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Fool Moon (The Dresden Files #2)
by
Jim Butcher (Goodreads Author)
Business has been slow. Okay, business has been dead. And not even of the undead variety. You would think Chicago would have a little more action for the only professional wizard in the phone book. But lately, Harry Dresden hasn't been able to dredge up any kind of work�magical or mundane.
But just when it looks like he can't afford his next meal, a murder comes along that...more
But just when it looks like he can't afford his next meal, a murder comes along that...more
Mass Market Paperback, Alternate cover for 9780451458124, 342 pages
Published
January 1st 2001
by Roc
(first published 2000)
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Mar 04, 2011
Kat Kennedy
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2 of 5 stars
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I've been told this series gets good at book three. Someone else said book four. Another, book six.
I promised to read until book seven, and I will. But Harry is seriously, seriously shitting me.
Harry Dresden is a Wizard private eye who works largely with the Chicago police department's Special Investigations officer, Murphy.
He has the most over-developed Hero complex of any protagonist I've ever read, to the point of ridiculous. I'm almost wondering whether his subconscious is guiding him toward...more
I promised to read until book seven, and I will. But Harry is seriously, seriously shitting me.
Harry Dresden is a Wizard private eye who works largely with the Chicago police department's Special Investigations officer, Murphy.
He has the most over-developed Hero complex of any protagonist I've ever read, to the point of ridiculous. I'm almost wondering whether his subconscious is guiding him toward...more
My Thoughts:
Alot of my friends (you know who you are) have been urging me to try this series for months. I read the first book, Storm Front back in August & I wasn't impressed. But I'm glad I decided to stick with it because Fool Moon kicked major ass. Friends, I am eternally grateful for the relentless peer-pressure & threats of bodily harm *cough cough* Catherine *cough cough* if I didn't give this series a go. Muah!
In the previous book, Harry Dresden had to battle a beyond nutso Warlo...more
Alot of my friends (you know who you are) have been urging me to try this series for months. I read the first book, Storm Front back in August & I wasn't impressed. But I'm glad I decided to stick with it because Fool Moon kicked major ass. Friends, I am eternally grateful for the relentless peer-pressure & threats of bodily harm *cough cough* Catherine *cough cough* if I didn't give this series a go. Muah!
In the previous book, Harry Dresden had to battle a beyond nutso Warlo...more
Update 03-11-11(2): So my last update was hastily written, and in anger. Now that I've had time to cool off and think clearly I'm feeling bad. So here's another, less in-your-face way of saying it:
Warning: this review contains cheekiness. Please do not be offended or take this review too seriously as it is meant in jest. If you are a serious Dresden fan this review is probably not for you. So you should just read another review, k. Have a nice day. :)
Update 03-11-11: I've pretty much had it with...more
Warning: this review contains cheekiness. Please do not be offended or take this review too seriously as it is meant in jest. If you are a serious Dresden fan this review is probably not for you. So you should just read another review, k. Have a nice day. :)
Update 03-11-11: I've pretty much had it with...more
Do you remember that Prohibition episode of The Simpsons, with the awesome quote, "To alcohol! The cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems!" Replace "alcohol" with "Harry Dresden" and you have Harry's take on the plot of this book: everything bad that happens is somehow Harry's fault, and in displays of bravado ranging from questionable to suicidal, Harry is also the only one who can fix things. Who knew one wizard's egoism could have such an impressive range?
It's why he apparently nev...more
It's why he apparently nev...more
3.5 stars. As good as the first one. Harry Dresden is a really good main character and the tone of the book is a lot of fun. A truly fun, quick read that is NEVER boring.
4 Stars
Hells Bells, after struggling with getting into this one, I found that I really enjoyed this book. I really do try to stay away from all things werewolves, as a result, I had to force myself to push on and finish this one. I am glad that I did.
This book played out better than the first book in the series. We are treated to even more world building, more backstory, more insight into Harry and his friends, and even a touch more from Bob, his totally cool, wise cracking side kick. I am reall...more
Hells Bells, after struggling with getting into this one, I found that I really enjoyed this book. I really do try to stay away from all things werewolves, as a result, I had to force myself to push on and finish this one. I am glad that I did.
This book played out better than the first book in the series. We are treated to even more world building, more backstory, more insight into Harry and his friends, and even a touch more from Bob, his totally cool, wise cracking side kick. I am reall...more
I'm sad to give this one a measly three stars because I was excited for this book. I was disappointed.
A lot of the plot was advanced by people who should know better being unforgivably obtuse. Take Murphy, for example, with her knee jerk reactions, arresting Harry every chance she got, when a little bit of maturity would have accomplished drastically different results. All she'd needed was a few minutes - no seconds, of clear thinking to allow Harry to talk, and a lot of misconceptions would ha...more
A lot of the plot was advanced by people who should know better being unforgivably obtuse. Take Murphy, for example, with her knee jerk reactions, arresting Harry every chance she got, when a little bit of maturity would have accomplished drastically different results. All she'd needed was a few minutes - no seconds, of clear thinking to allow Harry to talk, and a lot of misconceptions would ha...more
Harry Dresden Fan Art ~ by thegryph (Nicole Cardiff)
★★★★½ I love Harry Dresden. I love his duster, his blasting rod and staff, his shield bracelet and force rings, his mother’s silver pentacle amulet, and the way he keeps upgrading these - just like we all do with the technological toys that make our life easier. I love the way he talks about magic, and I love the way he combines elements to create his magic. I know, I should quit gushing and get to the storyline, but he’s just so loveable, even...more
★★★★½ I love Harry Dresden. I love his duster, his blasting rod and staff, his shield bracelet and force rings, his mother’s silver pentacle amulet, and the way he keeps upgrading these - just like we all do with the technological toys that make our life easier. I love the way he talks about magic, and I love the way he combines elements to create his magic. I know, I should quit gushing and get to the storyline, but he’s just so loveable, even...more
After reading Storm Front, I went almost directly onto reading Fool Moon. I'm glad I did. Although I did really like Storm Front, I think that Fool Moon was actually better; a bit of a step up.
This installment has Harry involved in hepling Murphy and the Police dept to track down the culprits of some werewolf style killings. And interestingly enough, it turns out things are more complicated than it seems, there are more than one type of werewolf to consider! And yet again the local Mafia leader...more
This installment has Harry involved in hepling Murphy and the Police dept to track down the culprits of some werewolf style killings. And interestingly enough, it turns out things are more complicated than it seems, there are more than one type of werewolf to consider! And yet again the local Mafia leader...more
Jim Butcher achieves something that no other authors of urban fantasy have done (at least not the ones I've read); he expresses how wonderful it is to be producing magic in a world like ours.
I don't expect characters to be jazzed about their magic skills in a classic fantasy world, where magic is like bowling and everyone knows about it, most people have dabbled, but only a few can bowl anywhere near a perfect score.
Nor do I expect wizards to remain wide-eyed about their skills if they find them...more
I don't expect characters to be jazzed about their magic skills in a classic fantasy world, where magic is like bowling and everyone knows about it, most people have dabbled, but only a few can bowl anywhere near a perfect score.
Nor do I expect wizards to remain wide-eyed about their skills if they find them...more
'Fool Moon' is the third Harry Dresden book I've read.
I can't really decide if I want to like The Dresden Files more than I do, or if I want to not like them more than I do.
I like them page by page more than I like them book by book. While they make good page turners, there is still something which is on the net very unsatisfying about them.
The more I encounter Harry, the more annoying, whiney, and immature he seems. Despite seeming at times to be directly inspired by role playing games, the ac...more
I can't really decide if I want to like The Dresden Files more than I do, or if I want to not like them more than I do.
I like them page by page more than I like them book by book. While they make good page turners, there is still something which is on the net very unsatisfying about them.
The more I encounter Harry, the more annoying, whiney, and immature he seems. Despite seeming at times to be directly inspired by role playing games, the ac...more
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3.5 stars.
I thought that the second book from the Dresden Files was better from certain perspectives (particularly, certain aspects of the story and the use of magic) and worse from other perspectives (more exactly, the characters).
IMO, the story is very similar in structure to the one from Storm Front, with the benefit of an undoubted improvement: it is more realistic, if a story like this can ever be called realistic. There are no more dancing brooms and much less instant-gratification acts of...more
I thought that the second book from the Dresden Files was better from certain perspectives (particularly, certain aspects of the story and the use of magic) and worse from other perspectives (more exactly, the characters).
IMO, the story is very similar in structure to the one from Storm Front, with the benefit of an undoubted improvement: it is more realistic, if a story like this can ever be called realistic. There are no more dancing brooms and much less instant-gratification acts of...more
The book works because of the character Harry Dresden. For the most part the other characters just fall flat. Another male writer who seems unable to write female characters. Susan is the everygirl girlfriend with little personality and Murphy is the typical tough girl bitch character. But I loved the book for Dresden. As a fan of noir I like the touch of it in these series, and the old time mystery feel. I like the way past cases are mentioned but not described in detail, it gives the world a r...more
08/13/12: I don't know if this one was better than Storm Front, but it was good nonetheless. Once again, Jim Butcher has an excellent way with his use of sarcasm and finding a balance with it in the science-fiction genre. I enjoy the fact that he isn't just consistent with his characters and the voices he gives them: Jim Butcher elevates his writing with each novel he pens. It's refreshing to read. I only have one stipulation:
Karrin Murphy.
Originally, I thought the character was really good. It'...more
Karrin Murphy.
Originally, I thought the character was really good. It'...more
Jan 15, 2012
Archer
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
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3.5 stars
There are no real big spoilers here but I've hidden the review to cover myself. There are some little ones so consider this your spoiler alert.
(view spoiler)...more
There are no real big spoilers here but I've hidden the review to cover myself. There are some little ones so consider this your spoiler alert.
(view spoiler)...more
A friend of mine adores this series, and sent my husband and me the entire thing. It showed up at our door in a big amazon box, and well, we got to reading. My husband is two books ahead of me, and promises me that things improve.
I dearly hope he's right.
First off, Butcher tries to pile WAY too much into this book. I hope this isn't a massive surprise, but guess what - this book is about werewolves. Now, you know how authors and movie makers, etc. will tell you "If you show the gun, you have to...more
I dearly hope he's right.
First off, Butcher tries to pile WAY too much into this book. I hope this isn't a massive surprise, but guess what - this book is about werewolves. Now, you know how authors and movie makers, etc. will tell you "If you show the gun, you have to...more
You'll find Harry Dresden in the Yellow Pages under Wizard. That's right--he's a wizard for hire. Everybody has bills to pay, right? His bread-and-butter comes from the Special Investigations section of the Chicago PD, led by Lieutenant Murphy. Murphy's none too happy with Dresden at the moment, so funds are running dangerously low. Then a spate of murders crop up and they have to call Dresden in.
Bodies that look like they've been ripped apart by wild animals, paw prints that are entirely too bi...more
Bodies that look like they've been ripped apart by wild animals, paw prints that are entirely too bi...more
Feb 29, 2008
Robert Beveridge
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
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Jim Butcher, Fool Moon (Roc, 2001)
The second book in the Harry Dresden series is even more readable than the first, even as it sometimes stretches credulity even farther. (In short: the climax was just painful to read.) Still, when you're in the midst of a dozen or more heavy books, something that can be read over the course of a few hours is sometimes the perfect antidote to all the heaviness, and Jim Butcher's books fill that role on an admirable level.
Harry's work has dried up after the case...more
The second book in the Harry Dresden series is even more readable than the first, even as it sometimes stretches credulity even farther. (In short: the climax was just painful to read.) Still, when you're in the midst of a dozen or more heavy books, something that can be read over the course of a few hours is sometimes the perfect antidote to all the heaviness, and Jim Butcher's books fill that role on an admirable level.
Harry's work has dried up after the case...more
3.5 stars. This one was a good bit better than the first. The plot was not so much complex as it was full. Full to bursting. Butcher had to find several ways to do recaps during the course of the story just to enumerate everything that was going on and assist the reading in connecting the dots. It wasn't that it wasn't logical, there was just so many things happening at once.
I found this one a bit easier to remain engaged with than the first. I can see hints of a long arc, but at this juncture i...more
I found this one a bit easier to remain engaged with than the first. I can see hints of a long arc, but at this juncture i...more
A series of brutal murders in Chicago involving what seems to be huge wolves, or should we say werewolves? Harry Dresden starts investigation only to realize there are a lot of werewolves in Chicago, with a lot of different variety. Meanwhile, dead bodies pile up with alarming rate.
This book is slightly weaker than the first one - I cannot give the reason without huge spoilers - but still highly entertaining. 3.5 stars.
This book is slightly weaker than the first one - I cannot give the reason without huge spoilers - but still highly entertaining. 3.5 stars.
Full Moon, the second in the Dresden series gets off to a better start than Storm Front, but limps along towards the end. It seems to have taken a few books for Butcher to develop a strong sense of his primary characters and their relationships. His plotting also improves in later novels. Although it is possible, that when I read the later novel, I assumed that gaps or nonsensical behavior were explained by the earlier novels that I hadn't read. My current opinion is that one might gt more pleas...more
I'm new to this series but boy am I hooked. I don't normally like paranormals. At least not for romance. But I loved the Sookie Stackhouse books which aren't really romance. I guess they are classified as Urban Fantasy. I read a Dresden Files short in a mystery collection and liked it so I got book 1: Storm Front and devoured it in 1 day. Then I tracked this one down at the local bookstore. Devoured it the next day. Needless to say not much housework got done. I made myself take a break from boo...more
4/12/10-4/16/10- Harry Dresden is likable. He is an everyman, except he's a wizard. I dig him and I continue to enjoy his books and hope to be able to sit down & get caught up as soon as possible!
In this one Harry faces off against wolves- many different kinds of wolves. He continues his relationship with Susan and is still working on his friendship with Murphy. He's still making just enough to keep a roof over his head and to keep from starving. And someone is still trying to kill him, alth...more
In this one Harry faces off against wolves- many different kinds of wolves. He continues his relationship with Susan and is still working on his friendship with Murphy. He's still making just enough to keep a roof over his head and to keep from starving. And someone is still trying to kill him, alth...more
This wasn't bad, it just... wasn't fun, either. The main reason I liked the first book was the fun! But this one felt like long stretches of Murphy's Law interrupted by last-minute rescues. It's hard to cheer for the heroes when you know that no matter what they're just going to get screwed over by circumstances (and then miraculously rescued by someone else! Yaaaay). I'm going to stick with the books, though, 'cause I've heard they get better. ...And I'm interested in seeing more of Gentleman J...more
An urban fantasy I like. Surprise surprise. The hero is quirky and electronic stuff go fizzit when he is nearby. Very good stuff. =)
Fool Moon is even better than Storm Front (first book in the series). It's well written, face paced and hilarious book. And of course - Harry Dresden is what makes the series so great, he is an excellent protagonist.
Jim Butcher's writing skills shows quite improvement in comparison to Storm Front.
All in all, it's a great book, and I can easily understand why people claim that this series is getting better and better as the series progress, because the book ends up while great expectations are ar...more
Jim Butcher's writing skills shows quite improvement in comparison to Storm Front.
All in all, it's a great book, and I can easily understand why people claim that this series is getting better and better as the series progress, because the book ends up while great expectations are ar...more
Harry Dresden is a wizard for hire in Chicago. Lately, though, there hasn't been much hiring. He's low on money and his contact at the police department isn't calling. Even worse, there's a rumor going around that he's in league with a scumbag mob boss. When badly mutilated bodies begin to pile up around the full moon, Dresden is called in to the police... only to be blocked out by jerks in the FBI. But with some type of werewolf on the prowl, Dresden isn't backing down.[return][return]I read th...more
In this, the second of the Dresden series of stories, the titular character meets up with werewolves. I have to give Butcher credit for creativity in defining various types of weres rather than going with your standard wolf of lore. The mystery part of the story isn't greatly developed, but I did find myself intrigued by a bit character whose reversal of the were story is revealed at the end. Another bit of a creative move on Butcher's part.[return][return]For most of the novel, however, it's ap...more
I really liked Storm Front, which was the first in this series, and consequently am really disappointed in this, the second. In fact this book makes me wonder about my review of Storm Front. What I liked about Storm Front was its inventiveness, its idea of magic, its chivalrous, dashing protagonist, and its pacing. This book's heart is in the right place, and I still like its "take" on magic, but that's the best I can say. Whoever edited this book didn't do their job. It is incredibly repetitive...more
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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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