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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
Really quite the story, all together. Would have preferred a full, regular novel to these 3 short pieces. We still know next to nothing about Odd's newest companion, hopefully that will change in the next book. This story is classic Koontz, psychological thriller showcasing mankind at its worst again. You think the story is going down one path, when it takes a sharp left turn into the unexpected. That is what keeps me reading his novels.
A true Odd Thomas finish to this short story (really 4.5 stars, but can't do that here). There are few characters like Odd Thomas. I've enjoyed getting to know him. It upset me, though, to hear him repeat his belief that his life is not meant to be long. I take that to mean eventually, probably sooner than later, Odd Thomas will be killed off. I can't say how I feel about that. A tragedy, for sure, yet a well-deserved rest at the same time for this character who yearns for peace, but is constantly thrown into chaos and violence. I'll follow you to the end, Odd One.
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My love for everything odd Thomas was not disappointed. Great story, lovely "Interlude" to the other odd Thomas books. Can't wait to read on.
My love for everything odd Thomas was not disappointed. Great story, lovely "Interlude" to the other odd Thomas books. Can't wait to read on.
Meh. This three-part interlude was my least favorite of the Odd Thomas books so far. There were some entertaining and suspenseful sections, but I think Koontz has gone overboard with his writing. What was once a clever use of language has become a verbal onslaught too distracting to read. On top of that, his characters are all so self-actualized and altruistic that they're no longer relatable. Especially the children.
I think I'm done with Koontz for a while. He was one of my favorites back in the Intensity days, but he's gotten too cerebral for me lately.
I think I'm done with Koontz for a while. He was one of my favorites back in the Intensity days, but he's gotten too cerebral for me lately.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I didn't want to comment until I had read all three because it is one continual story. As usual, awesome! Odd Thomas has got to be one of the most lovable characters in fiction, he is humble and humorous. I am really looking forward to the next Odd book!!
Probably 3.5 stars for this part, but closer to four overall. And mostly because I have an unreasonable affection for the character Odd Thomas... otherwise this would barely be a 3 overall.
Koontz tries too hard to be descriptive at too many points in the story, and the climax left me underwhelmed. But it was good to spend some time with Odd again.
Koontz tries too hard to be descriptive at too many points in the story, and the climax left me underwhelmed. But it was good to spend some time with Odd again.
I'm not sure what to say. I enjoyed ending the series but was less than thrilled with the journey.
In three installments, Odd Interlude takes place before and separate from the newest Odd book, Odd Apocalypse. It doesn't do much to further the character, but it's a great suspense story with some interesting ideas. Well worth a read, particularly if you're in need of an Odd fix!
I "read" all of Odd Interlude on Audible. So far, I still love the series. On to the next!