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Odd Hours: An Odd Thomas Novel
by Dean Koontz
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.