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Brother Odd (Odd Thomas, Bk 3)
 
Brother Odd (Odd Thomas, Bk 3)
Author: Dean Koontz

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Publisher: Bantam
Book Type: Hardcover
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ISBN-13: 9780553804805 - ISBN-10: 0553804804
Publication Date: 11/28/2006
Pages: 352

Book Description:
No one could have imagined Odd Thomas ever leaving the perfect quirky comfort of Pico Mundo, least of all Odd himself. The little desert town that nurtured Odd all his life is the locus of everything he holds dear -- his loyal friends, his ghostly confidants, and the place where he loved and lost his soul mate, the irreplaceable Stormy Llewellyn. Yet leave it he has, to embrace the solitude and peace of an isolated monastery high in the western mountains as he tries to find a way to live fully again.

But Odd has a knack for finding himself in the path of trouble no matter where he goes - even among the eccentric monks in their sanctuary and with the King of Rock 'n' Roll at his side. For a killer is stalking the ancient holy halls, and Odd is about to encounter an enemy who eclipses any he has yet encountered.

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Kim (Mistry) wrote on 6/25/2008...

18 member(s) found this review helpful.

I've been a fan of DK since I was 13 and probably too young to be reading some of his books. He's fantastic and I'm wondering what happened to him. There's just no way to get back the time I've wasted with this story. Reading this book was like trying to trudge through the snowstorm described within. I like Odd Thomas, and thoroughly enjoyed the last two books. This one is just plain drivel. Absolutely tedious.

I don't usually have to force my way through any of his books, and I skipped over 1/3 of this one. I've never read more run-on sentences of pure crap in my life. He goes on and on about going forward to go back, and how this attunes to that. Give me a break, already and get to the actual story. If I wanted a self help book, there's plenty here to choose from.

In my opinion, Koontz is a brilliant writer, but when he's got to actually describe a scene with the ghost of Elvis pretending to pick his nose and do disgusting things with the product, it's time for a vacation and some serious margaritas.
I'm sure if Odd Thomas shows up again, I may even give it a shot, but this one, unlike most every DK book I've ever read, will not be staying on my keeper shelf.

Wendy S. (wss4) wrote on 8/15/2007...

4 member(s) found this review helpful.

I liked this story of Odd Thomas better than the last book. I really enjoy Odd's personality. He is a humble hero, with a wonderful, yet simple, sense of humor. I love the way he interacts with people as well as with the spirits of those who are attracted to him after death.

A lot of this book is about his interaction with the residents, the nuns, brothers, children, guests, and spirits at the Sanctuary where he has retreated after his horrible experiences in the last book. While he is trying to shelter in this out of reach world, he again encounters the horrible bodachs that always fortell of tragedy, suffering and death. He has to try to figure out what is coming and how to stop it. With the help of a few trusted and quite memorable characters, Odd find himself once again in the role of a savior and hero.

The ending of the book makes it quite clear that Koontz is not finished telling us about the adventures of Odd Thomas and I for one look forward to more of Odd's tales.

Nancy C. hkdmama - E Petersburg, PA wrote on 6/22/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

This is the third Odd Thomas book. He is at an abbey recovering from his loss of Stormy when the bodachs appear. he has to help save the young helpless children living at the abbey school. Definitely a great Dean Koontz book

Kathy S. (nana23) wrote on 5/11/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Excellent sequel to the Odd Thomas books.

Dana S. (browneyedgirl) wrote on 4/8/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

This is my favorite of the Odd Thomas series. Odd has retreated to a monastery to try to recover from the loss of his beloved Stormy. He feels evil about to engulf the place, which is also a home for disabled children, but in what way, and how can he stop it, if he can stop it?

Michelle J. (MichelleMyBelle) wrote on 10/5/2008...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Another great book by Mr. Koontz! This is the third in his Odd series if I remember correctly. I love the character, Odd Thomas, created by Dean Koontz. For Koontz fans you will recognize the good verses evil, right verses wrong equation that he uses. All of the Odd Thomas books are amazing. By the time you get to this book, the character is well established. Odd goes to live in a monestary and runs into the ultimate nemisis! At this monestary there is a school for children, orphans, that also have unusual characteristics. The bond with the children is new with Odd. This is an amazing book that all horror or suspense fans should read. Enjoy the rollercoaster ride that is Brother Odd!

Angie M. (inhiskeep) wrote on 4/24/2008...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

I have limited experience with Dean Koontz, but of the few books of his that I have read, I've enjoyed tremendously. This book will definitely keep you guessing, and guaranteed you won't be able to put it down!

Sherry O. (sherryjane) wrote on 1/31/2008...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Third in the Brother Odd series, Odd Thomas is staying at a monastery, where you would think that he would be safe from the spirits that haunt him, but of course this is not to be, travel with Odd as he helps the monks, nuns and students escape from the evils that haunt them all.

Michelle H. (mhodges) wrote on 11/27/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

I love Dean Koontz, but this has to be one of my all time favorites of his. The main character is not only funny, but he makes you think about things in a way that few characters can. I totally recommend this book!

Michelle L. (blazesmum) wrote on 11/12/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Gotta love Odd!


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Lesa C. (4fabfelines) wrote on 7/27/2009...


Odd Thomas is living in a monestary. He enjoyes the monks and nuns, and for a while he has peace with a dog named boo and Elvis the the King of Rock and Roll.
One day, in the children's quarters he see's those harbringers of doom, the Bodachs.
They always signal violence and death,.
Sure enough, a monk ends up missing and Odd trips over him,
When they find him later, he is changed and demonic.
Odd feels the clock is ticking down to finding out who is behind the evil and why did they call it into being?

Evelyn R. (sushicat777) wrote on 2/20/2009...


Great story - hated to see it end. Thank heavens for the sequel!

Kathy G. wrote on 9/29/2008...


Not as good as the first Two ODD Thomas books but again a quick read.

Lisa B. (normsgrl) wrote on 2/27/2008...


I have a great collection of Dean Koontz. I'm a great fan. But I must say this book dragged on and on. It took my months and months to force myself to finish reading it.

I liked the original "Odd Thomas" that was a super story. The second book in connection "Forever Odd" was okay but not as good as Odd Thomas. Now we have a 3rd one and it absolutely does nothing for me.

I don't recommend wasting your time on this book.

Sharon I. (qtbird) wrote on 12/2/2007...


This is the worst book I have read by DK, The Taking was a close runner up. I usually love his books, maybe he needs to take a break.

Lisa S. (redheadgrrl) wrote on 11/10/2007...


My least favorite of the Odd books but still good. Enjoyable read.

Angie W. wrote on 3/9/2007...


Third in the Odd Thomas series; the next adventure.

Paula W. (Goddess) wrote on 2/1/2007...


Third and last in the Odd series.

Melissa B. (Phantene) wrote on 2/1/2007...


An "ok" book. Quite unbelievable and requiring a further stretch of the imagination than reasonable in my opinion, I still found it hard to put down at times. I much preferred the first in this series (Odd Thomas), but am still glad I read this one.

Gwen M. (Gwennythepooh) wrote on 12/12/2006...


Third book in the series.


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