(Redirected from Shattered (Dean Koontz novel)) Shattered is a 1973 novel by Dean Koontz; it was previously published for Random House under his pseudonym, K.R. Dwyer. The Berkeley edition was published in February 1985, the second printing was in June 1985, and the third printing was in November 1985.
Melodrama(noun) formerly, a kind of drama having a musical accompaniment to intensify the effect of certain scenes. Now, a drama abounding in romantic sentiment and agonizing situations, with a musical accompaniment only in parts which are especially thrilling or pathetic.
LINK / CITE ADD TO WORD LIST. noun. The definition of melodrama is a creative performance or actions with lots of exaggerated emotion, tension or excitement. 1  A soap opera is an example of a melodrama.2  A person who is constantly breaking up and getting back together with her boyfriend in emotional scenes is an example of someone who enjoys melodrama.he definition of melodrama is a creative performance or actions with lots of exaggerated emotion, tension or excitement. 1  A soap opera is an example of a melodrama. 2  A person who is constantly breaking up and getting back together with her boyfriend in emotional scenes is an example of someone who enjoys melodrama.