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The City

By: Dean Koontz
Narrated by: Korey Jackson
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Summary

There are millions of stories in the city - some magical, some tragic, others terror-filled or triumphant. Jonah Kirk’s story is all of those things as he draws listeners into his life in the city as a young boy, introducing his indomitable grandfather, also a "piano man"; his single mother, a struggling singer; and the heroes, villains, and everyday saints and sinners who make up the fabric of the metropolis in which they live - and who will change the course of Jonah’s life forever. Welcome to The City, a place of evergreen dreams where enchantment and malice entwine, where courage and honor are found in the most unexpected corners and the way forward lies buried deep inside the heart.

©2014 Dean Koontz (P)2014 Recorded Books
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Out of my comfort zone but worth a read

Would you listen to The City again? Why?

No.

Would you be willing to try another book from Dean Koontz? Why or why not?

I love Mr Koontz. This was a bit of a departure from his normal fare. Interesting and engaging.

What does Korey Jackson bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Nicely narrated.

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My gut reaction was to dislike it but it turned out better than I was expecting. Worth persevering with!

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I didn't expect to cry

To be fair, I have only ever read one Dean Koontz book and that was 20 years ago now. For some reason I was under the impression that he was similar to Stephen King... So I wasn't sure what to make of this book at first. Like others have said, it starts off slow...but is well worth the wait. The last 8 hours or so are fantastic...
The book is kinda nostalgic, and heartwarming. Like any great tale, there are ups and downs. You'll laugh and you'll cry. Overall, a great story and fantastic narration. Not what I expected but pleasantly surprised and well worth it!

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Best book he has done in 10 years

This is probably the best book koontz has done in 10 years!!

Slow start but keep with it

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Good

This is an interesting story which kept me entertained, It got better towards the end

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Dean Koontz shares his magnificent imagination, magical!

Koontz as ever unpredictable, rational yet exciting, twists and turns, the narration always buoyantly empathetic, a very wonderful experience, thank you,

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I struggled listening to this in the beginning as it was slow. However, I'm glad I persevered to the end.

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Didn’t do it for me

Just didn’t get into this book… no idea why… just differed to the normal Koontz I was expecting &
so after about 10 chapters gave up

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