Brother Odd (Odd Thomas Series #3)

Great new characters!

It wasn't the plot that kept me reading but the likable, funny and well developed characters of Brother Knuckles and the mysterious, witty and unpredictable Rodion Romanovich.

I really liked the fact that Koontz goes back to creating wonderful characters and dialog but sadly he didn't utilize Odd's ability to see the dead as much as I expected and enjoy.

However, Odd Thomas still gives me enough promise and excitement that I'm eager to start book #4 hoping it will head back into the direction of Odd Thomas #1. He's just too likable of a character not to want to read more!
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

All of the Odd Thomas books were fantastic!

Read all 4 if u can! You won't beable to put them down!

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Wow!

This book has indeed rendered me speechless. I even shed a few tears at one point. When you read it, you'll know the precise moment I speak of. By far, this is my favourite of the series! I read this one in one day because I just couldn't manage to put it down. Was eager to find out what the next page will reveal. I highly recommend reading these!

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Yet again Odd is asked to do and he does....

Yet again Mr. Koontz shows us Odd's unwavering selflessness as he puts everyone else ahead of his own 'wants' r/e: his broken heart, his yearning for a little peace- or any semblance of normality in his life. As well as the other 'unsung heroes' we are introduced to in this portion of the 'Odd' series. The book is so descriptive (as is almost all of Mr. Koontz work) you get in and you'll be there till the "read" is finished.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

A good read

This book grabbed me right away. It's not a work of classic literature, but it does what it is supposed to do and it engages and entertains.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Non Stop

This chapter in the Odd Thomas collection is great. Once you pick it up you cannot put it down. It is packed with the twists and turns that we have came to expect from our friend Odd.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Better than the second

First off, this book can't even compare to the first Book in this series. However, I feel that since I read the third directly after the second, it boosted my opinion about Brother Odd. The second one was horrible in plot and writing style.

I feel Brother Odd does a little bit better as there are some new characters and the plot is slightly better. Unfortunately, it is a disaster when comparing to Odd Thomas.

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Loveable, Intriguing Characters, but a Little Weak on Plot

I loved the first Odd Thomas book I read--so much so, that I visited the library to find another in the series. I don't think this one was the second, so perhaps it being a bit out of order made things a little less enjoyable. Odd Thomas is a wonderful, funny character, as is Rodion Romanovich, Brother Knuckles, and a few other key characters. In fact it was the characters and witty dialogue much more than the plot that kept me reading. I'm curious if others felt the same.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Bone Monsters vs. Odd Thomas

A shadowy figure roams the night once again, known as a bodach. Odd Thomas's attempt to live in peace for awhile is abruptly ruined. In Brother Odd by Dean Koontz, Odd is faced with a new challenge and the pressure of saving many lives. Koontz leads you through an interesting adventure in this third book of the series.

Odd Thomas decides to get away from the busy town of Pico Mundo and moves into St. Bartholomew's Abbey. Trying to avoid his special gift, he attempts to live in peace at the monastery. Everything is going fine until he sees the dreaded bodach lurking in the night. Odd goes looking for a reason why the bodach would be there. He then finds a monk is missing and is attacked by a mysterious assailant. Koontz leads you through an adventure similar to the first book of the series, Odd Thomas but instead of a human being the bad guy; bone-monsters horrify the children of the abbey. Odd comes to find out these monsters were created by the "neverwas" or known as Brother John. Does Odd defeat the neverwas and save the children of St. Bartholomew's Abbey or is this the end of Odd Thomas? That's for you to find out.

I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys the series and enjoy mystery, adventure books. This book is a fairly easy read and keeps you guessing until the end. Koontz throws a twist in this book and I think it makes the series more interesting.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Third Time's A Charm

For a while now, I've been interested in Dean Koontz and his unique writing style. His stories are always a good read due to the fact that he puts so much information into his books.

The Odd Thomas series has always been a series of interest for me and I read the books "Odd Thomas" and "Forever Odd" in about two days flat. When I heard that Koontz wrote another book to go with the previous two, I flipped and decided that I needed to get it as soon as possible. I found out that my friend had it, so I borrowed the book from him for an English project and found that I liked it better than the first two.

This book was very well written and he researched the topic of quantum physics was well researched. I found that it made me think and it made me wonder whether or not these kinds of things could actually ever happen.

I think that this book is very apprpriate for any avid Koontz reader over the age of 14 and has read the other "Odd Thomas" books. I deffinately recommend this book for anyone who would be interested in continuing a brilliant journey through the world of Dean Koontz.

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Love Koontz

Great book

Highly recommended

As usual, Dean Koontz writes a great mystery. I was sorry to see Elvis finally leave, but it was time he moved on.

My favorite series

Love Odd Thomas...

INTERESTING!

Wow!!!! COMPLETELY OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!!!

Can i get an "AMEN!!!!!"

This is a really good read. So good befoe you know it your done. What would you do if you had a room where all you had to do is think of something and it appears? Add some Nuns and Munks a few ghosts with Odd right in the middle of it. You get............well a great story.

Just as great as the first two,

All i can say is that all the Odd Thomas stories are amazing and wonderful.

Odd comes through once again...

Another gripping tale of Odd and his trusty companions that brings all the Koontz traits that make for a moving read: humor, suspense, love and of course...dogs.

The wonderful world of Odd!

I thoroughly enjoyed this, the third in the continuing adventures of Odd Thomas. Here we find Odd taking a break "relaxing" in an abbey full of nuns and monks, sick children, and the inevitable bodachs and "ghouls." And even a dog named Boo! There is a big twist in the plot that is fun and exciting. You'll enjoy the wonderful characters developed throughout the story, and be glad when you find out where Odd Thomas is going next. A must read for any Odd Thomas lover.

Loved it!

The whole book was mysterious and different. If you are looking for a great and original author, you've found him. This book was interesting!

And so the jouney continues to be good

Sometimes when you start a "series" you wonder as the books go on where else can the author take you. Koontz takes Odd Thomas to an unlikely place to get away - or does he. Very good continuation of a story.