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The Bad Place

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Horror Fiction Mystery & Thriller Suspense Mystery & Thriller

by Dean Koontz

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3.86 (26.8K ratings)
calendar_today 1989
description 417 pages

The Bad Place by Dean Koontz holds a well received rating of 3.86 out of 5, based on 26.8K reader ratings. First published in 1989. The book spans 417 pages.

About The Bad Place

Frank Pollard is afraid to fall asleep. Every morning when he awakes, he discovers something strange--like blood on his hands--a bizarre mystery that tortures his soul. Two investigators have been hired to follow the haunted man. But only one person--a young man with Down's Syndrome--can imagine where their journeys might end. That terrible place from which no one ever returns.

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Author Dean Koontz
Published 1989
Pages 417
Genres Horror, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense, Mystery & Thriller
Average Rating 3.86 / 5.00
Total Ratings 26,848

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.9
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26.8K ratings
With a rating of 3.86, The Bad Place is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.96, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.86
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3.96
Fantasy Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Bad Place?

The Bad Place is categorized as Horror, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is The Bad Place worth reading?

Based on 26.8K reader ratings, The Bad Place has an average score of 3.86 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is The Bad Place?

The Bad Place has 417 pages.

Who wrote The Bad Place?

The Bad Place was written by Dean Koontz. It was first published in 1989.

What is the ISBN for The Bad Place?

The ISBN-13 for The Bad Place is 9780425195480.0.

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