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False Memory
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780553580228
ISBN: 0553580221
Label: Bantam
Manufacturer: Bantam
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 784
Publication Date: November 28, 2000
Publisher: Bantam
Release Date: November 28, 2000
Studio: Bantam
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Editorial Review:
Not a continuation of the Moonlight Bay series (Seize the Night and Fear Nothing) as many fans were expecting, False Memory is nonetheless just as powerful and compulsive as anything Koontz has written before.
Martie Rhodes is a successful young computer games designer with a loving husband, Dusty, and a seemingly normal life. Her best friend, Susan, however, suffers from agoraphobia, or a fear of open spaces, and relies on Martie to take her to weekly therapy sessions. Suddenly and inexplicably, Martie herself begins exhibiting worrying signs of a mental disorder, fearing herself capable of inflicting great harm on her loved ones. At the same time, Dusty's brother Skeet also succumbs to irrational mental behavior and tries to throw himself from a roof. It soon becomes clear that these four characters are involved in something much more than a sinister coincidence.
Koontz's great skill, as he demonstrates so well in this novel, is creating believable characters and thrusting them into seemingly impossible but--for the period of the story--completely plausible situations. The plot is as carefully layered as the most intricate orchestral compositions, and Koontz conducts the proceedings with almost unbearable tension. One of his greatest abilities as a writer, however, is tapping into the dark paranoia of society. As we approach the Millennium, and an age in which we are becoming increasingly desensitized to death and violence, Martie's fear of herself, known as autophobia, seems a terrifying warning that soon the only thing we will have left to fear is ourselves.
Deeper meanings aside, this is easily one of his best thrillers. The prose moves at a breakneck speed, and the denouement will leave you with a pounding heart and chills up and down your spine. Koontz delivers exciting, boundary-breaking fiction better than anyone else in the game, and False Memory (though at times shocking and disturbing) is a perfect example of a master author in top form. --Jonathan Weir, Amazon.co.uk
It's a fear more paralyzing than falling. More terrifying than absolute darkness. More horrifying than anything you can imagine. It's the one fear you cannot escape, no matter where you run...no matter where you hide. It's the fear of yourself. It's real. It can happen to you. And facing it can be deadly.Fear for your mind.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Keeps you listening for sure!
I listened to this book on audio cassette on my drive to work. I haven't read a novel for quite a while, but when I want to read (or listen to) a book, I usually pick Dean Koontz. I have read many of his novels and this book did not disappoint me.
This was very creative and I particularly liked many of the characters. Skeet seemed like anyone you might meet nowadays (addicted to drugs, etc.) Also, Susan's mental condition was interesting. I do believe that your upbringing has a ... Read More
Rating:  - False Memory
This book is pretty awful and am very disappointed. He usually writes good books, this one is not. The first 250 pages are repetitive and sooooo boring. I have not been able to finish the book because it puts me to sleep. Dont waster your money or time. I would have rated it with no stars if that was an option.
Rating:  - First experience with Koontz - not loving it...
As I say in the title, this is my first experience reading a Koontz novel and it is not flooring me.
I agree with virtually all the points raised by the recent reviewers here - especially that this novel is waaaaaay overlong and padded with boring description, which I am skimming because I am intrigued by the story.
I was not, however, expecting the subject matter to be so nasty. This villain is sickeningly cruel and vicious to his hapless victims. It's ghastly to read. ... Read More
Rating: - Substandard writing abounds
I have run hot and cold with Koontz novels over the years. I really enjoyed Lightning, but others I don't enjoy as well. This was likely the worst of his books.
1)Overuse of literary devices. Look, another similie!! And now a metaphor. Good writers know how to use these to increase the impact of their writing. Koontz just wallops you over the head with them.
2)The villian is so unbelievable that I had no fear of him. Someone described him being like a cartoon character, and ... Read More
Rating: - Way too much descriptive, repetitive writing
I have read most of DK's books and this one was almost painful. Things really don't start moving until half way through. I forced myself to continue and did a lot of skimming when it came to the wordy descriptions and detailed repetative drama in the beginning. Rather disappointing.
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