Message from Dean - May 8th 2007

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Binding: Paperback
EAN: 9780007226580
ISBN: 0007226586
Label: Harper
Manufacturer: Harper
Number Of Pages: 448
Publication Date: July 02, 2007
Publisher: Harper
Studio: Harper

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Rating: - Boring Odd
The 3rd in the series of Odd Thomas books. This one definately lacked the sparkle of the previous two.

It seemed to take nearly two thirds of the book before it actually got going with a plot that really wasn't up to Koontz's usual high standard.

A nice change I suppose that the bodachs didn't actually see a huge death toll - maybe this is why I found it disappointing.

The plot, in my opinion, didn't follow very well and all of a sudden Odd and the Russian had worked out who the Neverwas and the ending was coming to a close.

I found Odd rather dull and at times irritating in this book and didn't really care what happened to him or the other characters. Sadly, I feel it was a bit of a chore to read but felt I had to read it in order to read the 4th in the series which I sincerely hope improves on this disaster.

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Rating: - A Modern Version of "The Name of the Rose"
This third sequel of the Odd-stories is the best of them in my opinion. OK, there are tiny flaws. For example the ending is strangely undramatic - a showdown that is not really typical of Koontz. But everything else is excellently written. The novel has a fine plot, which is straightforward - almost simple. The setting reminds the reader of Eco's famous novel, a monastery in winter, in which mysterious deaths and murders occur. The character of Odd has become more mature. He enjoys witty and intelligent dialogues even with characters he sees involved in crime. The character of Romanovich is just another example of the author's expertise when it comes to inventing and creating bizarre characters. That is also true for the handicapped children, especially Jacob. But Dr Heineman, or Brother John, is too flat a character to be able to play a major role, which strongly affects the weak ending. And the nuns and monks are really a treat. The ever-present humour does not belong to the Shakespearian ... Read More

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Rating: - Superb
Another excellent Odd series addition, enjoyed this one, as it took the ever adventurous Odd to a new locale, with a rather interesting enemy. A good read indeed. :)

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Rating: - Curious
My last delve into the books of Dean Koontz was 'The Husband'so when two guests at the holiday hotel said ¨Brother Odd'was total rubbish, I just had to read it. I haven't read the earlier books in the series - more's the pity- but this one captured my imagination from the off.

If I was expecting a typical crime novel (I was!), after a couple of pages, the humour of the dialogue caught me and I read on, realising, of course, that I was into a new dimension.

Within 24 hours of holiday reading, I'd finished the book and then, disappointingly realised there were these two earlier stories. I just don't like going backwards so I don't know if I'll read them but, I'm darned glad I read this one.

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Rating: - Title pretty much gives it away
Odd indeed--the entire series from Koontz. If you're new to this author, he's written a series of books dealing with this character, ODD THOMAS. The first book was simply "Odd Thomas," followed by "Forever Odd."

Now, this one, "Brother Odd," is a faster paced book than the first two, and those pretty well flew. The first two were simply fantastic in my opinion, though I did read them a while ago. It's no wonder Koontz stays on the bestseller lists with his accessible but literary works, and ODD THOMAS is the perfect book, touching the heart and making you laugh at the same time.

The setting of this latest Koontz page-turner is a snowbound monestary, reminding me a little of "The Shining" though the edge and material given the situation is handled with more sophistication and elegance. Yet at the same time Koontz gives us a gritty piece of fiction, not shying away from situations that might be ruined the hands of other authors.

As usual, there's a parade ... Read More

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