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nbonz4's review against another edition
4.0
I really love this series by Koontz. Odd is such a great character you can't help but love his adventures. I don't think that this was the best Odd book, but it was still really good!
sarahareinhard's review against another edition
5.0
I had been on a long break from horror and suspense when I was convinced to give Dean Koontz’s Odd Thomas books a try. From the beginning, they had me hooked. This latest installment was no different. It seemed to leave more to my imagination, more loose ends, than the others...or maybe I was just paying attention differently. In any event, I enjoyed it and would recommend the series highly (or, really, any part of the series - I think any of the books would stand alone just fine).
jgintrovertedreader's review against another edition
4.0
I had forgotten how very much I love Odd Thomas, his straight-faced humor, and his personal life philosophy. It only took a couple of pages for me to remember what a great character he is.
The story is honestly kind of more of the same--Odd is trying to stop the bad guys before they can hurt a lot of people. But the little town of Magic Beach is shrouded in fog and that made it all so much more atmospheric. And really it's supposed to be taking place in one evening/night, but in my mind, it was all taking place in the afternoon. Whatever.
Odd gets to meet some more eccentric, lovely characters and there's a pretty big setup for the next in the series. I'm not sure where he's going with this, but, as the mysterious Annamaria would say, "All things in their time."
Two things did stand out to me: the word Polterfrank cracked me up every time I read it, and there were NO BODACHS!!!!! YAY!!!!!! Man, those things creep me out. I was glad they didn't show up this time.
I thought this was slightly better than the previous, [b:Brother Odd|14996|Brother Odd (Odd Thomas Novel, Book 3)|Dean Koontz|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166669293s/14996.jpg|944261], and I will definitely continue on with the series.
The story is honestly kind of more of the same--Odd is trying to stop the bad guys before they can hurt a lot of people. But the little town of Magic Beach is shrouded in fog and that made it all so much more atmospheric. And really it's supposed to be taking place in one evening/night, but in my mind, it was all taking place in the afternoon. Whatever.
Odd gets to meet some more eccentric, lovely characters and there's a pretty big setup for the next in the series. I'm not sure where he's going with this, but, as the mysterious Annamaria would say, "All things in their time."
Two things did stand out to me: the word Polterfrank cracked me up every time I read it, and there were NO BODACHS!!!!! YAY!!!!!! Man, those things creep me out. I was glad they didn't show up this time.
I thought this was slightly better than the previous, [b:Brother Odd|14996|Brother Odd (Odd Thomas Novel, Book 3)|Dean Koontz|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166669293s/14996.jpg|944261], and I will definitely continue on with the series.
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.