When Jimmy Tock is born, his grandfather predicts that there will be five days of huge sadness and tragedy in his life, setting the stage for a suspenseful and humorous tale full of twists and turns. The story follows Jimmy's journey as he faces each predicted day, encountering quirky characters like pastry chefs, a tornado chaser, and demented circus performers, in a narrative that weaves together elements of suspense, humor, and family dynamics.
Life Expectancy by Dean Koontz is a unique blend of suspense, humor, and heartwarming family moments, centered around the protagonist's journey to navigate the predictions made about his life by his grandfather. The book combines elements of mystery, action, and emotional depth, creating a captivating storyline that keeps readers engaged from start to finish.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings include violence, themes of murder, and the presence of evil clowns, which may be unsettling to some readers.
Has Romance?
There is a medium level of romance in the story as it revolves around the protagonist's relationship with his wife and family.
From The Publisher:
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Before he died on a storm-wracked night, Jimmy Tock's grandfather predicted that there would be five dark days in his grandson's life-five dates whose terrible events Jimmy must prepare himself to face. The first is to occur in his twentieth year, the last in his thirtieth. What terrifying events await Jimmy on these five critical days? What challenges must he survive? The path he follows will defy every expectation and will take all the love, humor, and courage he possesses. For who Jimmy Tock is and what he must accomplish on the five days his world turns is a mystery both dangerous and wondrous.
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Wow what an exciting and very entertaining book this was. Suspenseful, exciting but also very funny. This had some twist and turns I couldn't guess and one of my favorites of Dean Koontz. The book starts when Jimmy Tock is born, where his grandpa rises from a coma and tells them that there are five important dates Jimmy has to face in his life and the story goes from there. Didn't have huge expectations on this book so this was a huge and pleasant surprise
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Life Expectancy?
About the Author:
Dean Koontz, the author of many #1 New York Times bestsellers, lives in Southern California with his wife, Gerda, their golden retriever, Elsa, and the enduring spirits of their goldens, Trixie and Anna.
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