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alexandrabree's review against another edition
3.0
This book deserves more than a 3 but less than a 4, I have really gotten into the series and am excited to see where Anna - Marie and Odd are headed now that we have left Magic Beach.
h3dakota's review against another edition
3.0
I actually have more questions after the end of this one than I've had with the others. I definitely see why the BF is wondering when the next Odd book is going to come out, because seriously, what IS the deal with Annamarie, anyway? :D
I don't think I like the break away from the seeing/interacting with dead people. I also honestly miss Elvis, though the Sinatra as poltergeist was pretty entertaining. I love having the little facts about these huge personalities included in the course of reading fiction. :)
I don't think I like the break away from the seeing/interacting with dead people. I also honestly miss Elvis, though the Sinatra as poltergeist was pretty entertaining. I love having the little facts about these huge personalities included in the course of reading fiction. :)
cathiedalziel's review against another edition
4.0
Ok, please now that my 4 stars are in relation to the Odd Thomas series by Dean Koontz and next to the 1st in the series, I really enjoyed this one. (#2 & 3 in the series were like hanging around with a friend and wondering where that friendship was going; had we maybe outgrown each other in interests, etc.)
One thing that is really starting to annoy me about Odd is he way of prattling on and overthinking everything. It must be insane being inside his head, because it drives me nuts how his mind constantly wanders into what ifs and remember whens sometimes. Odd is such a likeable fellow though with a heart of gold and genuine concern for most of the human race that I can't help feel that I'm better off having him in my life than out of it.
This 4th one in the series takes a turn when Odd becomes "hardened" and needs to step up his killing game. I would have never though that he would have the killer instinct and the torture evil side but I guess when someone is pushed way too far, has lost what he has needed most and is faced with doing evil in order to save millions (yes, probably millions) than benevolence and kindness don't rank high as ways to make things right.
I'm looking forward to reading the 5th in the series, which says a lot about the writing and characters when you want to read the next story in line. I also want to find out how Odd reconciles his actions in the story line with the self guilt and remorse he always feels. I'm hoping by the end of the series he has learned to let go of the self-doubts but still remains the nicest humblest bad-ass in paranormal literature.
One thing that is really starting to annoy me about Odd is he way of prattling on and overthinking everything. It must be insane being inside his head, because it drives me nuts how his mind constantly wanders into what ifs and remember whens sometimes. Odd is such a likeable fellow though with a heart of gold and genuine concern for most of the human race that I can't help feel that I'm better off having him in my life than out of it.
This 4th one in the series takes a turn when Odd becomes "hardened" and needs to step up his killing game. I would have never though that he would have the killer instinct and the torture evil side but I guess when someone is pushed way too far, has lost what he has needed most and is faced with doing evil in order to save millions (yes, probably millions) than benevolence and kindness don't rank high as ways to make things right.
I'm looking forward to reading the 5th in the series, which says a lot about the writing and characters when you want to read the next story in line. I also want to find out how Odd reconciles his actions in the story line with the self guilt and remorse he always feels. I'm hoping by the end of the series he has learned to let go of the self-doubts but still remains the nicest humblest bad-ass in paranormal literature.
zennyg23's review against another edition
dark
funny
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
villianess's review against another edition
4.0
Odd finds himself wrapped up in espionage which puts into play the idea of, is it murder or killing for the right reason. The banter between characters is refreshing, however this book had more swearing in it than previous Odd Thoams stories. It wasn't necessary, but played into the rough characters of the story.
papidoc's review against another edition
3.0
An enjoyable read, but not as enthralling as the others in this group of Odd Thomas fantastical mysteries. Odd Thomas, this time accompanied by the ingering ghost of Frank Sinatra and Boo, the ghost dog, saves mankind from a plot to blow up four nuclear bombs in four different U.S. cities.
I have enjoyed most of Koontz's books, but all authors have their ups and downs. This one was a mild journey to the downside, in my opinion. Too many loose ends left unraveled, and mysterious people and circumstances left unexplained.
I have enjoyed most of Koontz's books, but all authors have their ups and downs. This one was a mild journey to the downside, in my opinion. Too many loose ends left unraveled, and mysterious people and circumstances left unexplained.
cheesygiraffe's review against another edition
4.0
I think this is the oddest of the Odd books yet. Armageddon, fog, and a mysterious lady named AnnaMaria. Odd had to do some things that weren't good to save a lot of people again. Only thing I can't figure out is........who the heck is AnnaMaria? Am I missing something here? Or will we learn more in the next Odd novel?
mellabella's review against another edition
3.0
I can remember reading my first Dean Kootz book years ago. It was Servants of the Twilight. It was just scary and creepy enough to keep me reading, and on the edge of my seat. It made me a fan. I think so much more can be done with the Odd series. This book in particular just... Well every nemesis Odd has encountered (besides the gunman who killed the love of his life) is going to be oddly giant sized. That makes for a scary villain but a little unrealistic. He as friends all over. Which is fine but why do they all have to be SO different (scarred from a childhood attack, morbidly obese etc)? I wasn't really feeling Elvis as his ghostly partner. I definitely wasn't feeling Frank Sinatra as the spirit who is now lingering and keeping him company. Anyways, I won't say the plot is implausible. Maybe it's not. I will say that I agreed with another reader who found the mysterious Annemarie not enigmatic but, annoying. Dean Koontz could use Odd's psychic ability to scare readers like he used to. Maybe that's not the road he wants to take. But, it would be a lot more like his earlier books.
sleepiebear's review against another edition
3.0
definitelie not as good as the others. certainlie weirder. had elements of Tick Tock in it. (I loved Tick Tock)