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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
Odd apocalypse
I am not quite sure how I feel about this book. I couldn't get as much into it as I did the other books, but it was good and interesting just the same. I love Dean Koontz, and I hope I'm wrong, but this had the feel of a book that just needed to be written and published and not one that clamored to be released from the writer's fingers. Still a good read for some downtime.
I am not quite sure how I feel about this book. I couldn't get as much into it as I did the other books, but it was good and interesting just the same. I love Dean Koontz, and I hope I'm wrong, but this had the feel of a book that just needed to be written and published and not one that clamored to be released from the writer's fingers. Still a good read for some downtime.
I'm a little undecided about the way the Odd Thomas books are evolving. The once innocent, naive, charming and funny Odd is becoming darker with every book. I accept a character cannot remain stagnant and has to develop over a series but I definitely miss the Odd of the first couple of books. Saying that I still enjoy each book and find myself captivated with the stories.
This one as with the previous two I have found slow to start, taking a third of the book before I begin to understand what is going on, it is no longer as simple as "I see dead people" we are far beyond that now and my ability to keep up with Koontz's imagination is proving to be lacking but I get there in the end!
I'm still getting used to the addition of Annamaria into the mix however Odd does need a side kick of sorts and she definitely shares a weirdness with him that that makes her a good fit.
All in all a solid 4 stars
This one as with the previous two I have found slow to start, taking a third of the book before I begin to understand what is going on, it is no longer as simple as "I see dead people" we are far beyond that now and my ability to keep up with Koontz's imagination is proving to be lacking but I get there in the end!
I'm still getting used to the addition of Annamaria into the mix however Odd does need a side kick of sorts and she definitely shares a weirdness with him that that makes her a good fit.
All in all a solid 4 stars
My least favourite Odd Thomas so far, but I have high hopes for the next two books being better...
FINALLY.
I'VE FINISHED A BOOK.
EVEN THOUGH IT HAS TAKEN ME TWO WEEKS.
YESSSS.
This was a good book, it was a bit confusing at parts, probably not one of my favorites in the series, but still a good book nonetheless. I hope now I can get out of my reading slump.
I'VE FINISHED A BOOK.
EVEN THOUGH IT HAS TAKEN ME TWO WEEKS.
YESSSS.
This was a good book, it was a bit confusing at parts, probably not one of my favorites in the series, but still a good book nonetheless. I hope now I can get out of my reading slump.
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In the fifth instalment in the Odd Thomas series, Odd is staying as a guest in Roseland house. Though seemingly charming, there are mysterious secrets that the staff are hiding and evil lurking that Odd must uncover.
I gave this book 4 stars because I really enjoyed it, far more than the previous book. I was nervous going into this book that I just wasn’t going to enjoy the series anymore, but this book has definitely changed my mind.
The book starts off strong straight away, immediately being introduced to a mystery that is really interesting. I have previously praised Koontz for his characters, but I actually thought the plot was stronger in this book, which made for a great read.
I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the house, there were loads of strange things occurring that I found to be really interesting and I was definitely drawn in by the mystery. I really enjoyed the story of the house that was uncovered, the secrets Odd discovered were extremely messed up, but I thought it was done well. The concepts included in the book added a unique twist to the haunted house trope and I found it captivating.
As always, I really enjoyed Odd as a character and I’m still not tired of his sense of humour. It really works for me and I often found myself laughing at his side remarks.
There were a few minor issues I had that stopped me giving this book five stars, the first being a complaint I had from the previous book. There is some inclusion of very specific language about an area I’m not very familiar with, so I did struggle to understand that section, but there was less of it in this book and it could just be a problem for me.
There also was a famous historical figure included in the story and there was a section that was basically just a history lesson. It felt a bit like I was reading a Wikipedia page for this person and not all of it was relevant to the actual novel.
Finally, there was a comment made about suicide that kind of rubbed me the wrong way. Again it could just be me being picky, but it kind of suggested that suicide was the cowards way out and I thought that could potentially be harmful to someone who is struggling with that at the time of reading it. I’m not sure, it could just be me that was bothered by it, but I thought it was worth mentioning.
Overall, this book was a lot stronger than the previous book, where I had far more complaints than this one. The series is definitely picking up again for me and I hope the next book follows this trend.
I gave this book 4 stars because I really enjoyed it, far more than the previous book. I was nervous going into this book that I just wasn’t going to enjoy the series anymore, but this book has definitely changed my mind.
The book starts off strong straight away, immediately being introduced to a mystery that is really interesting. I have previously praised Koontz for his characters, but I actually thought the plot was stronger in this book, which made for a great read.
I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the house, there were loads of strange things occurring that I found to be really interesting and I was definitely drawn in by the mystery. I really enjoyed the story of the house that was uncovered, the secrets Odd discovered were extremely messed up, but I thought it was done well. The concepts included in the book added a unique twist to the haunted house trope and I found it captivating.
As always, I really enjoyed Odd as a character and I’m still not tired of his sense of humour. It really works for me and I often found myself laughing at his side remarks.
There were a few minor issues I had that stopped me giving this book five stars, the first being a complaint I had from the previous book. There is some inclusion of very specific language about an area I’m not very familiar with, so I did struggle to understand that section, but there was less of it in this book and it could just be a problem for me.
There also was a famous historical figure included in the story and there was a section that was basically just a history lesson. It felt a bit like I was reading a Wikipedia page for this person and not all of it was relevant to the actual novel.
Finally, there was a comment made about suicide that kind of rubbed me the wrong way. Again it could just be me being picky, but it kind of suggested that suicide was the cowards way out and I thought that could potentially be harmful to someone who is struggling with that at the time of reading it. I’m not sure, it could just be me that was bothered by it, but I thought it was worth mentioning.
Overall, this book was a lot stronger than the previous book, where I had far more complaints than this one. The series is definitely picking up again for me and I hope the next book follows this trend.
Odd's escapades and narrative voice were great as usual, I just didn't care for the setting very much.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
It's starting to feel like Dean Koontz is running out of ideas for these books. Odd's personality is also wearing thin and I feel like there's been absolutely no character development since probably the first book.