- Paperback: 204 pages
- Publisher: Del Rey Books (24 Jun 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0345499662
- ISBN-13: 978-0345499660
- Product Dimensions: 12.7 x 1.8 x 19 cm
- Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 611,538 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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“Meet a young man named Odd . . . who helps the dead get even."
From the infinite imagination of #1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz comes the suspenseful graphic-novel debut of a natural-born hero with a supernatural twist.
Odd Thomas is a regular nineteen-year-old with an unusual gift: the ability to see the lingering spirits of the dead. To Odd, it’s not such a big deal. And most folks in sleepy Pico Mundo, California, are much more interested in the irresistible pancakes Odd whips up at the local diner. Still, communing with the dead can be useful. Because while some spirits only want a little company . . . others want justice.
When the sad specter of a very frightened boy finds its way to him, Odd vows to root out the evil suddenly infecting the sunny streets of Pico Mundo. But even with his exceptional ability–plus the local police and his pistol-packing girlfriend, Stormy, backing him–is Odd any match for a faceless stalker who’s always a step ahead . . . and determined to kill again?
From the infinite imagination of #1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz comes the suspenseful graphic-novel debut of a natural-born hero with a supernatural twist.
Odd Thomas is a regular nineteen-year-old with an unusual gift: the ability to see the lingering spirits of the dead. To Odd, it’s not such a big deal. And most folks in sleepy Pico Mundo, California, are much more interested in the irresistible pancakes Odd whips up at the local diner. Still, communing with the dead can be useful. Because while some spirits only want a little company . . . others want justice.
When the sad specter of a very frightened boy finds its way to him, Odd vows to root out the evil suddenly infecting the sunny streets of Pico Mundo. But even with his exceptional ability–plus the local police and his pistol-packing girlfriend, Stormy, backing him–is Odd any match for a faceless stalker who’s always a step ahead . . . and determined to kill again?
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3.0 out of 5 stars
In Odd We Must?,
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This review is from: In Odd We Trust (Paperback)
Odd Thomas is just a fry cook in the sleepy town of Pico Mundo. Well, I say that but he is actually a fry cook who can see dead people. It therefore becomes his mission to track down the child killer who has descended about the town. With the help of a dead child and his girlfriend Stormy, Odd is on the hunt for the killer before he can strike again.
"In Odd We Trust" is a Dean Koontz collaboration with illustrator Queenie Chan which makes this Koontz's first graphic novel. Billed as a pre-cursor to the "Odd Thomas" series of novels, "In Odd We Trust" is a strange blend of Japanese style anime and Western/American writing. This is a short, sharp tale and is written in a way that assumes you know the primary characters and their history together. Quite an odd way to do things considering this is a "prequel" to the novelss but but then the fact the front cover does not even hint at graphic novel is odd too. This does mean that anyone unaware of Odd's talents may find this outing a little bit lacking in detail and simplistic. Koontz is unable to put his literary stamp on the novel and it does suffer as a result. However, this is an entertaining if brief read. Chan is a good illustrator and brings Odd and the town of Pico Mundo to life in vivid fashion. The drawings are very much akin to children's comic book in style and this makes "In Odd We Trust" a strange one as it nestles uncomfortably in the horror genre. This is not a gruesome novel and it relies more on Odd's relationship with the villain of the piece. This works well and makes this a more accessible novel almost aimed at a teen rather than adult market. The simplistic styling and writing certainly hint at this and the brisk pace reinforces this. There is not a lot to say about "In Odd We Trust" and this is perhaps why this is not quite a great outing in the "Odd" franchise. No doubt this is entertaining enough, it is full of action and the characters are well-realised. However, it is all a bit lacking in substance at times and you long for a bit of backdrop and characterisation. Some would say this is a result of the graphic novel media but I have been spoiled by Neil Gaiman's "Sandman" series and I know that this genre can be done better and with more edge. Even if you compare Koontz to his nearest rival Stephen King you cannot compare the majesty of King's "Dark Tower" comic book series to this watered down novel. "In Odd We Trust" is by no means a bad first attempt at a graphic novel by Dean Koontz I have just been treated to far better elsewhere. Odd is such an intriguing character that he is wasted in this format and I would recommend Koontz's other books over this entertaining but shallow prequel.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Give this one a miss,
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This review is from: In Odd We Trust (Paperback)
I've been a huge Koontz fan for many years, and regard Odd as his most endearing creation. Sad to say, this graphic novel is so awful I managed to plough just halfway through it before dumping it in the recycling bin. How Dean allowed himself to be associated with this rubbish is beyond me.
I've read a lot of graphics, from the Dark Knight to David Gemmell's Jerusalem Man to the magnificent Sin City stories, all of which featured outstanding artwork. The drawings in this are just awful! If, like me, you take great pleasure in the Odd Thomas novels, please don't waste your money on this piece of trash. Jim Beatson.
31 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Beware!,
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This review is from: In Odd We Trust (Paperback)
This book is entirely in cartoon, not text! It wasn't obvious to me from the description that the word "graphic" was meant in the literal sense.
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