Odd Thomas
by Dean Koontz
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Book Reviews of Odd Thomas
Book Review: "A Flipped Fork Flicked My Forehead
Summary: 5 Stars
The genius of Dean Koontz is once again on display in the very enjoyable Odd Thomas. Odd is a young man that sees dead people, but they don't talk. He is not content in merely observing the dead, he is proactive in trying to help them leave to the other side by helping them finish whatever it is that is keeping their spirit here. Odd is a great voice in literature. He is innocent, yet wordly and experienced. He won't describe graphic violence because it is not respectful of the dead or wounded. Odd is devoted to his girlfriend Stormy. He begins tracking a man that he believes is planning evil acts on a grand scale.
This novel is a great, fast paced read. Koontz displays his inimitable writing style. This book is scary, at times funny, at times poignant, and often tragic. Odd feels disappointed with the cruelty of people, and looks to find good in unusual people. This book was touching.
Highly recommended. A worthy Dean Koontz 5 star effort.
Book Review: One of the best titles by Koontz
Summary: 5 Stars
For a book about death, this novel gives off a lighted hearted vibe that makes the main character Odd Thomas an endearing figure, which explains why so many more books were written. Of the Odd Thomas books I've read, the first book was definitely the best. I will most likely read In Odd We Trust as soon as its available. I thought Brother Odd was good, but didn't really care for Forever Odd or Odd Hours. Brother Odd started out very well and the scifi theme was original but was somewhat of a turn-off from what I've come to expect. It wasn't bad just different.
Odd Thomas is witty and extremely humble. This novel excel's in providing the background of all of the main characters in splendid detail. It creates that emotional connection where the reader has a stake in their well-being. This reinforce's this book's humor and heart wrenching drama. I recommend this book to those who are looking for a fantastically written story with a teary-eyed ending.
Book Review: Odd Is Good
Summary: 5 Stars
Odd Thomas is a basic run of the mill person with a slight wrinkle, like Melinda in the show Ghost Whisperer, he can see ghosts and unlike times when ghosts can redeem themselves, the ones here are not ones you want to see around since they mean things will go awry.
And awry they go for Odd Thomas. During the way Koontz introduces his friends and mother, each with their quirks who fit into his life and pull him in different directions and he is always working to make sure he please others. A very likable character that you want to succeed on many levels - including the ultimate showdown when the ghosts convene and a standard surburbia location becomes the focus of attention.
I enjoyed the narrative and found myself reading this one quickly. The end was in fact Odd, as it were, and I am still on the fence about the conclusion, perhpas because it was not what I expected or wanted.
But overall an interesting ride.
Book Review: Good plot, great character
Summary: 4 Stars
What I find very positive in this novel is the deft command the author has to handle the relationships and transitions between the physical and the spiritual worlds. Unlike other fiction horror novels where the plot unfolds by means of far fetched magic or supernatural ingredients, herein you can believe the gift that Thomas has (the inborn ability to see evil ghosts (bodachs)that slither and hang around a particular setting in anticipation of a grisly murder), as something conceivable. So, as I gradually got immersed in the plot, I considered that Thomas gift is an odd skill any sensible normal human being could posess. Why not?, and in a way I wondered why not our best friend or the guy next door. I think that Thomas is a great character that can actualize its potential in future plots. For the most part the novel as a whole is a fine read with strikingly carefully placed twists and turns to make it fascinating from beginning to endBook Review: The first page and a half of this book is rediculous
Summary: 4 Stars
I'm not sure who I blame more for the shabby, poorly-thought opening paragraphs, Koontz or his editor. There is a serious blunder in the opening of this book. It begins with Odd wondering why anyone would want to read about his exploits. ??? He sees dead people, bodachs, travels in time ... and wonders why anyone would be interested in him? Odd would have to be dumber than a cracker to believe this, but his character as it develops in the book is not so naive and stupid. This opening is the worst case I can recall of a writer/editor tandem being guilty of an error so gross that it destroys the credibility of the main character. If Koontz had thought at all about this, during the editing, he would have rewritten the beginning. I just don't understand how a writer of his caliber could make such a mistake. Anyway, I'll keep reading his books because at some point in his novels there's always a plot point that grabs me.