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3.51 AVERAGE
3.51 AVERAGE
Kind of disappointing. I think Dean Koontz is just too verbal a writer to translate well into graphic novels. Odd Thomas's inner monologue is severely truncated, and Koontz doesn't get to flex his descriptor muscles. (Which is both good and bad--sometimes in his novels, it seems like Koontz is using words just to use them and not because they're the actual word that flows naturally. Still, it's obvious that he loves words, and the lack of verbal flavor makes the graphic novel a little lackluster.) The story is not the most brilliant ever, but it would be much more palatable if Koontz had the time and space of a novel to relish the characters and meander them through the plot. Instead, it feels bare and utilitarian. Also, Terrible Chester and Little Ozzie are completely absent from the book, which is unacceptable.
As a side note, I don't tend to go in much for manga. I think the characters all look too similar and nondescript.
I think I'll stick to the audiobooks.
As a side note, I don't tend to go in much for manga. I think the characters all look too similar and nondescript.
I think I'll stick to the audiobooks.
I liked Odd Thomas #1, had mixed but mostly positive feelings about the others, and am a fan of graphic novels, so I thought this would be at least decent. So wrong. Unnatural dialogue, lazy plot, stupid and unbelievable character reactions and attitudes.
I'll change some plot details slightly to avoid anything beyond mild spoilers.
1) Let's say there's a teenaged character whose father comes home. The father says, "Hey, how was your day?" The teenager responds, "Hello father. I had a satisfying day. I think that I may compose a letter to my aunt this evening." If that teenager is supposed to be an alien or robot, then nicely done. If that's supposed to be a normal teenager, that's absurdly bad dialogue-writing. And I don't think any of the characters in this book are supposed to be aliens or robots.
2) If both the characters and the police know who a child killer is, are on the lookout for him, and are aware that he plans to kill again . . . and then the characters find him sitting in the backseat of a car in front of a house, unarmed, with the ignition off and manage to get him at gunpoint, what do you think would happen next? If you answered, "They have some awkward dialogue and then inexplicably let him climb into the front seat and drive away before calling or yelling for the police (who, coincidentally, are already at that very house)," you're a winner!
3) When the characters arrive at a scene where a kid was just stabbed to death in order to comfort the babysitter who found his body, it's a little out of place for them to drawn as randomly smiling, laughing, and grinning.
4) Here is a rough outline of the plot itself. Warning, massive spoilers ahead - this plot is a twister, on par with The Usual Suspects. Bad guy is stalking good guy's friend. Good guy chases bad guy a few times, but bad guy gets away. Bad guy kidnaps friend. Good guy finds bad guy, beats him up, and saves the day. The end.
I'm just going to pretend this book doesn't exist, and hope he gets back on track with the next Odd installment.
I'll change some plot details slightly to avoid anything beyond mild spoilers.
1) Let's say there's a teenaged character whose father comes home. The father says, "Hey, how was your day?" The teenager responds, "Hello father. I had a satisfying day. I think that I may compose a letter to my aunt this evening." If that teenager is supposed to be an alien or robot, then nicely done. If that's supposed to be a normal teenager, that's absurdly bad dialogue-writing. And I don't think any of the characters in this book are supposed to be aliens or robots.
2) If both the characters and the police know who a child killer is, are on the lookout for him, and are aware that he plans to kill again . . . and then the characters find him sitting in the backseat of a car in front of a house, unarmed, with the ignition off and manage to get him at gunpoint, what do you think would happen next? If you answered, "They have some awkward dialogue and then inexplicably let him climb into the front seat and drive away before calling or yelling for the police (who, coincidentally, are already at that very house)," you're a winner!
3) When the characters arrive at a scene where a kid was just stabbed to death in order to comfort the babysitter who found his body, it's a little out of place for them to drawn as randomly smiling, laughing, and grinning.
4) Here is a rough outline of the plot itself. Warning, massive spoilers ahead - this plot is a twister, on par with The Usual Suspects. Bad guy is stalking good guy's friend. Good guy chases bad guy a few times, but bad guy gets away. Bad guy kidnaps friend. Good guy finds bad guy, beats him up, and saves the day. The end.
I'm just going to pretend this book doesn't exist, and hope he gets back on track with the next Odd installment.
This was a really enjoyable read but it wasn't the best book ever or anything.
Disappointing comic strip version of Odd Thomas. Story much smpler than any of the regular books.
Just to clarify.... I was misled when I saw "Odd Thomas Novel, Book 5" following the title of this book right here on GoodReads.com. I immediately ordered it from Amazon but when it came I was dissapointed to find that it's a graphic novel and would be more accurately described as "Odd Thomas Graphic Novel, Book 0.5" as it seems to come before the first Odd Thomas book. I will try to slug through anyway.
In Odd we Trust provides us with a 'cute' Manga influenced medium to hear an Odd Thomas Tale (in typical prequel style)
Unfortunately too much of the novel relies on dialgoue and the artwork largely consists of character's faces with 'the nervous drip' running down their cheeks.
The plot is none too bad, Odd's personality carries the story, but his appearence borders on Justin Bieberish.
Stormy is pure gold (as she was when we met Odd) and Elvis is a laugh. I recommend sticking with the novels though.
Unfortunately too much of the novel relies on dialgoue and the artwork largely consists of character's faces with 'the nervous drip' running down their cheeks.
The plot is none too bad, Odd's personality carries the story, but his appearence borders on Justin Bieberish.
Stormy is pure gold (as she was when we met Odd) and Elvis is a laugh. I recommend sticking with the novels though.
This was a gift from a customer. Throughly enjoyed it.
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Cliche premise of a detective who can see ghosts. Still fun to read.
Very quick read with a fact-paced storyline. I have to read any of Koontz's "Odd" novels, so I'm hoping this won't ruin any of the storylines!
My first Dean Koontz novel, and I think a great introduction into Odd Thomas before starting the actual novels.
In Odd We Trust, a graphic novel, gives some back story to the character of Odd Thomas and how we began using his gift to help solve crimes. I have been apprehensive about starting the series because I wasn’t sure if I would enjoy the supernatural and science fiction aspect that sounds like Koontz’ books reflect, but after reading the graphic novel, I am more interested in finding out more about that storyline and characters.
In this particular story, Odd helps a little boy find his killer. It’s very interesting to see major fictional characters transformed into graphic novels and it definitely adds a new view to storytelling. Much is reflected on the picture and less on the words like in a novel.
Very good. Can’t wait to start the first official book of the series.
In Odd We Trust, a graphic novel, gives some back story to the character of Odd Thomas and how we began using his gift to help solve crimes. I have been apprehensive about starting the series because I wasn’t sure if I would enjoy the supernatural and science fiction aspect that sounds like Koontz’ books reflect, but after reading the graphic novel, I am more interested in finding out more about that storyline and characters.
In this particular story, Odd helps a little boy find his killer. It’s very interesting to see major fictional characters transformed into graphic novels and it definitely adds a new view to storytelling. Much is reflected on the picture and less on the words like in a novel.
Very good. Can’t wait to start the first official book of the series.