Who is the best out of them in present (at writing, not history) and why is that?
2007-08-09 03:31:54 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
*meaning history - not what they wrote long ago, but they`re newest creations.
2007-08-09 03:32:56 · update #1
Stephen King did not retired, he still writes only slower. Check out his site.
2007-08-09 03:45:41 · update #2
Dean Koontz has written some exceptional work, recently finished The Face in about 1/2 day. I even walked to the kitchen to gets drinks and stuff whilst reading it. On the other hand, King is the original, and his early work is magnificent.
I am, however, strugggling to get into The Dark Tower at the moment - so have resorted to Dolores (hee hee easier reading.)
Sorry - not one to normally sit on the fence, but this time I call a draw.
2007-08-09 03:43:47 · answer #1 · answered by Everyday's the same again... 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've never been a great fan of Dean Koontz but I do think Stephen King's new stuff isn't as good as his old stuff was. I did love the Dark Tower series and thought the last book was pretty good but not the best. I'd still rate him over Koontz though I think.
2007-08-09 03:48:40 · answer #2 · answered by Princess Paradox 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Dean Koontz has improved and is now writing his best stuff, Stephen King on the other hand does not seem to be coming close to his earlier novels.
2007-08-09 03:36:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Dean koontz. I never really liked stephen king books so haven't read any of his newer stuff to be honest but dean koontz just keeps gettin better.
2007-08-09 03:54:37 · answer #4 · answered by Wise Man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I happen to like Dean Koontz's books better. While I like Stephen's ideas, I don't like the way he writes.
2007-08-09 05:27:41 · answer #5 · answered by taarna_73 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stephen King retired...but he'll be the best forever and ever.
Nothing against dean koontz and I love his writing, but he can never come close to Dean Koontz.
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2007-08-09 03:36:37 · answer #6 · answered by twinkLe 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
They have two distinctly different ways to spin a tale. I would have to go with SK for his intensity. His novels are way more graphic than Koontz's works. He can scare the hell out of me. His son Joe Hill is taking after the old man. His book The Heart Shaped Box is a treat.
2007-08-09 04:01:05 · answer #7 · answered by Oz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I absolutely love Dean Koontz and I own several of his novels. BUT I can not wait until Dan Brown writes another novel I own all 4 others that he wrote and he is a fantastic edge of your seat writer.
2007-08-09 03:43:00 · answer #8 · answered by sexyhotwifey 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dean Koontz is on a completely higher level to King.
Language is better, ideas are more unique and characterisation is far deeper.
2007-08-09 04:46:25 · answer #9 · answered by abluebobcat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stephen King-one word....'Misery' could Dean Koontz have done that (don't get me wrong I love Dean Koontz & I'm currently reading him!).
2007-08-09 13:22:32 · answer #10 · answered by munki 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋