Baba's Reviews > Brother Odd

2010 review: Odd Thomas returns for his third adventure, as ever turned out as a manuscript to his erstwhile mentor / father figure Ozzie Boone. Odd has tried to escape from the trials of modern life and sought exclusion, by residing with monks and nuns; as ever he comes across trouble, and this time it 'looks' supernatural, but may not be. The suspicious deaths of two monks is the harbinger of worries ahead, as is the sudden appearance of Bodachs, those warnings of doom that only Odd can perceive. Another most intriguing and delightful jaunt into the world of Odd Thomas and the eclectic supporting cast that always accompanies him. 6 out of 12, Three Star read

2007 review: When I think just how promising the first book in this series was, such a an innovative take on the 'I see dead people' sub-genre. But unfortunately the series jumped the shark with the follow up, and that shark jumping continues, in this the third book in this series. What makes it hurt that much more, is that the utterly marvellous title character remains exactly that as the storylines burn all around him! For context, I struggle with most of Koontz work, so it might just be a matter of personal taste... you know like all media is :). 4 out 12, Two Star read.

2010 and 2007 read