White Night (The Dresden Files, Book 9) by Jim Butcher Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of White Night (The Dresden Files, Book 9)
Book Review: Harry Dresden to the rescue - hi yo!
Summary: 5 Stars
When Harry Dresden finds out that women of minor magical talent are being murdered in the Chicagoland area - in fact, all around the country - he decides that he must find out who is the culprit, even if it is his own half-brother, Thomas. As a result, he ends up smack-dab in the middle of a fight for the throne of the White Court - the one group of vampires that are currently negotiating for peace with the wizards.
With non-stop action and plenty of twists and turns, Harry Dresden's adventures are sure to please anyone who is a fan of urban fantasy, science fiction and paranormal adventures. Well-written and not even close to running out of steam, this is a series to watch!
Book Review: Needs footnotes; but very , very good.
Summary: 4 Stars
I read Jim Butcher for his philosophical insights,delightful humour and clever magic. Sort of like a how-to manual of creative solutions accompanied by witty one-liners. I especially like his tracking spell to find lost keys. As fascinating as Stephen Donaldson's "Gap" Series,Mr. Butcher's work, however, borders dangerously close to the dungeons and dragons genre of novels. (Zelazny and C.S.Lewis excepted.) I became so confused and frustrated with so many character names that at one point I wished the Dresden files had a reference "map", footnotes or list of characters printed inside the front cover like Katharine Kerr's Deverry series. Cast: (I think) Marcone, Cowl, Hendricks, Lara, Vitto, Abby, Priscilla, Olivia, Elaine, Murphy,Molly,Ramirez, White King, Red King, Lash, Skavis, Helen,Anna,Thomas, Raith, Bonnie, Capt.Luccio, Warden Yoshimo,Madrigal,Mac,Beckett,Jessica, Janine. Oh and Mouse, Bob, Mister and Harry. A 5 Star read, but 4 stars for too many names.Book Review: Keep them comming please
Summary: 5 Stars
The Dresden Files continues with no sign of slowing down. Harry Dresden is no longer alone he has an apprentice to look after, Molly Carpenter the daughter of his friend Michel Knight of the Cross. She is stubborn and annoying confident of her own abilities which reminds Dresden more then a little of himself at her age.
This time around someone is killing small time practitioners of magic and it is up to Harry to figure out why with a little help from Murphy (who has been reduced in rank to sergeant for sticking her neck out for Harry one to many times)
Too top it all off Thomas has for all intents and purposes disappeared but Harry has bigger things to worry about right now.
Overall-I liked the book, Jim Butcher is always good for a read and the developing love interest between Ramirez and Molly is very interesting. The only downside is having to wait 7 months for the next book.
Book Review: Dresden Files: Excellent As Usual
Summary: 5 Stars
A fantastic fast read, a real page turner. Harry as usual does not take the easy way out. He is continually growing as a character. He still struggles with his growing power. Jim Butcher makes his characters so real you see and hear them as you read. Can't wait for the next one. Book Review: Another excellent Harry Dresden book!
Summary: 5 Stars
Wizard Harry Dresden is called in for an unofficial consultation as Sergeant Karrin Murphy has noticed a disturbing pattern of deaths among the magical community. Murder is being cleverly disguised as suicide while others are simply vanishing. Harry's investigation is about to land him once again in the heart of vampire politics as Harry's own credibility as a Warden of the White Council is on the line.
WHITE NIGHT is the ninth book in a series that only gets better and better. Harry is the ultimate hero, willing to sacrifice himself for others while determined that justice will prevail. The down-to-earth attitude keeps Harry from being over the top. Harry continually struggles with both his own demons and the tempting call of Lasciel and Jim Butcher does a fabulous job at showing the contrasts between good and evil, even in Harry's own character. Jim Butcher takes Harry's strength of character to a new level in WHITE NIGHT.
The signature humor is ever present in WHITE NIGHT. I don't know if this book is just better at really emphasizing the wisecracks or if I appreciate it more because of how I've grown to love Harry. Regardless, there are some true Harry Dresden moments in WHITE NIGHT that remind me of just why I'm such a fan of this series. I won't reveal any spoilers but there is one particular scene with Thomas that still cracks me up!
WHITE NIGHT is a real treat as Jim Butcher continues to amaze with his clever plot twists! Who can't help but love Mouse and the information that WHITE NIGHT reveals about him? As always, there are some ongoing threads and characters that reappear so it is best if you read this series in the correct order. Congratulations to Jim Butcher on yet another fantastic story with WHITE NIGHT!
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