Odd Hours

Odd Thomas, Book 4

By: Dean Koontz

Narrated by: David Aaron Baker

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Only a handful of fictional characters are recognized by first name alone. Dean Koontz’s Odd Thomas is one such literary hero, who has come alive in listeners’ imaginations as he explores the greatest mysteries of this world and the next with his inimitable wit, heart, and quiet gallantry. Now Koontz follows Odd as he is drawn onward, to a destiny he cannot imagine. Haunted by dreams of an all-encompassing red tide, Odd is pulled inexorably to the sea, to a small California coastal town where nothing is as it seems.

©2008 Dean Koontz (P)2008 Brilliance Audio

Very enjoyable, especially as an Audiobook

I listened to Odd Thomas and absolutely loved it. I then bought the paperback versions of the next two in the series (Forever Odd and Brother Odd) and was a bit disappointed - they just weren't as charming. I then decided to go back to the audio version of this latest in the series and the enjoyment was back!

The narrator does such a good job bringing Odd Thomas and his quirky friends and enemies to life that you can't help but love it (or at least I can't). I found myself laughing out-loud many times while listening to this book.

It is true that the plot is a bit light (but not really any more than Forever or Brother) and doesn't entirely hold together but it is highly enjoyable and I rather liked the changes to Odd's character over the series.

I would highly recommend this series in Audio format; you will not be disappointed.

Great Action!!

Koontz did it again with Odd Thomas. Just when you think he can't have another plot for him, he pulls it off. This had plenty of action in it, and the story was pretty good. The end leaves room for another in the series.

Oddity

Narration was good not great and almost became predictable and I wanted to run ahead to pickup the action.

My least favorite Odd book.

Would you try another book from Dean Koontz and/or David Aaron Baker?

The characters are interesting and engaging. But, the story line rambles and has holes in it. I enjoy the Odd Thomas series, but this is my least favorite. I also enjoy Koontz's descriptive style, but this book felt different than his others. The narration is is very good.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

The ending left me with questions. There was not enough of a cliff hanger, if that was the intention, or it didn't resolve as neatly as his other novels.

Have you listened to any of David Aaron Baker’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

The Narration was very good. I enjoy listening to Baker's performances.

another awesome Odd tale

I'm enjoying this entire series so much! great story and Odd is wonderful. on to the next

Loved book though ending...

There will be no spoilers here

The ending was just not as satisfying. I loved the book. It was the odd Thomas we have come to love but Dean now will have us crazy about when the new one comes out.

From start to finish I can't express how much I wanted more of the story to go on.

There was nothing that I dislike or was unhappy with with this book. I can't wait for the next book.

Mediocre story and narrator.

The story was akin to a romance novel and the narrator fell short on the romance.

Everyone says that they get better, but . . .

Would you try another book from Dean Koontz and/or David Aaron Baker?

I like Dean Koontz, as obviously millions do, but I won't buy another Odd Thomas book. Until I get really bored, I suppose. They say these books get better, but it's hard to wade through this boring stuff.

What was most disappointing about Dean Koontz’s story?

Odd Thomas is an interesting character and so are the secondary characters in this book. It just seems like this novel took a long time to become anything interesting. It spent way too much time describing the underside of piers to be compelling.

Could you see Odd Hours being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

I enjoyed the Odd Thomas movie and they should stay with the same stars. However, they should skip this book and move on. I hear that the series gets better if you keep reading.

A more action-type storyline akin to Grisham.

The narrator was extraordinary. Not at all how I expected Odd to sound, but fantastic.