Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'

Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz

3 reviews

coffeebean216's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Pedophilia, Rape, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Mass/school shootings, Sexual violence, Blood, Child death, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Vomit

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, and Suicide

Minor: Abortion and Addiction

winglesswarrior's review

dark funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Suicide, Gun violence, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Mass/school shootings, Death, Murder, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, and Toxic relationship

revengesrose's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

This book was an enjoyable light read. The character of Odd Thomas is endearingly innocent despite his dark gift. Some might (and have) argue that he is disbelievable as a young man of twenty but I think that the idea is that he has become an old soul because of his ability to see the dead and his "parental" relationships.His friends are also quiet and gentle which actualizes the setting of the sleepy little town. 

The conflict in this novel I found interesting for something with a supernatural theme. Koontz builds the story around a young man who can see the dead and these other creepy ethereal creatures but in the end it's human violence and fanaticism that come to fruition. 

My only complaint, that is not a complaint more of an outraged emotional reaction, is the ending after Odd is released from the hospital. I literally shouted and cried, throwing the book down on the bed. The injustice of the ending was upsetting but honestly excellent and unexpected.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Mass/school shootings, Murder, Grief, Toxic relationship, and Gun violence