Brother Odd
Published: 28, November 2006
Author: Dean Koontz
Genre: Fantasy, Fiction, Ghost, Horror, Humor, Mystery, Psychic, Psychological, Shape Shifter, Thriller
Book 3 of 7: Odd Thomas
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The Review
Dean Koontz wrote the novel, Brother Odd. It is the third novel in Koontz's series about Odd Thomas, a young man. Koontz's work is marked by excellent characterization and meticulous planning, and this narrative about the triumph of modesty over arrogance is extraordinary on both counts. A work that is both lively and amusing, as well as having the proper heart.
I like Koontz, Odd Thomas, and Anton Yelchin, who played him so wonderfully in the movie adaptation. He was very young at the time of his sad death. Anton Yelchin was the first actor I saw after reading the novels who matched my expectations. Rest in Peace
It's fantastic to cheer for a genuinely good man who prioritizes others before himself and just feels that's how it should be. He's terrified, humorous, humble, and unassuming. In any case, this series stimulates. shocks, draws you in, makes you talk to the characters out loud, and offers insights that will serve you well.
Another exciting Odd Thomas novel. I had intended to download the series and read them while on the go, but I had to switch to audio because it was difficult to read while moving. I'm nearly halfway through the third book again and I'm completely captivated!
These are what I'd term Paranormal Murder-Mysteries. It's not too out of the ordinary, but it's also not too out of the unexpected.
My only gripe has been that they are a touch overly wordy, and I thought it was a little long for the real narrative matter, but I still like it and wanted more.
Brother Odd does not fail in the mystery department: as it begins with Odd in the Monastery, you wonder how Mr. Koontz can tell a good story at a monastery?! But it completely works.
The colorful monks provide color to the narrative. For me, the saddest aspect of the novel was the ending, when someone dies. That came as a surprise to me.
Don’t forget to buy the next book Odd Hours because as soon as you are done with it, I am sure you'll get crazy about reading the next one.
The first book Odd Thomas was fantastic, deserving of the start of a completely new character-based series. Unfortunately, the second book Forever Odd felt forced and would never have made it to market if it had been a stand-alone book, but only if it had been compared to the first one, as I previously noted in the review for Forever Odd, otherwise it was a wonderful read.
In some ways, the ending of Brother Odd is reminiscent of Dean Koontz's earlier novel of an extraterrestrial invasion, The Taking, except that it is done in reverse. I can't say much more without giving anything away, but if you've read The Taking and applied its ending, but in reverse, to this novel, you'll be able to figure out who the villain is, but I'm probably being too vague.
This novel makes up for the second novel Forever Odd by providing us with a reason to keep Odd Thomas around. It's highly enjoyable, and while it's a little predictable, it's still engaging, and the characters are folks you'd like to spend a few hours with.
Koontz has progressed from being a pure horror writer to crafting novels with a larger meaning. According to several of my friends who have read this book, it is not what they were searching for.
This book is classified as a moral lesson. I prefer his religious undertones, so that's okay with me, but not everyone will love his anti-science stance.
I believe the morality is intended to be more about seizing power and wanting to become a deity than it is about being anti-science and anti-scientist. Overall, this book is well worth the time you'll spend reading it.
Dean Koontz has created a tale with complex characters and intriguing circumstances, as he usually does.
Odd Thomas has a special place in my heart because he's scrupulously honest, loyal, and hardworking, and he struggles with the responsibilities he's assigned when they don't appear to match his values.
Mr. Koontz's characters that surround Odd are well-developed and give him with both aid and amazement, which keeps the reader entertained.
If you appreciate Dean Koontz's work in general, you will likely enjoy this book and the series as well. If you're new to Dean Koontz, I recommend starting with the first book in the series Odd Thomas and working your way forward; keeping in mind that Odd has a name for a reason! And if you're a fan of Odd Thomas, you should absolutely read the entire series. I'm about to complete this book again on audio, and I'm already excited for the next one!
Odd Thomas' third novel had me intrigued once more by Koontz's extraordinary mastery of wit, language, and vision.
A more concentrated tale than the last one called Forever Odd, I could readily imagine the events within the Monastery and the thought bending bone creatures. It's always a pleasure to feast on the creativity of a skilled wordsmith.
Dean Koontz has been writing for a long time and is well-versed in his craft. He's even written how-to books on it. Here, the master storyteller expertly builds an engrossing storyline that will have you flipping pages long after the sun has gone down.
In the midst of all the horrific events, Koontz instills a sense of hope, humor, and wonder, and the author has created a protagonist in Odd Thomas who is immensely likable and admirable, to the point where Koontz may be making Odd too saintly (The title of the seventh book, fittingly, is "Saint Odd,") and whose self-effacing but unwavering personality drives the narrative.
Final Thoughts
This time, he has some extra assistance! The third novel maintains the blend of humor, mystery, horror, good and evil, Elvis, always entertaining societal insights, and this time, a meeting between Science and God.
Furthermore, a compelling and powerful picture of people with disabilities of all levels and origins, what they provide to us, and what we owe them.
I loved this book as much as I did the previous Odd Thomas novels I've read. Although I guessed the villain very early on, this did not detract from my pleasure of the narrative.
Without giving too much away about the narrative, here are some of the things I like about the book: The reality that someone who looked to be a clear "evil person" turned out to be the polar opposite.
I also felt it was refreshing to utilize a monk's abuse of science as the tool of devastation here rather than a supernatural force.
The fact is that, in the end, Odd is summoned out of his comfort zone and into the broader world.
Synopsis
“NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Loop me in, odd one. The words, spoken in the deep of night by a sleeping child, chill the young man watching over her. For this was a favorite phrase of Stormy Llewellyn, his lost love. In the haunted halls of the isolated monastery where he had sought peace, Odd Thomas is stalking spirits of an infinitely darker nature.
As he steadfastly journeys toward his mysterious destiny, Odd Thomas has established himself as one of the most beloved and unique fictional heroes of our time. Now, wielding all the power and magic of a master storyteller at the pinnacle of his craft, Dean Koontz follows Odd into a singular new world where he hopes to make a fresh beginning—but where he will meet an adversary as old and inexorable as time itself.”
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Rating: 95/100
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