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House of Odd (Odd Thomas Graphic Novel #3)
Could there really be such a thing as hell on earth? Odd only knows.
#1 New York Times bestselling maestro of macabre suspense Dean Koontz plunges everyone’s favorite spirit-spotting fry cook into his most frightening encounter yet, in the thrill-packed third Odd Thomas graphic novel.
Transforming a ramshackle mansion into a dream house has become a nightmare for onetim...more
#1 New York Times bestselling maestro of macabre suspense Dean Koontz plunges everyone’s favorite spirit-spotting fry cook into his most frightening encounter yet, in the thrill-packed third Odd Thomas graphic novel.
Transforming a ramshackle mansion into a dream house has become a nightmare for onetim...more
Paperback, 224 pages
Published
March 20th 2012
by Del Rey
(first published February 28th 2012)
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Once again, Koontz and his comic compatriots serve up another awesome Odd Thomas manga. As noted before, I think you would enjoy these a lot better if you read at least the first novel before setting in, so as to get a feel for the characters. This one takes a slightly different tack in that its framed as Odd writing down more of his adventures sometime after Odd Hours--its still set before the events of the first novel, but is narrated from further down the timestream.
This time Odd has somethin...more
This time Odd has somethin...more
You know, there's haunted houses and then there's /HAUNTED HOUSES/... it would be thier poor luck that our hero, Odd and his girlfriend Stormy, would end up in one of the LATEER of those incarnations of dwellings that have a certain special... extra something... to offer.
I found this book to be truly entertaining, and the characters very amusing and believeable. I'm still not a fan of Dean Koontz and yet these graphic novels tickle my fancy just perfectly. Being odd is... well. ODD. He cannot be...more
To start this review its only fair to note I am a fan of graphic novels. I believe art and literature can come together and the idea that its a "picture book for grown-ups" shows a misconception of what the artists are trying to achieve. Fans of Odd rejoice! This latest addition to the Odd series takes us back to Pico Mundo to a house where Odd's gift may not be able to save him.
If you've been reluctant to pick up the Odd graphic novels, toss that reluctance away! This is your chance to see St...more
If you've been reluctant to pick up the Odd graphic novels, toss that reluctance away! This is your chance to see St...more
These manga books are quite as good as the novels because they are a little cheesy. There's nothing wrong with having these chapters of the Odd Thomas saga in manga form but it's a little cartoony (no-pun intended). I don't know if it's because it's Queenie Chan that there is that effect but it's something like that. I did like her work, The Dreaming, but there's a sense of gravity that wasn't there when I read House of Odd. I liked it pretty well though because I'm really attached to the Odd Th...more
It's good to get together with Odd Thomas again, but I was surprised (and disappointed) by the plot of this graphic novel. Odd's tongue-in-cheek humor and love for Stormy and the art of short order cooking are readily apparent, but his defining ability--communicating with the dead--does not play a role in the story. I was also surprised by the number of characters introduced in this very short tale; one of the best things about the Odd Thomas books has always been the small number of characters...more
This is the third prequel-to-the-novels graphic story in the Odd Thomas series. I don't think Koontz's depth of characterization and intense wordplay are well served by the medium, but it was still a fun and quirky diversion while waiting for the next "real" book in the series.
I didn't like this as much as the other Odd Thomas graphic novels. This one felt like the story was thrown togeter at the last minute, and not much thought had gone into it. I hope if there is another one they'll put some more effort into it.
Don't bother with this one. The comedy of the professional "ghost busters" team was predictable, cliche, and annoying. I felt like I'd seen this story a million times before and it is always cheesy. Even the character of Odd Thomas didn't feel as distinct as he had in the other manga episodes of the Odd Thomas saga. I was disappointed with this one.
This graphic series has pretty much departed from the written series completely and that's okay with me. I still love the Odd Thomas books, but these graphic novels are way fun. Plus, I like having Stormy around!
This was a really cute book. It had graphics in it, really quick read. I want to read the other ones in the series. Fun book. Interesting story too. I like reading books like this from time to time. Mix it up.
Another awesome Odd adventure (except the cell phone thing, because I can't picture Odd with a cell phone prior to the books). It was funny and quirky and I just love Odd.
The is the third graphic novel for Koontz's character Odd Thomas and also the third best. Odd Thomas is a great character but this story didn't do him any justice.
Weird read. While the other two graphic novels make me want to read the novels, this one makes me NOT want to read the series.
I wasn't too keen on this but it may be that I don't often read graphic novels and may not be my thing
everyone knows that tv ghosthunters are way more ridiculous than that. . .
Entertaining read, but could have been better.
yet another fun Odd read!
Cute, but nothing special.
Mar 03, 2012
Janall
marked it as to-read
Just noticed that this book will be a graphic novel- how disappointing. I out grew picture books a long time ago. I want to make up my own pictures to go with the story- a long compIicated story.
Jul 14, 2012
Dustin Crazy little brown owl
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Shelves:
graphic-novel,
read-in-2012
The plot is a bit weak, but the book is fun and filled with humor. I always like books with pictures - makes me feel so accomplished when I'm able to read them so quickly and of course I'm a big fan of Odd, Stormy and Dean Koontz. This book will at least make you smile. I recommend picking up a copy from the library for a quick odd adventure. In the back is an excerpt from ODD HOURS, book 4 in the Odd Thomas series.
Still not a fan of the Odd Thomas graphic novels. This one tried a little harder to catch the tone of the books, but so much of the novel takes place in Odd's head and through his eyes, that level of connection is missed with these offshoots of the series.
All of the Odd Thomas, Dean Koontz are fun to read. Keeps me entertained through out the whole book. Would recommend this to anyone who enjoys strange and interesting stories.
Yet another solid publication relating to one of my favorite characters in the Koontz books I have read to-date, Odd Thomas.
These books are just fun and I love Stormy as a sidekick.
an odd continuation of the series....
Jun 15, 2013
Ubiquitousbastard
marked it as to-read
Jun 15, 2013
Sandra
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Acknowledged as "America's most popular suspense novelist" (Rolling Stone) and as one of today's most celebrated and successful writers, Dean Ray Koontz has earned the devotion of millions of readers around the world and the praise of critics everywhere for tales of character, mystery, and adventure that strike to the core of what it means to be human.
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