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Violence
A lot
Violent confrontations and multiple deaths; some graphic horror action
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Barely any
A loving, chaste romantic relationship
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Spirits of the dead and supernatural horror elements; a devastating ending that hits differently on reread
What this book is about
Odd Thomas, a short-order cook in a California desert town, has always been able to see the spirits of the dead, who sometimes guide him toward helping them. When he spots an unusual number of death-portending bodachs gathering around town, he knows something terrible is imminent. Koontz's most beloved creation is gentle, funny, and deeply moral—a horror story with a large heart, anchored by one of his most memorable narrators.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Violent confrontations and deaths throughout
Horror elements including spirits of the dead
A devastating final revelation
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