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Forever Odd

by Dean Koontz

Random House Publishing Group | October 31, 2006 | Mass Market Paperbound

Every so often a character so captures the hearts and imaginations of readers that he seems to take on a life of his own long after the final page is turned. For such a character, one book is not enough-readers must know what happens next. Now Dean Koontz returns with the novel his fans have been demanding. With the emotional power and sheer storytelling artistry that are his trademarks, Koontz takes up once more the story of a unique young hero and an eccentric little town in a tale that is equal parts suspense and terror, adventure and mystery-and altogether irresistibly odd.

We're all a little odd beneath the surface. He's the most unlikely hero you'll ever meet-an ordinary guy with a modest job you might never look at twice. But there's so much more to any of us than meets the eye-and that goes triple for Odd Thomas. For Odd lives always between two worlds in the small desert town of Pico Mundo, where the heroic and the harrowing are everyday events. Odd never asked to communicate with the dead-it's something that just happened. But as the unofficial goodwill ambassador between our world and theirs, he's got a duty to do the right thing. That's the way Odd sees it and that's why he's won hearts on both sides of the divide between life and death.

A childhood friend of Odd's has disappeared. The worst is feared. But as Odd applies his unique talents to the task of finding the missing person, he discovers something worse than a dead body, encounters an enemy of exceptional cunning, and spirals into a vortex of terror. Once again Odd will stand against our worst fears. Around him will gather new allies and old, some living and some not. For in the battle to come, there can be no innocent bystanders, and every sacrifice can tip the balance between despair and hope. Whether you're meeting Odd Thomas for the first time or he's already an old friend, you'll be led on an unforgettable journey through a world of terror, wonder and delight-to a revelation that can change your life. And you can have no better guide than Odd Thomas.


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    Rating: 3/5

    Still Missing Stormy

    This review is from: Forever Odd (Trade Paperback)

    Sharpquilter

    3 years ago

    We meet again the intriguing character of 21 year old fry cook Odd Thomas. Unlike the first book, which takes place over many days or weeks, this one wraps up in a very dramatic 24 hours.

    Odd is awaken from sleep by a dead radiologist whose son Danny happens to be one of Odd's best friends.

    While I love the character Odd, and the fact that tears poured down my face every time I read about his deceased soul mate Stormy, I kinda felt cheated by this book. I learned very little more about Odd's past and his weird relationship with his mom or the mysterious Aunt that was mentioned in the first book. it was all immediate action.

    I did like the course that Odd had chosen to pursue at the very end of the book. I can only hope that will lead to some of the further revelations that I was hoping for in this book. Yes, I do intend to keep reading this series and have "Brother Odd" somewhere in my pile of 'to be read' books.

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    Just finished the second book in Koontz's Odd Thomas series and I have to say it was middle of the road for me. I like the first book better. However I still thought this novel was good.

    After losing the love of his life, Odd is sad and not working. He wakes ones evening to see the ghost of someone he knows and follows it to discover one of his close friends has been kidnapped.

    This book is pretty good and probably would seem even better if it wasn't following Odd Thomas, which was an excellent book. Still it hasn't put me off the series and I will read Brother Odd and Odd Hours in the near future.

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    Rating: 3/5

    Good 3.5/5

    This review is from: Forever Odd (Trade Paperback)

    Guleed Mohamed

    4 years ago

    Not as enthralling as the first or third book, but there is no such thing as too much of Odd Thomas.

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    Rating: 4/5

    Fantastic

    This review is from: Forever Odd (Trade Paperback)

    Renee Ferguson

    4 years ago

    I think this series of Dean Koontz books are captivating. As you read from page to page, book to book its heard to not get all caught up in it. The book is great for readers who love a sense of suspense, are curious about spirituality, and who just love to read weird and twisted stories.. lol..

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    I loved this, Odd Thomas is such an awesome character! I just sailed through the book. Dean Koontz is very talented at drawing you into the story and making everything seam so real. I read the preview to Brother Odd and I can't wait to get it!

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    Cayla Nelson

    Rating: 3/5

    Forever and ever and ever

    Cayla Nelson

    6 years ago

    After reading Odd Thomas I was so psyched for the sequal to come out. The book itself was kind of slow and a little monotonous at times but I think the only reason I finished this book without skipping parts was because I loved the first book so much. I hope Brother Odd is just as good as the first one.

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    meta

    Rating: 4/5

    Very good, an enjoyable read.

    This review is from: Forever Odd (Hardcover)

    meta

    6 years ago

    First, anyone who mentions his dog in such glowing terms in his acknowledgment before the story even starts is top dog in my book - but to Koontz's new book. The great character of Odd Thomas continues, unusual talents which are unique and well described, as well as nicely used by Odd himself. A wonderful story - frightening, humourous, serious, dark, bright, all things! Now I’ve read two completely different top-notch novels recently and enjoyed this one almost as much as I enjoyed Bruce Huntly’s “Fusion” which was a recent new and exciting find, more real, topical and entertaining. Also recommended: Fusion by Bruce Huntly, Mary Mary by James Patterson, State of Fear by Michael Crichton.

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    Sandy Lancaster

    Rating: 4/5

    Very odd but entertaining

    This review is from: Forever Odd (Hardcover)

    Sandy Lancaster

    6 years ago

    To start with do not read this book until you have read Odd Thomas (Which I highly recommend!). If you have not read Odd Thomas stop reading this review and go buy it now. If you have read Odd then continue on.

    Forever Odd Takes the reader back to Pico Mundo California, and its most celebrated and strange citizen, Odd Thomas. Odd has the gift of being able to see, feel, and speak to the dead (but for some reason they can't speak back?).

    This time out Odd meets the ghost of Dr. Wilbur Jessup who has been murdered and has Odd come to his home, where Odd discovers the doctor's dead body! Jessup is the father of Odd's best friend Danny who is afflicted with a disease that makes his bones brittle. Danny is missing from the home! Odd uses his Psychic Magnetism to try and tract Danny down. I don't want ruin any of the surprises, but Odd soon finds himself the quarry of a beautiful but evil advisary who wants to use Odd for her own evil purposes!

    This is a quirky story---The Ghost of a melancholy Elvis is still hanging around Odd---that combines a number of genres suspense, terror, adventure, mystery. and even some humor. The story moves along at a rapid pace and is a quick read compared to some of Koontz's other stories. Overall a good sequel to the original book, but it does not have the emotional impact, though it is still very entertaining!

    If you like stories that combine genres check out the underground hit: Tourist in the Yucatan a thriller/adventure/Mystery wrapped in the mystery of the Maya!

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