In Odd We Trust (Graphic Novel)

Odd Thomas Prequel

For anybody considering In Odd We Trust, take note that this book is a Graphic Novel, and takes place before the first Odd book, "Odd Thomas"

12 out of 12 people found this review helpful.

Don't get caught like I did thinking this was a "normal" novel by Dean Koontz

I have over 30 books by Dean Koontz plus the 4 in the Odd Thomas series. I did not notice that this was a comic and I was very disappointed when I got the book. It was my fault for not paying close attention but calling this one of the "Odd Thomas Series" is a trick in my opinion.

10 out of 13 people found this review helpful.

koontz never disappoints...

the odd books are not my faves of koontz's writings but they are original & i don't regret reading them & if he keeps writing them, i'll read them all because i have ALL of koontz's books & he ties w/stephen king as my fave authors of horror. koontz understands the meaning of heartache & his books are full of emotion as well as always scaring the pants off me! LOL my fave book by koontz is the bad place probably but i've never been disappointed in reading any of his books tho some are not what i wanted them to be exactly...i always get SOMETHING interesting or thought-provoking or new-kind-of-scary from his books so i find them all worth reading.

2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Odd Thomas is one of the most creative and brilliant characters! Fabulous!

I started reading Dean Koontz books because I had run out of books to read, and I haven't stopped. I actually bought the first books I read for my sister, and she never got them!
His wasn't the first book I read, but Odd Thomas is the one character I have anxiously awaited hearing from again. What I love about the book is that it finally gives you a picture of Pico Mundo, of Odd, Stormy and a window into their relationship. Koontz gives Odd and Stormy wonderful chemistry; and the love they have for each other is beautiful and heart-warming. I not only recommend this book, but the entire Odd Thomas series. Fantastic!!!

2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Don't Waste your time or money......

I was very disappointed with this book I plan on returning both copies asap. I barely flipped through the book, saw that it was a comic book and put it aside. If you like comics, this is for you, otherwise if you were hoping for an insight to Odd Thomas, you will be extremely let down.....

This is the first Dean Koontz book that has really surprised me! I love Koontz and have most of his books. I was surprised he did this one..

2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

I was a bit disappointed with this book.

I am a big Dean Koontz fan, especially of his "Odd" books. Odd Thomas is so endearing, and so are his friends and "friends". First, I bought the book without looking inside so I was surprised at the comic book format, but not unpleasantly so.

I think there was not enough Dean Koontz in the book. While Queenie Chan is very talented, her type of writing and type of illustrating are just not what I prefer. I'm certainly not saying I did not appreciate her art, just that this style does not make for an enjoyable Odd Thomas book. Too juvenile.

2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Odd Alive

This was a truly innovative way for Koontz to expand to other types of readers without sacrificing his writing abilities. I loved the art and the story, as it fits perfectly into the mythos of Odd Thomas - one of literatures more recent "time-will-tell" true hero characters. I hope Koontz does more of this. The Frankenstein graphic novels are really cool too.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Great to get kids involved in reading.

This book was a good way to get my son involved in reading more difficult books. It introduced to him a character that is involved in a series of books, which has made him want to read the other Odd books. Kudos for to Dean Koontz for this!

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

awful-- disappointing

This is a comic book. It was not clear on the web site that this is a comic book. I was expecting a regular text Dean Koontz. I read the first few pages and tossed it. What a waste! Too difficult to transition from text to cartoons.

1 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

The Comics

I really like the "Odd" series of books, but this one I'm not sure about. It was an ok book, but the comic book format was a little out there for this type of serial book character(s).

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Great, especially for those who know Odd

This is a great book, especially for those that are fans of Dean Koontz and fans of the Odd Thomas series in particular. Some might be initially turned off by the different format, this being a graphic novel, but if you enjoy the Odd Thomas series, this will give you an opportunity to see what the characters look like in the mind of Dean Koontz.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Odd is always good

I've read the entire Odd Thomas series and it's very good. Dean Koontz is one of my favorite authors. He has a great blend of novels covering sci-fi, horror, and just plain suspense. I get every one of his books as soon as possible.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

In Odd We Trust - Dean Koontz' 1st Graphic Novel

I've never read a graphic novel before, but I'm a huge Dean Koontz fan. I really liked the format of the graphic novel because you have pictures to put a face to the characters. The read is really fast and the action was great. I will definitely read more if Koontz chooses to publish more. I've read all the Odd Thomas novels and this was a great addition to the series.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

This is a great read

Dean Koonz has been cranking out books forever but he has never had a character as endearing as Thomas Odd. This series will not only give you moments of the heebe jeebies but will pull at your heartstrings. Dean Koonz is a nice man and his writing is like a window into part of his soul through the character of Odd.

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

A review by Free Book Reviews

This is just another example of how well Dean can get you entirely infused within the life and time of his characters.

WARNING, This is a Comic Book

I'm a BIG Dean Koontz Fan. Imagine my surprise to receive a damn COMIC BOOK instead of a paperback novel. Comic books are for those who don't have enough imagination to visualize the characters in the book they're supposed to be reading. This "book" needs to be labeled as it should be, as a comic book NOT paperback or "Graphic novel". It's a COMIC BOOK no matter what else you try to call it!

Stupid!

Thought I was going to recive a nomal novel and it's a stupid comic book. I am really irritated.

Great for a quick 45 minute read!

This is a nice little prequel to Odd when he was 19. Its a short Graphic story that not only introduces us to Odd, but Stormy and the very early stage of their dating and Odd's abilities.

worth the time to read.

THIS IS A COMIC BOOK!

I am a fan of the Odd Thomas collection and couldn't wait to get this one. I was shocked when I received it and realized it's a comic book. I couldn't find that in the description or in the synopsis on the back cover. So I wanted to warn others. Just so you know what you're getting!

Huge Disappointment! It's a comic book!

Very disappointed when I opened this book to find it's just a comic book... perhaps teenagers would like it... I don't want someone's rendition of what Odd looks like... I do that in my own head, so I found the whole "graphic novel" concept unpalatable. The up side is I will certainly be more careful before I buy another Koontz book. I have read everything he has written for years.. this one just didn't feel like reading at all in my opinion. Sad.