Odd Thomas by dean koontz

[kamikazie78]

I absolutely enjoyed the odd things series. I couldn't wait for the movie too bad it was awful

[ratzille]

I am currently reading the last book in the series Odd Thomas, Saint Odd. I am halfway through and enjoying Odd's final adventure.

-- 28 Jan 2015, 21:30 --

I also watched the Odd Thomas movie on Netflix. I thought that it was very well done and they stayed true to the book.

[highonbooks27]

I had never read anything by Koontz until a couple of years ago a friend in my book club insisted I read his Odd Thomas series. I truly loved the first book. It was very entertaining and had a twist at the end that I didn't see coming. I was not as excited by the remainder of the series, although I am glad I read each book. I find this to be no fault of Koontz's, I am just not particularly fond of series books. I much prefer stand alone titles, and I would totally recommend Odd Thomas to others, either as a stand alone, or as the beginning of a series.

[Jesska6029]

I really enjoy the Odd Thomas series. I find them to be quite interesting. I also really enjoyed the movie on Netflix. It focuses on the first book in the series, I believe.

[teel02]

I liked all the Odd Thomas books. I have not read Saint Odd yet though. I do not want the character to die. I know that is silly, but I really think that is one Koontz character that is really likable.

[moonbeam23]

I love Odd Thomas. I find him a great character that I connected too. He is young but always seems to find and discover the worst people yet he still retains a great sense of humor and positive outlook on life. The plots follow Dean Koontz's usual complexity and creative imagination. I know the last book in the series is out now, but I'm having trouble bringing myself to read it. I don't want the series to end. The stories are dark and sometimes so is the humor but it's a different twist with a loveable character.

[gorbe+]

I love Dean Koonts books. I read the Odd Thomas series a few years ago, and I am rereading it now. Odd Thomas is my favorite book in the series. I am a big Elvis fan so I enjoyed all the encounters that Odd Thomas had with Elvis. The writing is so clear that I can picture the places and people. I feel like I am right there with Odd Thomas.

[dmoradi]

Being a long time reader of Dean Koontz novels, Odd Thomas is one of his most loveable and identifiable characters. I have all of the Odd Thomas series in paperback save for the last. I was quite dismayed that there was a "last" as I truly enjoyed reading of his personality and adventures.
Odd's supporting cast of characters, such as Stormy, the sheriff, as well as more famous personalities that he "sees" like Frank Sinatra and Elvis add an additional dimension to the stories. In the future, if Odd is no longer the lead character, it would be very interesting if Dean Koontz developed some of the other characters, and spun the tales from the supporting characters perspective. He did touch on it somewhat when identifying Stormy and Odd's relationship, but there are a host of other characters he could choose from.
Overall, this is a great series and well worth reading.

[Tamara1977]

I LOVED all of the odd Thomas series. Odd is an extremely loveable character.

[deer queen]

I just watched the movie then learned it was a book and immediately ordered it at the library! I just picked it up and haven't got to start it yet but I am so excited! My grandma loves Dean Koontz and had many books by him so I know I won't be disappointed.

[Melissa Coffield]

You won't be disappointed. Probably good that you watched the movie first because the books are a million times better. Now you can enjoy both.

[kderse]

Here is my review of the book from my blog:

Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz we in fact meet Odd Thomas who says that he doesn’t know why but the dead don’t talk. They do however try to communicate to him though. Sometimes they want justice. Others just want to help prevent future crimes. Then a stranger comes to town with horde of evil. Odd will race against the clock to try to save lives from this evil but will he do it in time?

I recommend this book to teenagers and adults.

For the first time in my entire life… I liked the movie better then the book. Yes I jaw dropper I know. Dean Koontz writing style is very different for me.

Odd is a very unique hero. Yes that really is his name. He is trying to do right by the dead and having fun along the way. One thing I loved about this series was the name of the town. Pico Mundo. Oh so Mexican sounding. Thank you Dean. Bad things seem to always be happening in this town. Much like in Buffy.

Two years later I am writing this review. I still remember this book clearly but one thing that hasn’t happened is me reading the sequels. My husband on the other hand owns every single one of them and has read them all. He is hooked. He is a fan.

As serious, and suspenseful, and scary, and intense and sad but this book is it is also funny. How could it not be funny when Elvis is helping Odd fight the evil invading his little town.

“In our dreams, we are not detached observers, as are the characters who dream in movies. These internal dramas are usually seen strictly from the dreamer’s point of view. In nightmares, we can’t look into our own eyes except by indirection, perhaps because we fear discovering that therein lie the worst monsters plaguing us.”

He has a way with words doesn’t he? I have to say when it comes to night mares its like he says they are the worst monsters plaguing me. Lately that being related to being robbed. I am slowly healing and the monsters are going away and I expect them to go away completely once I move back to the states. I know peoples houses are broken into in the states but at least we will have insurance and family if something like that happens again.

I rate this book a 4 out of 4 stars.

[Mike_Lang]

I read one of the books in the series - Odd Hours - without realizing that it was part of a series. Didn't care for it at all! It seemed to be more of a transition book with no clear beginning or ending, definitely not very good as a stand alone outside the series. I'm not a major fan of Mr. Koontz - like some of his work, some I don't - so have never made any effort to revisit that particular series.

[TRomero0587]

I'm currently reading the Odd Thomas series and I'm really enjoying it. It had me hooked from book one and the storyline has kept me on the edge of my seat!

[ShepherdDon]

Probably didn't enjoy Odd Thomas as much as some of the multitude of book by Dean Koontz. He's always able to provide suspense, however.