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Oh yeah, they could totally appear in another novel or two since they get around.
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http://youtu.be/-p8wDhK5LyY
Thanks for the link Dustin, I hadn't seen that before, all I could picture was the movie with Robert Redford on his horse with all the lights attached and that scene was so sad. The Glen Campbell video is nicer.
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Does anyone know when the book will be released in mass market paperback?
I would be willing to take a guess that it will be released about a month before the next Odd Thomas book, as I think that is a pattern I have seen evolving. If I am not mistaken that is supposed to be out next winter, so I wouldn't be surprised if the paperback of Deeply Odd isn't released in time for Christmas. Again I am only guessing.
Karen B wrote: "I would be willing to take a guess that it will be released about a month before the next Odd Thomas book, as I think that is a pattern I have seen evolving. If I am not mistaken that is supposed ..."Thanks for responding. :) I'll keep that in mind. Guess I'll only be reading 2 books of Koontz a year now instead of the glut of 13 I just read.
ahhh the advantages of Kindle. I can get most books (not Koontz) cheaper on Kindle. If you don't want to wait you can try BOM2. Their hardbacks are usually 10.95 for me (includes sales tax)
I think I also found a reference to another of my faves... 'Might as well eat' sounds like a reference to "Life Expectancy"!
I finished Deeply Odd this morning. So glad I went back to it after getting bored in the beginning. I ended up loving it! I have an unanswered question though. Did I miss the part where the explanation point pin was explained? This is still burning in my mind. The rhinestone cowboy makes such a big deal out of it when he sees it, it has me curious! Thanks!
Now you've got me wondering. Can you tell me what you mean by "explanation point pin", and where in the book you found the reference that is making you question.?
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So, Emily the religious aspect of the story didn't ruin Deeply Odd for you like it did me? I loved the idea of alternate realities that was presented in the beginning, I like the Rhinestone Cowboy character as well as Edie Fischer, but alas when it got into (view spoiler) the story was just ruined for me :-(
Oh yes... the pin the old lady wore! That's something too I didn't quite figure out. Anyone else want to share what you think about the pin. Sometimes Koontz does seem to leave things open to our interpretation. I really enjoy exploring the good vs. evil aspects in the Koontz novels. Often his "good" characters are speaking to me personally about what I need to be aiming towards in living in my life. But mostly I like reading Koontz because it's just plain fun. My read over and over again book is probably Watchers because I wish I had an Einstein.
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Maybe we find out lots of answers next year in Saint Odd. We can hope. It's going to be interesting to see if Dean can wrap everything up nicely in one more book and come full circle to Pico Mundo. Of course, there will most likely remain some unanswered questions.
The religion didn't hurt the story for me at all. In fact, one of the things that I love most about reading Koontz is that he is able to weave a deep story! So, about the pin. Ms. Fischer pins it on Odd and as he is in the final scene with the Rhinestone Cowboy, the cowboy notices it and is very alarmed states (paraphrased), "Where did you get that? Who gave you that pin?!" but it is never revisited and it's killing me!
Deeply Odd has been nominated for Best Horror of 2013 in the Goodreads Choice Awards. You guys need to vote if you haven't yet.
Thanks Tracy, I will.
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Welcome. I would love to see him win this.
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Well, I don't think that's gonna happen. I'm not trying to be a pessimist - I'm just striving to be a realist. Is Doctor Sleep by Stephen King running in the same category? If so, there you go :-)
Yes he is DC but you never know.
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Well...he did make it to the second round
I thought the same thing when I saw the title Doctor Sleep.
I know, I know but we can at least try to get him to the next round.
It's on the homepage of Goodreads Blondie. When you are on homepage at the top it says cast your vote. You can vote on the different categories there and Koontz is in Horror
I think you will be OK Blondie. They made it pretty simple
Deeply Odd made it to the Goodreads 2013 awards so make sure you guys go vote.
Very welcome Blondie.
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Morning Blondie. Sleep well?
Don't forget to vote Deeply Odd on the Goodreads Best Books of 2013! The voting ends Nov 25
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I haven't yet read The One and Only Ivan, but it is on my TBR list and my library system already owns it, so I'll read it someday soonish. :)
One of the best way to find children's books I like is probably just to visit my Children's + To-Gift shelves. All of the titles that have a "Date Read" also have a review, so you can see my comments if you'd like.
One children's book I read recently that I absolutely loved, however, is Mole Music. Not only do I plan to gift this book to my nieces, but I also plan to buy a copy for myself. :) My own childhood favorites include the following series: Amelia Bedelia, Berenstain Bears, Frog and Toad (by Arnold Lobel)
I probably should have written most of this somewhere else. Sorry for being off-topic!
Back on topic, I have holds at the library for the other four Odd Thomas books that precede Deeply Odd. I should be able to get all of them on Saturday, so when my turn comes up for Deeply Odd in a couple weeks, I'll be ready to read it. :)