Storm Front (The Dresden Files, Book 1) by Jim Butcher Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Storm Front (The Dresden Files, Book 1)
Book Review: If you are Huff or Hamilton fan...
Summary: 4 Stars
...You will thoroughly enjoy Jim Butcher's Harry Dresden. He has the same self-depreciating sense of humor, and the same wise-cracking bravado of Anita Blake, but not the over abundance of introspection. Harry Dresden knows who and what he is, and does not spend a great deal of time bemoaning his difference from the rest of humanity. Storm Front and the other Harry Dresden books are more action than character driven, and romance is way down on the list of importance. The characters are intriguing, and reading carefully is a must, since their thoughts and their personalities are revealed not by what they say, but what they do.Book Review: Audio Book is AWSOME
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a wonderful book - and I have just finished listening to the audio book (8 CD's) read by James Marsters - which is fabulous. I HIGHLY recommend it.Book Review: Wizard For Hire
Summary: 5 Stars
I absolutely love this series. The premise is wonderful, and while Jim Butcher may be new to writing, he has done a great job with his characters and the plot lines. His ability to combine the drama and the humor works well within the context of the story. I also like the fact that he seems to carry a sub story arc from book to book. The main plot line is there, but as you read each of the books in the series, you can see where he has underlying threads that will be explored in future novels. Ex: His godmother, his parents and WHAT exactly DID happen between him and his mentor? This makes for interesting reading to me. Lets me get to know that character a little deeper, even as he is out being the reluctant hero in the current plot.
His assistant Bob is hilarious as a sidekick, and the relationship between Harry and Detective Karrin Murphy is..tentative. She's a highly trained professional who has to deal with things that are not supposed to be real...and he's one of them.
I would recommend this novel and the ones that follow after, to anyone who enjoys a story with a reluctant hero, humorous sidekicks, and even that leetle hint of romance. The continuous story arcs are also a plus.
As I once heard someone say, "Harry Potter..all grown up!"
Book Review: A Decent Occult Mystery
Summary: 4 Stars
Though it started a bit slow, "Storm Front" was a reasonably entertaining occult novel. I was surprised to discover that although I came to dislike the main character (a professional wizard who was a little too full of himself and whose attitudes towards women left something to be desired), I was still interested in discovering what happened next. My only beef was that there was a little too much exposition on magical system theory; those who are already familiar with magickal philosophy may find their eyes glazing over. All in all, an enjoyable read.Book Review: Awesome!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my first foray into fantasy and this was an awesome introduction. If you love mystery and the paranormal then this book is for you. Harry Dresden is a consultant to the Chicago police department and is brought in to help investigate a brutal murder that has of course, paranormal undertones. What surprises Harry is that he becomes a suspect. So to clear his name he has to wind his way through meetings with a vampire, a mob boss, an executioner, fairies and ladies in lust. Author Jim Butcher carries the reader through twists and turns and makes this story not only fun but believable too! I can't wait to read the others in this series!