I really enjoyed this novel because I learned quite a bit more about monks and monasteries. I like the fact that every time I was introduced to a new character, Dean Koontz gives insight into what their lives were like prior to becoming a monk.

I also enjoy the fact that there is a lot of humour in this series. Despite getting injured and experiencing near death situations, Odd still makes certain situations humourous and I actually laugh out loud (ask my fiancé and he will tell you that I randomly giggle from time to time while reading