Storm Front (Dresden Files)
In the first novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling Dresden Files series, Harry Dresden's investigation of a grisly double murder pulls him into the darkest depths of magical Chicago... As a professional wizard, Harry Dresden knows firsthand that the "everyday" world is actually full of strange and magical things--and most of them don't play well with humans. And those that do enjoy playing with humans far too much. He also knows he's the best at what he does. Technically, he's the only at what he does. But even though Harry is the only game in town, business--to put it mildly--stinks. So when the Chicago P.D. bring him in to consult on a double homicide committed with black magic, Harry's seeing dollar signs. But where there's black magic, there's a black mage behind it. And now that mage knows Harry's name... "A great series--fast-paced, vividly realized and with a hero/narrator who's excellent company."--Cinescape
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I didnât read this because I didnât believe the hype, and I thought he was more of a cop. Love the writing style and Harry. Easy enough story to follow along with. Same vibe as iron Druid chronicles but not as comedy based. Canât wait for the second
I enjoyed this. It was fine. I don't think I'll read another, though. The big draw for me was that the audiobook was read by James Marsters (the gorgeous and sarcastic Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer for those of you who don't drool over him on a regular basis). I think I would have given up on this one if it weren't for Mr. Marsters. Like I said, it was fine, but it really didn't wow me.
Man, this is a thoroughly entertaining read, reminiscent of Percy Jackson but for adults. Magic that wasnât over the top, and a great start what looks to be a fun series.
Fun at some points, but the underlying and recurring misogyny was hard to ignore. 3/5 for story, 1/5 for misogyny.
I was told over and over again to read this. And truth was I've been wanting to for a while, but there is nothing like a friend badgering you to get you started right? So it began..... Even from the first pages I knew it was something I could definitely get into. I was scared that a wizard being set into modern Chicago had a lot of possibility to turn out really bad and extremely corny. There were scenes I was scared to read because I thought this might be the time it turns terribly corny... But I read on anyway unable to help myself. I am so glad to say I was not let down. There were a few scenes that bordered on the edge of "oh c'mon really?" but they never took the plunge. It was about 2/3 into it that the story really started coming together and although it took me about a week to get to that point, once I got there I read the rest in a day. I couldn't put it down.
The story was engaging and twisted, there was enough romance to peak interest and enough modesty to keep it from getting labeled a smutty romance. There was enough magic to get your imagination flowing but it didn't completely over-power the novel and make it unrealistic. It lingered right on the edge of "that maybe just could happen". The characters, settings, and details were described enough to give you a general outline, but vague enough to let you picture it yourself. It was great.
OMG! P.S. I absolutely LOVED the 'second coming' reference. Who is it by... Yeats? It has always been one of my favorite poems. And knowing the poem's entirety if this is the mindset the author was in for the second novel... I have a lot to look forward to. I just hope I'm right in thinking so!
Thanks Dan.
The story was engaging and twisted, there was enough romance to peak interest and enough modesty to keep it from getting labeled a smutty romance. There was enough magic to get your imagination flowing but it didn't completely over-power the novel and make it unrealistic. It lingered right on the edge of "that maybe just could happen". The characters, settings, and details were described enough to give you a general outline, but vague enough to let you picture it yourself. It was great.
OMG! P.S. I absolutely LOVED the 'second coming' reference. Who is it by... Yeats? It has always been one of my favorite poems. And knowing the poem's entirety if this is the mindset the author was in for the second novel... I have a lot to look forward to. I just hope I'm right in thinking so!
Thanks Dan.
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