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Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz

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sherbear182's review against another edition

5.0

I'm usually really picky with the books i read. And thought-process writing styles usually aren't my thing. So, when i started reading this book and found that i not only could get past the first few pages without getting bored but instead became engrossed in the pages needing to know what happened, it was a pleasant surprise.

Every time i had to put the book down was hard. Koontz some how manages to entrap you in Odd's thoughts and in his life. you soon begin seeing the character's he's close to almost as friends yourself. He keeps you on the edge of your seat and completely unsure of what's happening until the end. And even then the ending is as unexpected as the rest of the books. One of the best thriller novels i've read in a while.

worldofbooks's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Lived the movies and loved the book
Can’t wait to read the second one now ❤️

annashiv's review against another edition

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3.0

I expected to like this more than I did. I dunno, maybe I would have enjoyed it more when I was a little younger. I found Odd just a little too quirky at times and while the writing is good, it seems formulaic at times and a little too flavorful. Maybe I just don't care for Koontz writing. THe ending felt a bit rushed as well, though I understand why. It was all about building tension and not sustaining it. It's supposed to pack a punch, which it does to a fair degree, though perhaps in predictable ways. Overall, I can respect Koontz and the story he told, and I may even pick up the next book, but I can't say I'm terribly invested.