Odd Hours Review
Written By: Rita J. on June 28, 2009
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Odd Thomas by Dean R. Koontz
“Koontz’s most likable creation.” — New York Times
Odd Hours is the most recent book in a four book series starring a young man named Odd Thomas whohas the ability to see the dead as well as having prophetic dreams. Odd Thomas is drawn for reasons unknown, to the city of Magic Beach and a myserious young woman named Annamarie, who is the woman that he has seen in his dreams. During the course of the day, Odd Thomas discovers an evil plot hatched by locals to smuggle in nuclear weapons which are set to destroy four major cities. In typical Odd Thomas form, Odd uses his psychic abilities to thwart the evil doers and save not only Magic Beach, but thousands of lives as well.
I am a huge fan of the Odd Thomas books. I know that the Odd series may not be for everyone but if you like quirky characters and the unexpected, than you’ll like Odd Thomas. I found myself literally laughing out loud at times when reading the book, but mostly when one of the spirits that has been seeking Odd out goes poltergeist and helps him out of a tough spot. I read this book in the series first and then went back and read the first 3 books, Odd Thomas, Forever Odd and Brother Odd. I wanted to make that I didn’t miss anything before I wrote this review, so I read the book again and am glad that I did. There is a flow to the reading that requires the reader to slow down and take their time to absorb just how strange a young man Odd Thomas really is.
I am very biased because I love all the books in this series and it’s because of that I give this book Three Cocktails.
