Review: A Taste of Innocence
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 25, 2013
I enjoyed this short story which introduces the main character of Dean Koontz's forthcoming book, Innocence.  Addison was born with unique facial features.  He is reluctant to describe how he looks, but says people have wanted to kill him after getting a good look at him.  And his own mother frequently banished him from the house when he was growing up because she needed a break from his visage.  In this short story Addison his exploring the woods near his home when he encounters a hunter.  He tries to avoid being seen by the hunter but unfortunately he's spotted and the hunter begins pursuing him.  He's only a child when this happens.  I thought the manner in which Addison handled the situation speaks to his character.  I'm really looking forward to reading more about him in Innocence.