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: Perhaps a bit too convoluted
Summary: 3 Stars
White Night is the ninth volume in Jim Butcher's Dresden Files series, and the first real follow-up to the events in Blood Rites (The Dresden Files, Book 6). This novel follows Harry Dresden's search for a serial killer who is stalking Chicago's lower-level magical practitioners. This search has Harry crossing paths with the White Court of Vampires, Johnny Marcone's mafia family, the renegade Black Council, and maybe even his vampire half-brother Thomas. There's also a very important development concerning Harry and his demonic head-guest Laschiel that came as a big surprise (to me at least).
Butcher's memorable characters and fun dialogue make this an easy book to jump into, but the story is almost too convoluted to follow. There are too many players, too many motives, and too little time spent on resolution of the various plot threads. By the time the inevitable battle royale rolls around, you just want to get it over with and make sure Harry is still standing when the smoke clears.
I haven't been this unimpressed with a Dresden Files novel since Blood Rites, which might mean it's the subject matter that's leaving me cold, not the author. It's hard too care too much about White Court intrigue when two of the three major players are introduced (and summarily dispatched) so late in the story. There's also my standing gripe with Butcher's tendency to describe everything his characters wear and eat in great detail. It's just not relevant to the story, and I can't figure out why he gives it so much attention.
Well, in for a penny, in for a pound as they say. White Night isn't the best Dresden Files novel, but it's still a decent read and doesn't diminish my overall affection for and enjoyment of this series.
Book Review: SUPER
Summary: 5 Stars
This series just keeps getting better. Thoroughly enjoyed it and highly anticipate the next book. Thank you Mr Butcher for your entertaining books. Book Review: Jim Butcher can do no wrong
Summary: 5 Stars
Oh my God. Jim gets better and better in his writting. I was so happy with this book. I had to wait a couple of months for the paperback version to come out, and I was not disappointed. The plot was intricate and there were laugh out loud moments throughout it. The way the character of Harry evolves and changes from the first book is realistic. Its hard to believe that Harry isn't real. This series is in my top five of favorite series.Book Review: The Continuing Adventures of Harry Dresden
Summary: 5 Stars
"White Night" is the ninth book in the "Dresden Files" series by Jim Butcher, following the exploits of wise-cracking Chicago Wizard, Harry Dresden. In this installation, Harry is up against a band of evil beings out to destroy the White Council of Wizards while dealing with a new apprentice with authority problems, an ex-girlfriend, and an underworld crime boss. Butcher does an excellent job of developing twists and turns in the plot while continuing to develop the characters that he's brought to life over the course of the series. While you don't have to have read the previous eight books to understand this one, I heartily recommend starting at the beginning and devouring them all. While easy reads, they're still full of action and emotion. They're hard to put down. I'm addicted.Book Review: White Knigth (The Dresden Files, Book 9)
Summary: 4 Stars
This is another excellent book by Jim Butcher, even thought it is the 9th book in the series it has lots none of the original charm of the Characters. The book is action packed will no stop action. Has a few interesting twists