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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
I waited with great anticipation knowing my old friend Odd Thomas would be visiting again. Once I got my hands on this book I couldn't put it down. Such a unique guy, Odd's adventures are never predictable and this story has its share of weird details that leave you pondering. Other old friends are also still around bringing back memories of incredibly Odd adventures of the past. Already I'm in anticipation of the next installment!
Slow and confusing in the beginning. Second half is good, but I preferred earlier books in the series.
My biggest problem was that the events that happened in the interludes were not only forgotten, but apparently didn't happen based on what Odd thinks about in the middle of his internal monologue. The interludes were good reads and were worth at least alluding to, if no other reason than to get people to buy them.
Beyond that though, it was another Odd Thomas book. A good mix of mystery and humor. The dialogue made me laugh and the ridiculous things that Odd manages to wriggle out of just by confusing the people he's talking to as well as get himself in even more trouble are fun.
I have to admit that the use a turn of the century scientific invention startled me and managed to pull me out of the story a bit. I know it was a plot device, and a rather pretty one at that, but having lived with an electrical engineer I've picked up on some of his skepticism when it comes to how such things could possibly ever work. Once I dismissed that and went back to enjoying the story, I was more intrigued by observing the entire thing destroy itself. I won't say it was the best of the Odd Thomas stories, but it was a good one.
Odd Thomas takes a turn into another realm. Still a good story!
I read this one other time and then reread it October 2016
I am loving these stories, we have murder, mystery, ghosts, creatures, alternate realities, amazing characters, taboo subjects, deities... I have really learned to love Odd, he has grown so much throughout the novels (although I think part of it is just getting into the style and rhythm of the writing)
I dislike how so much of it is science based or concluded in ways that are so unbelievable. The ghost of Tesla would have been a way better fit instead of some projected image through time.
I am loving these stories, we have murder, mystery, ghosts, creatures, alternate realities, amazing characters, taboo subjects, deities... I have really learned to love Odd, he has grown so much throughout the novels (although I think part of it is just getting into the style and rhythm of the writing)
I dislike how so much of it is science based or concluded in ways that are so unbelievable. The ghost of Tesla would have been a way better fit instead of some projected image through time.
Another odd adventure with Odd. What keeps drawing him into these strange circumstances? And now I REALLY want to know who/what Annamarie is! Although she's not in the book much, she says some things that make me itch to know her story (and I wasn't very fond of her in the previous book). I will be really sad when the series ends!
challenging
dark
mysterious
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:
Complicated
Although this book was good, it was my least favorite of the Odd books. I think part of the problem with my enjoyment of this book was my inability to visualize some of what Koontz was describing. However, it did keep me interested and, at times, on the edge of my seat.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes