Review: Well written, but more of a teaser than a short story.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 11, 2013
This novella could've easily been included in Koontz's Innocence as a prologue to the actual story. It establishes the setting nicely, giving enough background detail to intrigue and make you crave more. I didn't find it absolutely essential, but it definitely gave me a better idea of what Addison's childhood was like - tragic, lonely and painful.It's quite a captivating piece of literature, but not a stand-alone, so read it / buy it only if you don't expect to get all the answers (for that, you need to read Innocence, which I highly recommend).Both Wilderness and Innocence are very different from Koontz's previous works and I'm sure fans will be surprised to discover just how lyrical and thoughtful they are. Personally, I enjoyed it immensely. Is it worth paying for, though? Probably not, since most of the things we learn from it, we find in the actual book anyway. Think of it as more of a teaser than a short story, this way you won't be disappointed.