Odd Thomas

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It's a hit!

Though this was my third time reading this book, it carried no less emotional weight and intensity than it did the first time I read it. Ironically... (show more)

Though this was my third time reading this book, it carried no less emotional weight and intensity than it did the first time I read it. Ironically, even though this time I was going into it knowing the "big secret" you don't find out until the end, it still felt like a sock in the stomach, like my heart was breaking, when I got to the end. It is definitely a story which makes me want to call up my loved ones, to hold tight to any of them who are nearby, because it reminds me (to sound totally cliché, but it's totally the truth) how short, and how precious, and how irreplaceable, this life really is.

The characters are awesome. Including Elvis. Having never been an Elvis fan (maybe because he was before my time in more way than one) it is surprising that a character who is mythical in his own right can become something completely different in this context.

The Dean Koontz books I love best are the ones like this: ones that feel like a huge adventure from start to finish, action-packed, full of doing things, exploring, seeing and spending time with so many colourful characters. (show less)

 

 

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No, it's a flop!

I've enjoyed many Dean Koontz books in the past: Fear Nothing, Life Expectancy, and more recently, Frankenstein and Lighting. I usually enjoy his... (show more)

I've enjoyed many Dean Koontz books in the past: Fear Nothing, Life Expectancy, and more recently, Frankenstein and Lighting. I usually enjoy his books and humor, but in this case, I was extremely disappointed and found myself only wanting the book to end. The thing that bothered me the most is the way the book just seemed to drag on and on and go nowhere. Though some may find the humor in this book enjoyable, I found it tedious. The book is written in the first person of the main character, Odd Thomas. His babbling often went on and on and only helped to make the book drag on even more. A countless number of times, I found myself just wanting him to shut up and get on with the story. The plot finally becomes clear about three fourths of the way into the book. I kept waiting for the book to finally start getting good, and it did at the very end, but not enough to make the entire book worth reading. (show less)

 

 

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  What a fun ride this book was. I would never call myself a horror fan although Stephen King is my favorite author. I do, however, enjoy excellent writing, humor and an intense story line. Koontz can get pretty creepy, which sometimes keeps me away from him, but with a random grab at the library this book came to hand and so I brought it home and was instantly entranced.

  Koontz outdoes himself with the Odd Thomas character and writing. The humor involved is top notch and helps keep the read... (show more)

  What a fun ride this book was. I would never call myself a horror fan although Stephen King is my favorite author. I do, however, enjoy excellent writing, humor and an intense story line. Koontz can get pretty creepy, which sometimes keeps me away from him, but with a random grab at the library this book came to hand and so I brought it home and was instantly entranced.

  Koontz outdoes himself with the Odd Thomas character and writing. The humor involved is top notch and helps keep the reader hooked from start to finish. A compelling story line, interesting characters and fast pace don't hurt either. Having found out that there are three other books in the Odd Thomas series, I'm looking forward to finding and reading all three.

  If the writing style is the same, this will be a set of books to purchase, not just get from the library. (show less)

   

   

  by Facebook User on Oct 27, 2009 at 06:33PM

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  This is one of my all-time favorite books by Dean Koontz. I've read it several times now, but it never gets boring or old. I love the characters. They're so complex, yet so relatable at the same time. They feel like people you would actually know in your own life. The book is a bit dramatic, but it's not overly action-packed. It's more or less driven by the future and the characters. It's very heartbreaking, though. This is one of the few books that has ever made me cry, and that is what I do... (show more)

  This is one of my all-time favorite books by Dean Koontz. I've read it several times now, but it never gets boring or old. I love the characters. They're so complex, yet so relatable at the same time. They feel like people you would actually know in your own life. The book is a bit dramatic, but it's not overly action-packed. It's more or less driven by the future and the characters. It's very heartbreaking, though. This is one of the few books that has ever made me cry, and that is what I do every single time I've read it. It does have some really great comedic moments, however, that seemed to balance out some of the sadness. The dialogue in this book was wonderful. It's not bogged down with it, and I loved the playful banter between Stormy and Odd. I also loved the way descriptions of events (past and present) and events were presented. It wasn't over-done, but it wasn't flat either. (show less)

   

   

  by Mercedes Seemann on Sep 09, 2009 at 07:52PM

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