It’s a classic tale loosely based on Mary Shelly’s “Frankenstein” of the Romantic Period in the 19th Century of English Literature. Dean Koontz brings this perennial horror story classic up to date. And today it has never been more relevant. Today’s world is one were science has become the most abject of obedient servants to the powerful and mighty. Where the unthinkable has become the common place, and where little can be relegated to the realm of science fiction with any assurance that it is not already science fact. That its just for now being withheld from view and will be revealed shortly as science fact.
Our reality includes the creation of genetically cross species chimeras, computer bio-interfaces, as well as old fashioned brainwashing and now cutting edge propaganda and mind manipulation. Dean Koontz takes our reality and runs away with it screaming into the night and with us screaming by his side. I’m reviewing Book III Frankenstein dead and alive. The prequels are said to be just as impressive.
The malignant narcissist Dr. Frankenstein has found the secret to almost indefinite life extension. Also he has learned how to breed biological beings to his specs. Some are little smarter than animals, some are much less, some intelligent and with human emotions and compassion and a whole gamut of feelings. They are there to only serve Dr, Frankenstein in his evil designs. Of course his ultimate dream is to take over the world and establish his own hellish utopia. Something right out of a new world order scenario.
It all kicks right along as high entertainment. Well written and easily read. As I write there are strange happenings afoot that could rival even the master story teller’s imaginative genius. I like this sort of book; one that takes our world and extrapolates that world. After all, what is the future but endless extrapolation?
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Frankenstein: Dead and Alive: A Novel (Dean Koontz’s Frankenstein)
