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Summary: A Good Read for a Cold Winters Night.
Review: This was my first Dean Koontz book to pick up. I was intrested in the story after reading the Amazon.com review and was hooked all the way. I usually don't get into the "horror" genre but I think it's good to read different works or else you'll be bored.
Koontz tells the first person account of Odd Thomas who is a fry cook that can see dead people. His whole world changes in 2 days after a strange man call "Fungas Man" eats in the diner he works in. The book really picks up after that and will be a quick read as I was racing through the chapters toward the conclusion of the story. Pick this up today and ignore the negative reviews for the book.
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Summary: WASTE OF MONEY
Review: I bought this book because of the raves by Publisher's Weekly.
I gave up after the first chapter, thought this was more of
a teenager's read. Koontz has a distinct way of going up and
down in his writing efforts, which leads me to believe that
some of his books are written to fill out a contract.
Rating: 
Summary: Uneven, but there's some fun to be had.
Review: As usual Mr. Koontz has written another interesting and suspenseful story. However, as has happened with some of the recent Koontz books, sometimes the premise of the story is more interesting than the actual finished book. I won't divulge specifics because like most readers I hate reviews which give away plot points, but there are a couple of matters which are brought up in the story and are never satisfactorily explained. Considering the book is less than 400 pages long, the middle of the story seems artificially padded while the ending is way too abrupt. Nonetheless it is not Koontz's worst novel and the story does have some good moments. The ending is particularly bittersweet and leaves you wanting more.
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Summary: Superb, Thrilling Story
Review: Comparing Odd Thomas and The Sixth Sense is inevitable. Nontheless, this story stands on its own as an excellent thriller for Dean Koontz. Odd Homas is one uber-mature 20 year old who sees dead people that have not let go of their past lives. These include people looking for justice, those in denial, or those who had just too much fun in their lives (see Elvis). While Odd is often burdened with these visions, he feels a duty to assist humanity. These visionaries include bodachs which are terror feeding masses. Their presence and enormous population tips Odd to pending disasters.Odd Thomas spirals into a thrilling, fast moving adventure as our hero races against the clock to save his small city of Pico Mundo, his girlfriend, and his friends...all of whom are in pending danger. I'll have to admit that I let the ending catch me by surprise and Odd Thomas is a great read from start to finish. I'd have to agree with other reviewers that the door is open for another novel and a series featuring Odd would be on my bookshelf.
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Summary: Ending Wants more
Review: The book kept your attention througout reading it and some of the characters were interesting. I expected more of an ending that the one in this book. To keep the reader moving along and then give them the ending that was supplied left me wanting an explanation as to why. There are far more sutible endings that would have left you with a feeling that reading the book was worth it.
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Summary: It's OK, but not his best work
Review: As Koontzbooks go, this one ranks somewhere in the middle. It was entertaining but also has several serious flaws. The title character is engaging, although he is supposedly age 20 and was written older (more like 35 or 40). The suspense is never fully gripping or convincing -- something the author is usually automatic with, but not this time. There are two major surprises in the plot - one got me, the other didn't. (The 2nd surprise appears to have been borrowed from a popular movie of 3 or 4 years ago.) I do appreciate the fact that this time Mr. Koontz broke away from his usual pattern of taking more than half of a book to slowly reveal the true nature of a mysterious event or situation. There are mysteries in Odd Thomas too, but you pretty much understand the major aspects of the plot from the beginning on. (The "keep 'em in the dark" formula has gotten pretty stale.)
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Summary: Loved It
Review: I am so excited for a great Dean Koontz book. I love his work and this is his best book since "From the Corner of his Eye". It is Dean Koontz' spin on the Sixth Sense. I really enjoyed the characters and read this book in less than 36 hours.
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Summary: Koontz's Masterpiece
Review: When history looks back upon the work of Dean Koontz, "Odd Thomas" may very well be the novel which he is remembered for. Throughout his career, Koontz has been the master of the "good read". His stories (even the weaker formula yarns) are always populated with quirky characters placed into situations which force them to discover the aspects of their person which make them matter in the world. The endings of Koontz's novels are usually neatly tied up and rarely risky. "Odd Thomas" is different because of it's darker tone, and this darker tone brings more of a sense of reality to the proceedings. The guys in white hats don't always win the day. We sense the frailty and confusion of the protagonist. We admire his strength to find ways to carry on in spite of facing odds which would crush most. We empathize with him when life rewards his good deeds by introducing more adversity. This is not a fast paced novel. If you are seeking one of Koontz's page turners I suggest you look elsewhere. "Odd Thomas" is, however, a wonderful character study of a person who is special in his own quiet way. If this is what you seek, then you will surely not be disappointed. Thank you for finally writing this novel Mr. Koontz. This is the book which I have always known you had within your abilities to create.
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Summary: Odd Thomas Oh sooo Good
Review: If you even like Dean Koontz a little you will simply love this book! It is very fast paced and interesting. I Love Love Love Dean Koontz!!! Odd Thomas is one of the best books (all Authors) I have read in a long time.Pick it up, you won't be disappointed!
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Summary: One of his best
Review: If you think Dean Koontz is predictable, think again. Odd Thomas was a delight to read, and delightfully unpredictable. Koontz leads you on a twisty-turvy road to stop a mass tragedy from occuring, and at the same time gets you in the head of one of the best characters I've ever met in any book. I dinged him one point because he did wrap things up a bit too quickly at the end; I've long noticed that he can start to run out of steam after a few hundred pages. Nonetheless, this was a great read that I would recommend to anyone.
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