Dead Beat (The Dresden Files, Book 7) by Jim Butcher Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Dead Beat (The Dresden Files, Book 7)
Book Review: Details, details
Summary: 5 Stars
I am giving this five stars, because as books go, it deserves it, but it is not the best Harry Dresden novel. Others reviewers have addressed major aspects of this book. It is definitely an action packed book with interesting characters and an exciting plot. I wanted to address some fine points that often go unappreciated in books.
Firstly, Jim Butcher is very good with unifying a plot. A "dream" (or possibly magical encounter) occurs early in the book. It seems the only point of it is an excuse for a very elaborate pun. (Which you would not get if you were not familiar with "Jaberwocky.") However, this sets up two later scenes. One is a reference to the thing that is punned upon and the other is scene where Harry is comforted about the possible repercussions of a death curse. This is just a minor example of the kind of unity that Jim Butcher is capable of. Most published authors get the major things right. Jim Butcher is also good with the details.
Secondly, this novel creates some beautiful visual images. Like many people, I started reading the Harry Dresden novels after seeing the TV series. The TV series is good, but it is really a different world. But I defy anyone to read the action packed battle at the end without "seeing" incredible visual images. The ScFi channel doesn't have the budget to do what the novel does.
Book Review: An excellent book
Summary: 5 Stars
Wow this is one of the best of a great series by Jim Butcher. In this book not only does Harry's character grow and becomes more interesting the character Waldo Butters grows tremendously as well. I couldn't put the book down once I started reading.Book Review: A family affair
Summary: 5 Stars
My teenage son and I have taken on reading of the Dresden Files as a summer reading project. Its a quick read and appeals to our interest in the supernatural. Dead Beat shows Jim Butcher maturing as a writer and really finding his stride in this series. So far, this is the best one in the lot. Its a good transition for children moving out of the youth genre into more adult material. Though there are a few racy scenes and some interesting language, its no more than what the kids are exposed to in other media these days. If you enjoyed Harry Potter and Eragon as a youth, you'll enjoy Harry Dresden as an adult.Book Review: The best Dresden so far!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Each Harry Dresden book seems to get better and better. The beginning couple of books from the series were very good, the next couple were even better, and the next really great. When I brought Dead Beat home, I was looking forward to reading it, and was pleasantly surprised to find that the story surpassed even my high expectations. I couldn't put this book down.
Harry is becoming a real person, fascinatingly complex and likeable. Our increasing familiarity with his fellow characters and his growing capabilites and problems make us really care for him, make his character seem real.
Jim Butcher just keeps getting better and better at this! Outrageous fun, and thrills galore. I can hardly wait to read the next ones! Thanks, Jim Butcher. Please keep them coming!
Book Review: Butcher's Dresden in top form
Summary: 5 Stars
A fantastic series with a complex lead character who wise-cracks his way through one tight situation after another. Highly recommend the whole series.