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Forever Odd (Paperback)

by Dean Koontz (Author)
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd (5 Dec 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0007197020
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007197026
  • Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 14.8 x 3.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,252,057 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'Dean Koontz is not just a master of our darkest dreams, but also a literary juggler' The Times 'Psychologically complex, masterly and satisfying.' The New York Times 'Koontz has near-Dickensian powers of description, and an ability to yank us from one page to the next that few novelists can match.' Los Angeles Times 'Koontz has once again proven why he is one of the premier novelists of his generation.' Amazon.co.uk

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In the battle to come, there can be no innocent bystanders...Odd Thomas, that unlikely hero, once more stands between us and our worst fears. Odd never asked to communicate with the dead - they sought him out. As the unofficial goodwill ambassador between our world and theirs, he has a duty to do the right thing. That's the way Odd sees it, and that's why he has already won over hearts on both sides of the great divide. For Odd lives always between two worlds in the small desert town of Pico Mundo, which Odd can never leave, and where the heroic and the harrowing are everyday occurrences. A childhood friend of Odd's has disappeared and the worst is feared. But as Odd applies his unique talents to the task of finding the missing person, he discovers something worse than a dead body. New allies and new enemies gather around Odd, some living and some not. But the enemy he encounters is unspeakably cunning, and every sacrifice is needed to tip the balance between despair and hope as a life-changing revelation rushes towards us. In the battle to come, there can be no innocent bystanders ...
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30 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed this immensely., 6 Dec 2005
This review is from: Forever Odd (Hardcover)
Forever Odd doesn't disappoint, in fact I enjoyed it even more than it's prequel. The character Odd Thomas is superb and his unique talents wonderfully described. The story is a delight and unforgettable from the revelation to the terror. I became so absorbed I almost believed Odd Thomas was real. DEAN KOONZ'S FOREVER ODD and another recent read, BRUCE HUNTLY'S FUSION, are two of the most entertaining books I have read for a while. Such a pleasure to offset so many other mediocre new offerings.
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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars If you liked Odd Thomas then you'll like this, 17 Mar 2006
This review is from: Forever Odd (Hardcover)
If like me you always buy the latest Koontz regardless, then its not a bad book, but not a great one either. It just seemed to be a bit of a filler book to me, it wasn’t really going anywhere, lots of unanswered questions as though the next one, which there will be, will be a big finale.

This is more Koontz-lite rather than his more engrossing recent reads of the Frankenstein books.

Read by all means just don't expect a classic.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars At last, a return to form for Dean Koontz, 20 July 2006
By Mr. T. S. Guy (York, England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Forever Odd (Odd Thomas 2) (Paperback)
Ever since Dean Koontz's books started being released one every six months instead of one a year, the quality of his work has fallen considerably - not surprising really when you consider that he must be rush-writing to have such a high output.

His recent books have been patchy at best, and at worst they have been almost unreadable (the astoundingly awful "Frankenstein: City of Night" being one of the worst books I've ever read, let alone the worst by this author). One of the few bright moments in his career of late was the thoroughly enjoyable Odd Thomas, and this sequel doesn't fail to impress.

Picking up six months after the events of "Odd Thomas", "Forever Odd" sees Odd in a new and equally unusual situation. Although far-fetched, this book is actually more believable than a lot of Dean's recent output, and the characters are warmer and more engaging, particularly Odd. The new character of Datura is also well-handled and she makes a welcome addition to this story.

In recent years, it seems to me that Dean's books have contained more references to God and more jokes with each passing release. This holds true in Forever Odd. The religious aspects are a touch annoying to your average atheist reader, although they are not over-bearing, and far from evangelical. They just feel a little out-of-place. As a comedic writer, I actually feel Dean is developing quite a gift; this is one of the few ways in which his work has improved in recent years. In this book I found myself laughing out loud on more than one occasion, whilst still gripped to the storyline and turning the pages at an alarming rate.

All in all, this is one of Dean's finer releases in recent years, alongside the prequel "Odd Thomas". Beyond these two I would recommend going a little further back in his bibliography, and try "Strangers" or "Fear Nothing". This book has restored my faith in one of my favourite authors, just as I was about to give up on him.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Possibly the worst book ever
I have read many of Koontz's book and they tend to jump between either masterful or awful, but this is truly rubbish. Read more
Published 4 months ago by R. J. Alexander

4.0 out of 5 stars Odd Thomas returns.....
I have to say to begin with that this isn't as good as the first book "Odd Thomas" but having put that aside, this is a great book and follows the first in continuing Odd's... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Martin Belcher

5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic read
This is second book in the 'Odd Thomas' series by Dean Koontz. The beauty of this book was the fact that all of the characters were set up so you just dive right into the story... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Weave

3.0 out of 5 stars OK. But not nearly as good as the first one
I really enjoyed the first book in this series. Raced through it in a day. But this one never really gets going. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Rose's Dad

5.0 out of 5 stars good and odd!
this is my second odd book and it was great! looking 4ward to the other 2 in the series. the scene descriptions and characters are superb!
Published 8 months ago by Mrs. M. E. Downie

3.0 out of 5 stars A little disappointing, especially after a cracking start.
After finishing Odd Thomas, I was really looking forward to cracking open the pages to Forever Odd - the second instalment of Koontz' Odd Thomas books. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mr. Jody Shelley

5.0 out of 5 stars Odd Thomas comes to the rescue again.
The Odd Thomas books are very different from the books that Dean Koontz usually writes and for that reason well worth getting hold of. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Williamina M. Gardiner

3.0 out of 5 stars Odd but not great...
I'm a big fan of Odd Thomas - he's likeable, charming and just so happens to be able to see the dead. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Reeds

3.0 out of 5 stars Forever Odd - Never Great
You cannot fault Koontz with his writing style or his fantastic ideas.

Here, the 1st-person narrative continues to brilliantly define Odd Thomas as a character, and a... Read more
Published 17 months ago by O. Southwood

3.0 out of 5 stars Forever Odd

Koontz's novel "Odd Thomas" was clearly a bigger hit than anticipated, because his publishers have urged him to continue the story of the twenty-something fry cook who sees... Read more
Published 20 months ago by David Brookes

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