Odd Apocalypse : Library Edition

from GinaFava

Oddie is truly one of my all-time fave characters. Enjoyed the Lost-like allusion to time/space hiccup very much. Spent first 15 chaps feeling as though I was in Dean Koontz's head, as opposed to the protagonist's POV. Then again, what writer wouldn't want to spend time in Koontz's "hideaway?" Re...

from ChristineEllei

Odd's new friend Annamaria has used her unusual charm to convince the current and reclusive owner of Roseland to allow them an extended stay in the guest-house of his estate. Despite its name there is nary a rose to be found, but there are numerous goings on that can only be described as thorny. ...

from quiBee

Although I've enjoyed this series, this book didn't appeal as much. There were a couple too many unlikely, extremely timely rescues.Annamaria, Odd's very mysterious companion, was only there as a way of introducing Odd into a place that would otherwise have been totally inaccessible. Roselands, a...

from kewaynco

Typical Koontz and Odd Thomas fare. Nothing spectacular. Too many "clever" asides by Odd (one of the reasons I could never finish the Frankenstein series was the awful light-hearted chatter between the two heros). Caricaturish bad guys. I am not sure why I keep reading his books, except I get hoo...

from revslick

If you're familiar with Koontz's Odd Thomas series then you've already got this one on your to-read list. If you're not familiar, then skip this review and pick up the first book. You won't be disappointed unless of course you don't like snark, good mysteries, suspense, and a dash of spooky fun. ...