It May Be "Odd" But It's Also Enjoyable

Have you ever read the "Odd Thomas" books by Dean Koontz?  If you haven't, you might want to give them a try.  The main character, whose first name is literally "Odd," can see ghosts.  The deceased come to him for help in tying up loose ends, or, in the case of Elvis Presley, just because they want to hang out.  The books are well-written, popular, and come in numerous formats, including graphic novels.

So, you can imagine my excitement when I saw that the movie version of the first book was scheduled for an April release.  Granted, it did not get good reviews, but that doesn't always stop me from checking something out.  A few weeks ago, I watched Odd Thomas and thoroughly enjoyed it.  It stars Anton Yelchin, who starred in the Fright Night remake, another movie that I enjoyed quite a bit.  The filmmakers managed to cut enough out of the original story so that the movie didn't drag on forever, while still leaving enough in so that you can follow the story.  And it was creepy to watch, which is always a plus!  I watched this movie with someone who has never read the books, and he also enjoyed it. 

Odd Thomas is available--both the book and the movie--at the Portland District Library, so stop by some time and give it a try.  And if there's a book-to-movie that ranks among your favorites, tell us about it in the comments section.