Book Reviews of Forever Odd (Odd Thomas, Bk 2)

After the first book, I was hooked on the character of Odd Thomas. This second in the series did not let me down. The action, as it takes place is not on as large of a scale, but still takes you completely into the world of Odd, and what he "can do". Along the way, you gain further insight into the life of Odd, his friendships and a little more of a glimpse into his childhood. Dean Koontz once again threads the elements of the supernatural into the story beautifully. Highly recommended read for anyone with a little taste for thrillers or Sci-Fi.

I love Odd...this one wasnt as good as the first and the third, but it was still a good book...i love the character.

Much like the first "Odd" book, this story is unusual and compelling, with an occasional bit of dark humor. I'm looking forward to the next book in this series.

This book club edition of Forever Odd is one of the best stories by Dean Koontz...in my humble opinion.

This book is great, as good or better than Odd Thomas and I have already started Brother Odd and it has grabbed me from the beginning!!!

Good book, not quite as good as the first (Odd Thomas) in the series but still pretty good. There was a few times when it was a little slow and was repeating some of the back story already laid down in the first books, but still a funny quirky character with a different enough plot to keep you going till the end.

Odd Thomas is a regular guy who is able to communicate with the dead.

Liked it less than the original. Weirder, if that is possible, or maybe the time-lapse between books. Still love Odd, Danny, Ozzie, Terri, Wyatt, and Elvis (yes, THAT Elvis) but the story felt more evil than the first. The ending sets up the 3rd book, Brother Odd, in which Odd retreats to a monastary as a lay brother. Have that one on my wish list.

Not as good as Odd Thomas...the action is a bit slow. I almost gave up on it several times. Still worth the read.

Strange tale from the 'strange story teller'.

Not quite as good as Odd Thomas, but still very good. Odd Thomas is such a lovable character. There's good suspense, scattered with bits of humor and a twist at the end.

If you enjoyed the first book, you will like this one too. Looking forward to the third book soon!

Odd Thomas is back, with a hair-raising story line, one of Dean Koontz's finest!

Not long after Odd Thomas became a hero in the town of Pico Mundo by taking down a sniper at the local mall with plans of blowing it sky-high, Odd finds himself once again helping out both the living and dead.

His best friend, Danny, who suffers from brittle bone disease, is missing from his home where he lived with his adoptive father, Dr. Wilbur Jessup. Dr. Jessup had only minutes before arrived at Odd's apartment seeming to appeal for help--he was, like so many people who drift in and out of Odd's life--no longer alive in the real world. He had been murdered, and now Danny is missing.

Odd sets off to find his missing friend, using his "physic magnetism", as he calls it, and finds a woman who is so desperate to experience supernatural activities that she'll use Danny as a pawn to get what she wants.

With the same cast of characters from ODD THOMAS--Ollie, the overweight novelist; Terri, Odd's employer and friend; Chief Porter, the town's police head; Terrible Chester, Ollie's cat; and the ghost of Elvis--Odd is set upon another adventure that contains murder, mayhem, and one bad-a** evil woman.

This continuation of one of Koontz's best characters is a true winner. I read the book in one day, and I'm left with wanting to know where Odd will go from here. After the death of his beloved fiancee, Stormy, the previous August, Odd has been slightly adrift--and at the end of FOREVER ODD, we get some indication of where his life is leading, but not a clear-cut picture.

Definitely another winner by the incomparable Mr. Koontz, FOREVER ODD is not a story to be missed.

This had to be one of the dullest books I’ve read from start to finish in a long time. Normally, I’d have quit after 100 pages, but because it had such good reviews, I really thought it would be more interesting. At first I thought it was the first-person narrative, but since I’ve enjoyed many other series written from this point-of-view, I knew that wasn’t it. I’m not sure exactly what made it so slow, but I’m sure that the many pages of drawn-out chase scenes didn’t help any. Then, when it finally did get good, it didn’t last for very long, and by then I was so close to the end, I just finished it with hopes of a great ending. However, that just didn’t pan out either, and I won’t be rushing to read the next book in the series any time soon.

I absolutely LOVED "Odd Thomas" and ran to the bookstore when "Forever Odd" came out. However, after #2 (Forever Odd) I skipped, rather than ran for #3 (Brother Odd). When "Odd Hours" came out, I sighed and strolled to get it, without a sense of urgency and feeling somehow obligated to read it. I love the character of Odd, but the stories just run downhill as the series progresses. I suggest the rest of the books if, like me, you REALLY like the character, but don't expect anything close to as good a read as the first one.

I'm sure I'll drag butt to the bookstore if there's a #5.......
; )

Though not as good as the first book, Odd Thomas, Forever Odd is still worth the read.

Odd Thomas is eternal. Koontz's character is so well developed you feel you know Odd Thomas. He's the boy next door, the friendly, easy-going guy at the supermarket...with a twist. Odd didn't ask for his extraordinary gift...aspires to have a quiet life free from the inner turmoil he faces daily, but the humble fry cook once again swallows his own desires and does what he knows he must do - face his fears and battle the evil that has come to Pico Mundo and threatens his friend. Well worth reading, even if it is just to capture another glimpse into the life of Odd Thomas.

First of all, don't read this book unless you have already read Odd Thomas as it contains spoilers for the first book. Just as we don't read the last page first and first page last, or anywhere in between, we also should read books in order for the sake of the story :)

Forever Odd is a good book. With his usual artful style, Koontz flips your emotions as if on a remote control. You feel the fear of the situation, the tension, the thrill, and then flip right back into laughter... and awe. Koontz can tug at your heart strings, but leave you with enough humor that you aren't completely devestated and can smile in spite of it all.

Odd Thomas is a special character. He is one we should all strive to emulate. Compassionate, intelligent, humble, yet confident. And he is surrounded by special people, although they play far less of a role in this book than the previous book.

Not as good as the first, but a close second. Well worth the read and the space on your bookshelf.

I really love the Odd Thomas character.

There's so much more to any of us than meets the eye..that goes triple for Odd Thomas. Odd never asked to communicate with the dead-its something that just happened. But as the unofficial ambassador between our world and theirs, he's got a duty to do the right thing. A childhood friend has disappeared. The worst is feared. But once Odd applies his unique talents to the task of finding the missing person, he discovers something worse than a dead body, encounters an enemy of exceptional cunning, and spirals into a vortex of terror.

Dean Koontz's unlikely hero Odd Thomas is back in his second adventure. Odd can see dead people, sometimes he helps them pass into the next world and sometimes they point him towards a wrong that needs righting. In this book, while still mourning his beloved Stormy, he needs to save his friend Danny from kidnappers. To complicate the situation, Danny has brittle bone syndrome and the slightest mistreatment could do serious damage. With little concern for himself, since dying might bring him to Stormy right?, Odd rushes to the rescue and faces down another psychopathic killer or two.

If you enjoyed the first "Odd" book you will enjoy this one too!

Sequel to "Odd Thomas". Did not find as engrossing as the first, but worth reading. Odd has to rescue a handicapped childhood friend whose stepfather has been murdered and his friend kidnapped. Follow Odd & in his friends (alive & dead) as they search for the people who did the kidnapping and try to find out why.

Definitely not as good as Odd Thomas was, I was rather disappointed in it.

I loved Odd in the first book and I love him even more after this one. Wonderful story; his friend with a serious brittle bone condition is kidnapped for ransom and Odd has to find him before his kidnappers kill him. I don't want to give away the story - but Odd is what the kidnappers want.

Sequel to ODD THOMAS. Dean Koontz = Good Book!! This one is no exception.

Another book in the Odd Thomas series.

The second of a two book series.

Forver Odd doesn't move as well as the first one, Odd Thomas, but that is a personal opinion. I find to me that most "seconds" don't. It's still a great book to visit Odd. He's a sweetheart. This series makes you want to pack and go visit his little ole town.The twist in the end, which could only happen to someone like Odd, was heartbreaking. I was mad at Knootz for a day or two. Not that the ended wasn't well written, or fit the storyline, etc. It just affected me in that way, and it might you, too! It just didn't seem fair, but that's the way it turns out for Odd. Knootz claims he lets the book write themselves, he's just the vessel to tell what happened.Still, you may want to keep a tissue handy.***Fan's note: The next one in the series, title Brother Odd, is due out on Nov 28, 2006. Reading this one (Forever Odd) will make the title of number three clear.***

My favorite of all the "Odd" books!

Odd Thomas is one of my favorite fictional characters of all time. Odd is just as entertaining in this story as he was the first time around, although in my opinion the storyline in the first book was just little better. Odd's sense of humor, wit, and unbreakable spirit make all the books in this series (4 so far) worth reading.

Wow Dean Koontz's imagination is really out there. If you enjoyed [book:Odd Thomas|14995], you will definitely like this one. It's quite a bit more supernatural-ish than the first one but Koontz really pulls it together and makes it almost believable.

Odd Thomas's friend Danny is kidnapped and his father murdered. Of course, Odd feels obligated to search (using his psychic magnetism) for his friend since Danny has something called brittle bone syndrome (actually it has a huge medical name which I can't spell) and his person is extremely fragile. The person who kidnaps him believes Odd is capable of strange psychic phenomena (sp?) which they are desperate to experience first hand. The kidnapper flees in such a way as to prove Odd's abilities to herself before she unleashes further evil on both Odd and Danny.

I enjoyed the mystery and the chase but the wacky kidnapper was so far out there that some of it was beyond ridiculous but funny nonetheless.

Fast easy read. Story line kept me interested, especially if you like the spirit world.

Not as poignant and intimate as Odd Thomas, but still a really fun and suspenseful read. Odd Thomas is such a loveable and funny character, I think he holds a place in most Koontz readers hearts.

This book is apart of the ODD THOMAS series. Odd can see spirits and is a fry cook. It's classic Dean Koontz that takes an ordinary day (person) and gives you a new view to the world. It's not about action and thrills (although the strangness can count as a thrill) but about making the ordinary extraordinary.

My favorite Dean Koontz book, hands down. Odd Thomas is a character who everyone can fall in love with!

Great book!

really great story

Read once, like new condition, a good read for any Koonz fan but it is part two of a series, so if you haven't read Odd Thomas yet you should probably look at it first.

Koontz did a wonderful job with Odd. He's definitely one of my favorite literary characters. I would love if he continued with Odd.

The second in the series of the man who can hear the dead. Excellent plot line, Dean Koontz best!!

Dean Koontz once again takes up the stroy of "a uniq1ue young hero and an eccentric little town in a tale that is equal parts suspense and terror, adventure and mystery." This book is great!

If you enjoyed the first one, this is a pretty good story, just wished the person he rescued was in the first one.

Loved Odd Thomas, did not enjoy this one as much, but you still can't beat Koontz!

The second novel featuring the very "Odd" Odd Thomas. Very enjoyable!

Loved this book. I haven't read Odd Thomas but I'm going to now. What a character Dean Koontz has created.

I did not enjoy this book as much as the first.Very slow paced. I'm still looking forward to reading the third one when it comes out.

I enjoyed it.

Great story. If you've read Odd Thomas you have to read this second book that Dean Koontz wrote.

Overall, this was a pretty good story. It started out slowly, but gained momentum and was downright exciting by the end.

WAS A GREAT SEQUEL. IF YOU LIKED ODD THOMAS-YOU WILL LOVE THIS

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Excellent!!!

An excellent sequel to Odd Thomas, which I read back at the end of 2004. Unfortunately, it took me a few minutes to remember what had happened to Stormy and the exact details of August that Odd kept referring to so I wish I’d have read Odd Thomas more recently, or else had it on hand to briefly glimpse through to refresh my memory on key points and characters. As it stands now, I’m still not sure I recall how Stormy died, but I don’t think the exact details were all that important to the current story or else I’m sure the details would’ve been specifically mentioned. (For some reason, while trying to recall details from Odd Thomas, portions of Life Expectancy kept intruding on my memory and getting mixed up in there too.)

While the plot wasn't as gripping as "Odd Thomas", the non-stop action more than made up for it!

An awsome book, just as good as the 1st if not better(sequel to odd thomas)

Not as good as "Odd Thomas" in my opinion.

I did not enjoy this book nearly as much as I did Odd Thomas. The plot really never took off and I really did not like the ending. Of course, now that I know that a third Odd book is coming out, the ending makes more sense. But all in all not as good as I was hoping or expecting.

Not one of Koontz's best. Very boring and drawn out. Only got through 100 pages and couldn't go an further. A rating of 1/2 star is being kind. Maybe you'll think differently. Good luck.

Good story - I was glad to see the continuation!

Wonderful reading.. very riveting tale.. you won't be able to put it down. Odd is quite a character..Dean Koontz at his finest!

I was a Little disappointed but it was still good. Quick read, wish it wasn't

One of the best of Koontz' series....

Odd Thomas is one of my favorite literary characters and this sequel is a good one. That being said, I was disappointed that the book didn't give more insight into why and how Odd Thomas acts and thinks. You definitely have to have read Odd Thomas first to enjoy this one.