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Wizard by Trade (The Dresden Files #4-5)
by
Jim Butcher (Goodreads Author)
Fantasy: For Harry Dresden, the only wizard listed in the Chicago phone book, when it rains, it pours. In fact, it pours toads, always a sign something bad is about to happen, But Harry takes such omens in stride, given that his rattletrap VW Bug needs constant upkeep, and his 30 pound guard cat wants regular meals.
Hardcover, 598 pages
Published
(first published 2006)
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As I mentioned, this is how I read the Dresden books...the first time. I've read them many times since and these remain on my shelf. I bought the (first) four omnibus editions from Science Fiction Book Club and read them back to back. If you have (as mentioned in my review of the first omnibus edition) read my individual reviews, you know I really like these books.
This volume contains Summer Knight and Death Masks. The books are getting longer a bit and we have only 2 in this omnibus.
In Summer...more
This volume contains Summer Knight and Death Masks. The books are getting longer a bit and we have only 2 in this omnibus.
In Summer...more
(2012 re-read)
Set-up novels.
That's what these are.
Set-up more characters (the Fae are fully introduced with the courts in Summer Knight and the Denarians are introduced in Death Masks), set-up more White Council intrigue (mainly in Summer Knight, but a little in Death Masks), set-up through lots of causes that have effects in later books. Basically, that's what these two are.
Not that they aren't enjoyable on their own. I slammed through Summer Knight; I really enjoy the politics involved there a...more
Set-up novels.
That's what these are.
Set-up more characters (the Fae are fully introduced with the courts in Summer Knight and the Denarians are introduced in Death Masks), set-up more White Council intrigue (mainly in Summer Knight, but a little in Death Masks), set-up through lots of causes that have effects in later books. Basically, that's what these two are.
Not that they aren't enjoyable on their own. I slammed through Summer Knight; I really enjoy the politics involved there a...more
After rereading Summer Knight and Death Masks again. I can see where our beloved hero is moving in a different way than the last time I read these books. Summer Knight showcases how Dresden's relationship with Karrin Murphy takes a drastic turn for the better and will continue to build in future novels. Death Masks shows us the ends in which Harry will go to for friendship and what is right for the greater good even if it involves shades of gray that other characters like Shiro cannot follow.
The 4th and 5th books of the series, Wizard by Trade moves beyond the early stumbling and world building of the first few books and delivers a pair of solid stories of wizard Harry Dresden and his battle to do what is right in the face of adversity.
Apr 07, 2009
Liz
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[I haven't actually read this book (though I did read the two it's a compendium of), but Goodreads accidentally added it instead of the one I meant to click, and there oddly appears to be no way to remove a book once you've added it.:]
I am on Chapter 3 of Book 4. I am re-reading it, because I know I missed something on the first round!
Second time around, still loved them!
Every book I read in this series just gets better and better. I love how Butcher's writing develops and how the character of Dresden mirrors that in the stories. Both of the stories in the book kept me on edge, but 'Death Masks', especially, was filled with just the right amount of action/romance/death/sacrifice and all the other things that make a good adventure. I read it through in one sitting. If you haven't checked out the series yet, I highly recommend it.
I just finished the first book in this 2 book compilation. So far I am interested enough to start the second book and will give a more completer review at that time. Dang, I just realized that this is not the first books in the series...stupid me. I will go back to the other ones and try to catch up.
Read both books now. They were both pretty good.
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A martial arts enthusiast whose resume includes a long list of skills rendered obsolete at least two hundred years ago, Jim Butcher turned to writing as a career because anything else probably would have driven him insane. He lives in Independence, Missouri, with his wife, his son, and a ferocious guard dog.
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