Brother Odd (Odd Thomas 3) |
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 | This third sequel of the Odd-stories is the best of them in my opinion. OK, there are tiny flaws. For example the ending is strangely undramatic - a showdown that is not really typical of Koontz. But everything else is excellently written. The novel has a fine plot, which is straightforward - almost simple. The setting reminds the reader of Eco's famous novel, a monastery in winter, in which mysterious deaths and murders occur. The character of Odd has become more mature. He enjoys witty and intelligent dialogues even with characters he sees involved in crime. The character of Romanovich is just another example of the author's expertise when it comes to inventing and creating bizarre characters. That is also true for the handicapped children, especially Jacob. But Dr Heineman, or Brother John, is too flat a character to be able to play a major role, which strongly affects the weak ending. And the nuns and monks are really a treat. The ever-present humour does not belong to the ... read more.
Written by Dean Koontz.
Published 02 July 2007.
Published by Harper.
rrp £6.99.
448 pages Paperback.
ISBN: 0007226586
ISBN-13: 9780007226580 | |
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