pinj_'s review against another edition
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Could have been a shorter book. Lots of unnecessary descriptions. I wish there would have been more supernatural phenomenon.
shelbymarie32's review against another edition
5.0
The synopsis on the back of the book doesn't accurately portray it. I can only say give this book a chance. I did and I loved it.
big_daddy_t's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
waymona's review
4.0
Odd Thomas (yes, that is his given name and surname) sees dead people, and he often knows things about the living. He’s been having dreams, and he knows something terrible is coming to his hometown of Pico Mundo, CA. Today is August 14th, and tomorrow, August 15th, Odd will have to use all of his senses to stop a massacre.
This is a 20 year old book, but Dean Koontz is timeless, so let’s get into it. This novel is funny and dark, like most of Koontz’ work. Odd is a wonderful character as are the other characters in this book. This is the first in a seven-book series, but I wasn’t sure if I would read the rest since I was only reading this one to fulfill a prompt in a reading challenge. However, now I think I’m going to have to at least read the next one.
This is a 20 year old book, but Dean Koontz is timeless, so let’s get into it. This novel is funny and dark, like most of Koontz’ work. Odd is a wonderful character as are the other characters in this book. This is the first in a seven-book series, but I wasn’t sure if I would read the rest since I was only reading this one to fulfill a prompt in a reading challenge. However, now I think I’m going to have to at least read the next one.
incredibrent's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
plagued_monster's review against another edition
5.0
Koontz's witty wordplay and unique imagery have created a young, eccentric character who stood out to me. Odd Thomas provides a window into his life and unique world view throughout this first installment of the series.
reneefrisch's review against another edition
5.0
I love all the Odd Thomas books. Odd is an unusual, likeable character.
buffee's review against another edition
4.0
ok, so i hadn't read mr. koontz in years and then one day about 3 or 4 years ago i picked this up and it was really well done. still not enough to convince me to start reading him again...but i can't forget this tale from an author i had decided could no longer produce anything i wanted to read.
zara89's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Medical trauma, Death, Violence, Sexual assault, Mental illness, Mass/school shootings, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, and Gun violence