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: I can't wait to get my hand on the next book in the series
Summary: 5 Stars
It is an excellent book. I love the mix of mystery with fantasy combined with action, lust, emotions and wisdom.Book Review: What a great book!
Summary: 5 Stars
Jim Butcher is one author whose books engross me to the point I forget about the writing. I'm too involved with the story. I also don't hesitate to pay hardcover prices for his books.
I love Harry and his growth as a character. A great many series books never show a character changing, and evolving - not something you can say about Harry Dresden.
Another aspect of Mr. Butcher's writing is his effortless use of vernacular and his great dialogue. But that's not the only place his skill shines. He nails emotions so well - just read the part about pain, for example.
A great book, a delight to read, and hours of fun. What more can an author give me?
Book Review: Really good, could have been better
Summary: 4 Stars
If you are considering reading "White Night" you have probably read books 1-8 of the Dresden Files (and if not, just go do that, please). In that case of course you should read "White Night". It's full of lots of "what happens next" to Harry and his friends. Jim Butcher does a masterful job of showing how Harry resists changing for the worse. So many sad paths are open to Harry - not only that of black magic, but he could also become numbed by how much death and sorrow he'd seen and become rigid, like the wizard enforcer Morgan. He could begin to believe that the end justifies the means, like the wizard hit man Ebenezer. Harry makes his own way, earning the (sometimes reluctant) love and loyalty of those he fights beside.
In "White Nights", Harry is kept on his toes by internal and external forces. The fallen angel Lasciel is still a temptation in his head against whom he must be continually wary. Meanwhile, he is mentoring Molly Carpenter in wizardry, which has its own challenges.
The character development in "White Nights" is first rate. The plot, however, is a convoluted Otherworldly political drama with layers upon layers. I'm content that Jim Butcher is setting us up for a longer story arc involving the shadowy Black Council, but the plot is so knotty that Butcher has to explain it to us through the device of having Harry explain it to Murphy. I would rather the writer show me, not tell me, and truthfully I'm not sure I could pass a quiz on who did what to whom and why.
However, I'm confident there will be another instalment of the saga (hopefully many more) and that (call me a girl) Harry will find love again.
Book Review: Wonderful, intricate, and engrossing
Summary: 5 Stars
Butcher's latest Dresden book is great. Through Harry, Butcher tells an exciting and interesting story. Fast paced and surprising. The plot is very well done, and the writing style is excellent.
You get to see a lot of character growth in this installment. You learn what Harry's brother Thomas is doing to keep himself fed and for a living, you see how his new apprentice is shaping up, and learn more about the relationship Harry has with the fallen angel occupying part of his mind.
On top of that, Harry is forced to play politics with some of the other power players in and around the supernatural community. And, there is the threat of more interference and involvment from the traitors in the White Council, the so-called Black Council.
In all, an excellent read and very entertaining. Well worth it.
Book Review: Intricate, Quality, Reflective, and Funny
Summary: 4 Stars
Butcher keep the high quality of the series up with the latest Dresden File. The mystery keeps on turning directions, taking on new dimensions further into the novel. I look at this masterful series, and I can't help comparing it to so many other works that fail in later installments (Hamilton, Rice, Hendees, Jordan, etc). Instead of falling down on the job, Butcher keeps up the quality, and may even be getting better.
I don't believe I can adequately summarize the body this book without giving too much away. Some of the characters that showed up hadn't been seen for several novels, and I don't want to spoil the fun.
Buy the novel. You won't regret it. Unlike so many others, the hardcover is worth the price.