Odd HoursOdd Hours
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What it's about
Odd Thomas always lives between two worlds: he can see the lingering dead. In this installment, his gift leads him into a new danger, larger than any he has faced.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. Dean Koontz's Odd Thomas is one of his most beloved characters.
You'll love it if you liked
Good to know
It's the fourth Odd Thomas book; start with Odd Thomas.
By the numbers
- Readers38 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller48 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #294 of the 459 fantasy books we rank
- #342 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #1062 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1967 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Adventurous, Gripping
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Quick answers
Is Odd Hours worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #1,967 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 64.2 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Odd Hours about?
Odd Thomas always lives between two worlds: he can see the lingering dead. In this installment, his gift leads him into a new danger, larger than any he has faced.
How long does it take to read Odd Hours?
About 11 hours (443 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Odd Hours?
If you liked it, try Intensity by Dean Koontz, Watchers by Dean Koontz or The Bad Place by Dean Koontz.