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Summary: Excellent Read! Wished I lived in Pico Mundo!
Review: This was my first Koontz book I have read. There are writers that write for a movie (at least hopes for a movie), and there are writers that write for the reader. Mr. Koontz, in my opinion writes for the reader. The way he gives details about the characters Odd has contact with, it gives the book more meaning then just a cookie-cutter formula some writers follow.My only wish was that Little Ozzie had a bigger part in the book; he sounded he could have really made a contribution to the story then just a mere friend of Odd Thomas. I thought Little Ozzie was a hoot!
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Summary: 'Oddly' loveable
Review: I love most of Dean Koontz's novels. His writing is vivid, colorful and descriptive. He has such a grasp on good and evil. His characters are well developed and I really care about what happens to them. My favorite Koontz was "From the Corner of His Eye," but I love to be wrapped up in any of his suspenseful stories. This one contains lots of humor as well as Koontz's wornderful descriptions.
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Summary: outstanding
Review: reading this book, was some of the best excersise ive gotten in a good while. i dont think i unclenched my ass the whole time. i can also see how this character could be carried into new tales, and situations, but the story is so complete, and so well written that despite Mr. Koontz' considerable talents, im afraid it would only cheapen the experience of this wonderful book.
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Summary: typical "couldn't put it down" book.
Review: I thought this was a great book. It did remind me of a certain Bruce Willis movie, but done in the Koontz typical style. It seems like a book based on a character that can continue. Absolutely did not expect the ending. Definately enjoyed.
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Summary: The best Koontz novel in years...
Review: This novel has definitely topped the past few novels Dean Koontz has written. This one has come a long way from "One Door Away From Heaven". Dean Koontz has gone back to basics when it comes to suspense. This story is fast-paced. It cuts right to the chase. I honestly couldn't stop turning the pages; I was hooked on to this book. I hardly give books this kind of praise but this one, when compared to the comtemporary works of brand-name authors, definitely deserves it. The only reason I'm giving this story four stars is because it has somewhat of a resemblance to the Bruce Willis movie, "The Sixth Sense" where the protagonist can see dead people, where the dead help the protagonist solve crimes. That's about it. Otherwise, to be fair, there are stark differences between this novel and "The Sixth Sense", one of them being that there is no Bruce Willis-psychiatrist character here. The ending is sad and surprising. I'm even more surprised that I cried in the end but I'm a sentimentalist so I don't know if that counts. Anyway, I recommend this book strongly because it is definitely an entertaining read. It is a lot better than the work that other brand-name authors like James Patterson and Patricia Cornwell have turned in, MUCH, MUCH BETTER! Well done, Mr. Koontz! Well done!
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Summary: Great Book!
Review: This book is an original for Dean Koontz. At first I wasnt sure I would like the first person narration, but in the end it just added to the whole story. The twist at the end of the book was great. A great read!!
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Summary: A solid Koontz read
Review: As the title would suggest, Odd Thomas is a novel about a man of that same name. Odd (which is his real name, not a nickname), is a 20 year old, short-order cook with a peculiar talent: he sees dead people. And, just like in the movie which made that line famous, the dead don't speak, yet they usually want Odd's help. It is not the dead who concern Odd, however, it is the bodachs: evil spirits which hover around the site of future death. When Odd sees a large group of bodachs hanging around a strange-looking man who comes into his grill one morning, he makes it his mission to find out exactly what this man is up to in hopes avoiding the tragedy foretold by the appearance of the bodachs. This book is a bit different than much of Koontz's other work, namely because it is written in the first person (Odd actually begins by saying that he is writing his memoirs) and because it is a shorter, quicker read. However, Koontz's usual, witty prose is evident, and this book is mostly consistent with his usual style. I did have some minor problems with the plot--for example, some of the supernatural natural occurrences aren't fully explained, and the conclusion didn't seem to match the level of build-up. Overall however, I enjoyed the book, and Koontz fans like myself are not likely to be disappointed.
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Summary: Captivating!
Review: I agree with the reviewer who said, "Back With A Bang." I've read all books by Dean Koontz, and was a little disappointed at the drawn-out, repetitive direction his last couple of books have taken. Odd Thomas kept me captivated from page one. I, too, would like to see more of this protagonist. I'm very stingy with my five star ratings, but this book is definitely a must read!
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Summary: I would Welcome More Stories From Odd Thomas
Review: Odd Thomas works as a short-order cook at the Pico Mundo Grille in the southern California desert. He is blessed (or cursed) with the ability to see dead people and evil ghost shadows (bodachs). This story is fast paced and full of great characters. About halfway through the book, some of the dialog between Odd and his girlfriend, Stormy, struck me as a little silly which was surprising because the writing in the rest of the book was so well done. Some of the phrasing was really exceptional. For instance: Odd is trying to fathom why some people get caught up in Satanism..."Certain fourteen-year-old boys, yes, because some of them were washed half loose from reason by shifting tides of hormones". It's phrasing like this that makes the journey through this story so enjoyable. The descriptions included, especially of the bodachs, are so vivid, it's almost like watching a movie. I do hope a movie is made from this book...it would be a glorious visual experience. As this story neared it's conclusion it was so intense, it was difficult to resist peeking ahead to check out the resolution. I don't know if Koontz has ever brought back any of his characters for an encore, but I would certainly be interested in any book in the future that features Odd Thomas. This was an excellent read.
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Summary: An interesting read
Review: Some Koontz books are super, some stink - this one is fairly good. A new idea and approach plus the book really races off to a quick start. If you love Koontz, you will like or love this one.
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