did you like best about 77 Shadow Street? What did you like least?

    I like spooky books, so I purchased both the audio and print copy of this book before I listened to it. I was disappointed because I just expected more, particularly a more believable story line. The story sounds good in the reviews but it didn't work for me in the book.


    What do you think your next listen will be?

    Whatever Stephen King writes next.


    Which character – as performed by Peter Berkrot – was your favorite?

    He did a great job. No particular character stands out, but I liked him a lot and will look for more books he reads.


    Was 77 Shadow Street worth the listening time?

    It was okay. Since I have read or listened to at least 85% of Dean Koontz books, some more than once, I always have to give his books a try.


    Any additional comments?

    I was disappointed with this one. But I'll listen to his next book. Sometimes he's brilliant, sometimes not so much.

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    Dortzjula SAN JOSE, Costa Rica 04-24-12
    Dortzjula SAN JOSE, Costa Rica 04-24-12 Member Since 2011
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    "Wow!"

    Dean Koontz is one of the best storytellers I's ever read. I've listened to this book at least four times, and I only put it down because there were other books I wanted to get to. I love the way he combines the personal stories of the characters with the science fiction or supernatural elements of the stories. Simply great.

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    Lorin Waynesboro, VA, USA 04-17-12
    Lorin Waynesboro, VA, USA 04-17-12 Member Since 2010
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    "Hard to follow, too many characters"
    What disappointed you about 77 Shadow Street?

    The story was boring and confusing. Most of the events that happened seemed purely for dramatic effect and without contributing to the plot. In fact, I could not really discern a plot.


    What could Dean Koontz have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

    Better character and plot development.


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    Teresa Ipswich, MA, United States 04-02-12
    Teresa Ipswich, MA, United States 04-02-12 Member Since 2011
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    "LONGEST 6 HOURS OF MY LIFE"
    What would have made 77 Shadow Street better?

    NOTHING. MY OPINION IS IF HE DIDN'T HAVE A GOOD REPUTATION THIS BOOK WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED


    Would you ever listen to anything by Dean Koontz again?

    YES, I'VE READ SOME OF HIS OTHER BOOKS AND LIKE THEM. I WOULD LOOK UP REVIEWS BEFORE BUYING


    You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

    GETTING WORSE AS IT GOES ALONG


    Any additional comments?

    I THINK DEAN WANTED TO ONE UP STEPHEN KINGS ROSE RED

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    Amy Cadiz, KY, United States 03-30-12
    Amy Cadiz, KY, United States 03-30-12 Member Since 2008
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    "Not Worth The Credit"
    What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

    The story was long, boring, and lacking in any real story.


    What could Dean Koontz have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

    Upon reading this book, I would not have believed it was written by Koontz. It was rambling and disappointing.


    What didn’t you like about Peter Berkrot’s performance?

    Not much.


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    Janet Westport, MA, United States 03-29-12
    Janet Westport, MA, United States 03-29-12 Member Since 2011

    Good books just make me smile!

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    "A strong start ..."
    Would you try another book from Dean Koontz and/or Peter Berkrot?

    Easily. Dean Koontz has many to offer that are stronger than this one.


    What was most disappointing about Dean Koontz’s story?

    It was predictable and rather slow.


    Did the narration match the pace of the story?

    Narration was actually what kept me going, he drew my attention.


    Did 77 Shadow Street inspire you to do anything?

    Enjoy the present ...and look forward to my next listen.


    Any additional comments?

    This story started strongly, but seemed to lose steam as it went on ... and on.

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    Bret Omaha, NE, United States 03-21-12
    Bret Omaha, NE, United States 03-21-12 Member Since 2008
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    "Fairly Good, Too Character Heavy"

    The biggest challenge of this book is trying to recall who is who. The book is laden with characters and I found myself often having to restart chapters and try to figure out who was being discussed. This definitely impacted the overall enjoyment of a fairly good story.

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