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  • Odd Hours

  • Odd Thomas, Book 4
  • By: Dean Koontz
  • Narrated by: David Aaron Baker
  • Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (6,933 ratings)

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Odd Hours

By: Dean Koontz
Narrated by: David Aaron Baker
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Only a handful of fictional characters are recognized by first name alone. Dean Koontz’s Odd Thomas is one such literary hero, who has come alive in listeners’ imaginations as he explores the greatest mysteries of this world and the next with his inimitable wit, heart, and quiet gallantry. Now Koontz follows Odd as he is drawn onward, to a destiny he cannot imagine. Haunted by dreams of an all-encompassing red tide, Odd is pulled inexorably to the sea, to a small California coastal town where nothing is as it seems.

©2008 Dean Koontz (P)2008 Brilliance Audio
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    4 out of 5 stars

Very enjoyable, especially as an Audiobook

I listened to Odd Thomas and absolutely loved it. I then bought the paperback versions of the next two in the series (Forever Odd and Brother Odd) and was a bit disappointed - they just weren't as charming. I then decided to go back to the audio version of this latest in the series and the enjoyment was back!

The narrator does such a good job bringing Odd Thomas and his quirky friends and enemies to life that you can't help but love it (or at least I can't). I found myself laughing out-loud many times while listening to this book.

It is true that the plot is a bit light (but not really any more than Forever or Brother) and doesn't entirely hold together but it is highly enjoyable and I rather liked the changes to Odd's character over the series.

I would highly recommend this series in Audio format; you will not be disappointed.

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    5 out of 5 stars

Great Action!!

Koontz did it again with Odd Thomas. Just when you think he can't have another plot for him, he pulls it off. This had plenty of action in it, and the story was pretty good. The end leaves room for another in the series.

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Oddity

Narration was good not great and almost became predictable and I wanted to run ahead to pickup the action.

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    3 out of 5 stars

My least favorite Odd book.

Would you try another book from Dean Koontz and/or David Aaron Baker?

The characters are interesting and engaging. But, the story line rambles and has holes in it. I enjoy the Odd Thomas series, but this is my least favorite. I also enjoy Koontz's descriptive style, but this book felt different than his others. The narration is is very good.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

The ending left me with questions. There was not enough of a cliff hanger, if that was the intention, or it didn't resolve as neatly as his other novels.

Have you listened to any of David Aaron Baker’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

The Narration was very good. I enjoy listening to Baker's performances.

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another awesome Odd tale

I'm enjoying this entire series so much! great story and Odd is wonderful. on to the next

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  • Overall
    4 out of 5 stars

Loved book though ending...

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The ending was just not as satisfying. I loved the book. It was the odd Thomas we have come to love but Dean now will have us crazy about when the new one comes out.

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    2 out of 5 stars

Not my favorite OT book

I just didn't "feel" this book like the prequels. I'll be listening to them all though. I like the character. :)

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I just love Odd Thomas!

Yet another great Odd Thomas book. I truly enjoyed Mr. Baker reading of the story. He sounded just like what I imagined Odd Thomas would sound like. He made the story truly enjoyable to listen to.

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    4 out of 5 stars

Good addition to the Odd Thomas series.

Started out with good action. Never expected Odd Thomas to be dealing with nuclear terrorists. Jack Bauer would be proud.

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Really enjoyed this book

What about David Aaron Baker???s performance did you like?

He was great!

Any additional comments?

I had read all the other Odd Thomas books... this was the first one I listed too and I sorry when it ended...

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