Forever Odd by Dean Koontz (2005, Hardcover)

If you are a Dean Koontz fan, ( I have no idea who John Hill is) you will love this book. If you read the book Odd Thomas, you will definetely want this one. Even if you did not read Odd Thomas this is a must.
This character captures your heart and imagination . This unique hero living in a small desert town has a duty in life to do the right thing...
It is hard to imagine when reading of Odd Thomas that he isn't real, he so becomes a part of your life, long after you turn the last page
Top of the line for Dean Koontz!!!

As usual Dean Koontz and written another masterpiece. After reading Odd Thomas could hardly wait till Forever Odd came out. Koontz has made Odd a favorite hero who is down to earth, sensitive and utterly loveable. This book makes you laugh and cry and feel that Odd could step out of the pages at any moment. Any one who has read Odd Thomas this is a must.

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.

For the second time, Koontz has taken a character from one of his novels and featured that same character in a second book--here, it is the title character from 2003's Odd Thomas. Like the young boy in the movie The Sixth Sense, Odd sees dead people. Often, he is surprised when someone whom he thought was still alive and kicking--in this case, his friend and neighbor, Dr. Jessup--silently and mysteriously shows up in his apartment, clearly no longer of this world.

Forever Odd details Odd's personal quest to rescue Dr. Jessup's son, his childhood friend, Danny. Fearing that police involvement would result in Danny's immediate death, Odd decides to go it alone, relying solely on his own supernatural resources for guidance. Thus much of the novel is devoid of dialogue, instead featuring Odd's internal conversations. Here Koontz sometimes has the tendency to wax poetic, lapsing into such frequent comments about human nature that I found this to be a bit more annoying than in his previous works. Still, Koontz retains his uniquely engaging storytelling style, and although I think this is far from his best work, his fans are likely to find something of value here. Overall rating: three and a half – four stars.

And anything by Dean Koontz--I am loooving his newer novels. It's an amazing sequel to Odd Thomas, but I only wish I had reread the first before reading this one. A+

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.

Dean Koontz has hit upon a very likeable hero in Odd Thomas. Even if you've never been a fry cook you can relate to Odd's desire to live in relative peace and quiet. You can understand his desire to do the right thing when it would be much easier not to, and his empathy for others (living or dead) is heartwarming.
As always, Odd seems to me a little meek to be able to overcome the obstacles placed in his path. Somehow, he taps inner reserves of strength that we could only wish to possess.
Though supernatural, Forever Odd (and Odd Thomas, for that matter)is a little less horror and a little more emotionally deep. Koontz has always entranced me with his ability to make a reader become fully immersed in a character's mind: we can feel what they feel, and fear what they fear. I believe there is a little Odd in all of us, and Mr. Koontz has definitely found a warm, entertaining way of scaring us.

This is the sequel to Odd Thomas. I highly recommend you read it first. This starts just after the first book ends. It lacked just a little something that the first book gave out but still a awesome book and a wonderful read. I was bought this for christmas and I am so glad I got it!! Dean Koontz can make some amazing stories that just come to life when you are reading them.
If you have children (ages 7-11) and you like Dean Koontz, I recommend Oddkins. It is a story about puppets/toys who come to life. Of course with Dean Koontz, there are bad and good toys. He also wrote Santa's Twin. Another good story for kids ages 7-11.

I read the book and i can honestly say that i did not want to put it down. it was an awesome book and an even better sequel to the first. i bought this book because the price was awesome and so was the sipping and i have been wanting to read it for a long time! I would highly recommend that someone read this book especially if they have already read Odd Thomas!

Bravo to Koontz for bringing us another delightful story in the Odd Thomas saga. Koontz has brought together a mixture of horror/mystery and wonderful wit yet again, letting us be shocked one minute, and laughing the next. I hope Mr. Koontz can offer us Odd Thomas for years to come. After reading his first book, Odd Thomas, I was hooked, and wanted more. This time, in Forever Odd, Oddie must save his childhood friend from the forces of evil, which he does with his usual self-effacing aplomb and hilarity. A character everyone should strive to be, honest and down-to-the-bone nice. A great read.

While like most sequels this didn't quite live up to Odd Thomas, it was still one of Dean Koontz best works. Continuing the story where Odd Thomas left off, it takes the reader on another Odd adventure unlike anything you've read before.

I'd recommend this book.

I LOVED LOVED LOVED ODD THOMAS, and when I saw this coming out I just had to get it. I just can't into this book. Its been sitting in my tote bag for months and I've only gotten through a couple chapters... I think ODD thomas was such a great book, this has so far been disappointing... ODD Thomas I finished in a day!!
I'm going to dig that book out and attempt again to read it.

To begin with, I would suggest that everyone read "Odd Thomas" by Dean Koontz before reading "Forever Odd" as it refers to the first book frequently. This book was absolutely wonderful! I gave up a nights sleep because I couldn't put it down until I finished it, all who read it will be glad that they did! I'm hoping that Mr. Koontz will write a third book in his "Odd Thomas" series, I'll certainly be among the first in line to buy it!!!

I enjoyed the book very much, Koontz is a terriffic writer.
My only problem with the purchase was I was not told It was
a bookclub edition. I collect Firsts. This time I blame myself,
but in the future I'll know to ask the right questions before I
bid.
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This was not one of Dean Koontz's best works. The prequel, Odd Thomas, was a lot better. I would still recommend it if you have the time and don't have anything better to read, but I was disappointed. The ending especially left a lot to be desired. There were some good moments in the book, but it lacked the interesting character development of Odd Thomas... sadly, it just wasn't as good as the original.

I read "Odd Thomas" and liked it and was somewhat curious as to the direction Dean Koontz would take for a sequel of the book. I wasn't disappointed.

Read the original book and wanted to check out the sequel. So far the second book is very good. I recommend it!

I would recommend the Odd series by Dean Koontz to anyone. He is a fantastic writer and the Odd Series always keeps you on the edge of your seat, fills your heart, makes you cry, laugh and be mad all a the same time. Odd Thomas is a #1 character!!

I love Dean Koontz. When I read Odd Thomas, I knew I had to read the rest of the series. Enjoyed every book so far.

I love the ODD series and wanted to own them so I can re-read them in a few years and enjoy them again.

This second of four in the Odd Thomas series was a compelling and suspensful as the first. The book starts with one of Odd's best friend's father showing up as a ghost. From that point, Odd is deep in thicket of finding his friend Danny. I couldn't wait to finish one page ao I could turn to the next. I was so involved with the story, that every chance I got I was reading. It is so worth the read that I finished it in one day. Dean Koontz delivers again in this book.

I have always enjoyed Dean Koontz. This book was one of his best. Odd Thomas is his best invention.I have always felt a special bond with this person in the books. Anyboby young or old should find tihs a good read.

Haven`t read it yet, so I really don`t have any opinion about the book. However I am sure I will like it.his book. I like the books by Dean Koontz and also this will make a perfect gift!