Odd Thomas
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.91 (956 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0739369407 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 9 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-02-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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But this time it’s different. His account of these shattering hours, in which past and present, fate and destiny, converge, is a testament by which to live—an unforgettable fable for our time destined to rank among Dean Koontz’s most enduring works.. Meet Odd Thomas, the unassuming young hero of Dean Koontz’s dazzling New York Times bestseller, a gallant sentinel at the crossroads of life and death who offers up his heart in these pages and will forever capture yours.“The dead don’t talk. Sometimes the silent souls who seek out Odd want justice. A stranger comes to Pico Mundo, accompanied by a horde of hyena-like shades who herald an imminent catastrophe. I don’t know why.” But they do try to communicate, with a short-order cook in a small desert town serving as their reluctant confidant. Occasionally their otherworldly tips help him prevent a crime. Aided by his soul mate, Stormy Llewellyn, and an unlikely community of allies that includes the King of Rock ’n’ Roll, Odd will race against time to thwart the gathering evil
A suspensful story that wears its sorrow like a pall Adrienne The titular character is Odd in name and odd in abilities. A twenty year old, short order fry cook with the gift or the curse to see the dead. He lives in the small California desert town of Pico Mundo, which translates into "peak of the world." I initially thought that our hero's name was Thomas and Odd was an apt description of him. He very quickly dispels this belief in the first few chapters. The name bestowed upon him is Odd, and despite his mundane occupation and humble domicile, our poor MC's life ha. "Odd Thomas is very odd" according to H. Grove (errantdreams). Dean Koontz’s Odd Thomas is whimsical, endearingly earnest, and yet quite dark. The first-person narrative voice is lovely, gorgeously communicating the one-of-a-kind personalities that inhabit Pico Mundo. The book is also incredibly quotable. The plot is fascinating and includes a number of wild twists and turns; I even cried at one point.One plot trope I’m not overly fond of these days is the one where a character ‘earns’ a girlfriend–as though she’s some sort of object. "THE FUNGUS MAN? HOW ODD!!!!" according to Greggorio!. First published back in 200THE FUNGUS MAN? HOW ODD!!!! Greggorio! First published back in 2004, Volume One of the Odd Thomas series has deservedly earned the title of Supernatural Classic. Describing the book’s plot to a friend who is not overly familiar with either Dean Koontz or the horror genre, she quickly surmised the book to be a mystery. And it is, sort of. But not really.It all boils down to the fact that Odd Thomas can see dead people. But as Mr Koontz says in his own words, " he [Odd] actually DOES something about it”. It is a good thing, therefore, . , Volume One of the Odd Thomas series has deservedly earned the title of Supernatural Classic. Describing the book’s plot to a friend who is not overly familiar with either Dean Koontz or the horror genre, she quickly surmised the book to be a mystery. And it is, sort of. But not really.It all boils down to the fact that Odd Thomas can see dead people. But as Mr Koontz says in his own words, " he [Odd] actually DOES something about it”. It is a good thing, therefore,
From Publishers Weekly Once in a very great while, an author does everything right-as Koontz has in this marvelous novel. Odd Thomas, who narrates, is odd indeed: only 20, he works contentedly as a fry cook in a small fictional California town, despite a talent for writing. Odd also has the ability to see bodachs, malevolent spirits that feast on pain and whose presence signifies a likelihood of imminent violence. . Above all, the story, like most great stories, runs on character-and here Koontz has created a hero whose honest, humble voice will resonate with many. As with Koontz's best novels, this one features electrifying tension and suspense, plus a few walloping surprises. This is Koontz working at his pinnacle, providing terrific entertainment that deals serio