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(The Dresden Files #2)
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Harry Dresden — Wizard
Lost Items Found. Paranormal Investigations. Consulting. Advice. Reasonable Rates. No Love Potions, Endless Purses, or Other Entertainment.
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, Harr ...more
Lost Items Found. Paranormal Investigations. Consulting. Advice. Reasonable Rates. No Love Potions, Endless Purses, or Other Entertainment.
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, Harr ...more
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January 9th 2001
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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

2.5/5 stars
Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden has a new case to solve: The werewolves are here.
Fool Moon is the second book in The Dresden Files series by Jim Butcher. Although the story takes place six months after the end of Storm Front, I do think that it worked great as a standalone. If someone was to, accidentally, start their journey with the series from here, I doubt they’ll feel like they miss anything crucial. As far as the quality of the book goes, I’ll say that this is slightly weak ...more
Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden has a new case to solve: The werewolves are here.
Fool Moon is the second book in The Dresden Files series by Jim Butcher. Although the story takes place six months after the end of Storm Front, I do think that it worked great as a standalone. If someone was to, accidentally, start their journey with the series from here, I doubt they’ll feel like they miss anything crucial. As far as the quality of the book goes, I’ll say that this is slightly weak ...more

Apr 06, 2019
Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin
rated it
really liked it
Shelves:
library-book,
fantasy-all
I’m not reviewing all books any more. Because I don’t want to
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Significantly better than the first book, but still has some major issues
After I gave a 1 star rating for Storm Front, I heard from a lot of people who told me that it was the worst book of the series and that I should continue on before giving up on the series. I'm happy to report that I agree that this book cleaned up many of my problems I had with the first book, while keeping some others.
On the good side, the story itself was massively improved. The first book felt extremely weak in terms of ...more
After I gave a 1 star rating for Storm Front, I heard from a lot of people who told me that it was the worst book of the series and that I should continue on before giving up on the series. I'm happy to report that I agree that this book cleaned up many of my problems I had with the first book, while keeping some others.
On the good side, the story itself was massively improved. The first book felt extremely weak in terms of ...more

Reviewed by: Rabid Reads
BR with my peeps at: Buddies Books and Baubles
Specifically: Robin (Bridge Four) , Jennavier , Jenny , Lila , oOSarahOo , Sh3lly (Not all those who wander are lost) , and Steven
I don't know if it was the lowered expectations from being told by every-friggin'-body that DRESDEN doesn't start "getting good" until book 3 or 4, or if it was how much cooler the book was than the TV episode based on this same installment, or something else entirely . . .
The ...more
BR with my peeps at: Buddies Books and Baubles
Specifically: Robin (Bridge Four) , Jennavier , Jenny , Lila , oOSarahOo , Sh3lly (Not all those who wander are lost) , and Steven
I don't know if it was the lowered expectations from being told by every-friggin'-body that DRESDEN doesn't start "getting good" until book 3 or 4, or if it was how much cooler the book was than the TV episode based on this same installment, or something else entirely . . .
The ...more

Fool Moon (The Dresden Files #2), Jim Butcher
Fool Moon is a 2001 contemporary fantasy novel by author Jim Butcher. It is the second novel in The Dresden Files, which follows the character of Harry Dresden, present-day Chicago's only professional wizard.
After the events in Storm Front, Kim Delaney, whom Dresden helped to control her magical talents, asks Dresden how to create a set of three magical circles, which could be used to contain powerful entities. Dresden withholds the information, beca ...more
Fool Moon is a 2001 contemporary fantasy novel by author Jim Butcher. It is the second novel in The Dresden Files, which follows the character of Harry Dresden, present-day Chicago's only professional wizard.
After the events in Storm Front, Kim Delaney, whom Dresden helped to control her magical talents, asks Dresden how to create a set of three magical circles, which could be used to contain powerful entities. Dresden withholds the information, beca ...more


The good, the bad and the Harry! So on the good side of Fool Moon, Jim Butcher keeps you intrigued about what will happen next and thus turning pages. Then there's a cool werewolf variant. Butcher is also great at fight scenes and there are plenty of them in this book. That brings me to both the good and the bad because while I'm reading I sometimes forget that I don't really like drawn out fight scenes. Just not my thing.
As for the Harry, I liked Harry and the world created around him; however ...more

3.5*
I can’t believe it took me more than 3 years to read the follow up to Storm Front ( the 1st in the series). I enjoyed the first one but somehow other books seemed more interesting than continuing with this series. Well, it will not take that long to start the 3rd volume.
Ok, maybe I know why I did not run towards this book. It is about werewolves and other shapeshifters which are not my favorite but I enjoyed it despite their presence ( the same way I tolerate them in Kate Daniels series).
I ...more
I can’t believe it took me more than 3 years to read the follow up to Storm Front ( the 1st in the series). I enjoyed the first one but somehow other books seemed more interesting than continuing with this series. Well, it will not take that long to start the 3rd volume.
Ok, maybe I know why I did not run towards this book. It is about werewolves and other shapeshifters which are not my favorite but I enjoyed it despite their presence ( the same way I tolerate them in Kate Daniels series).
I ...more

Apr 14, 2015
✘✘ Sarah ✘✘ (former Nefarious Breeder of Murderous Crustaceans)
rated it
really liked it
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review of another edition
►►► Today is your lucky day. Yes it is.
Want know why? Well this was going to be one of my never-ending, ever-rambling reviews. This was going to be an ode to the awesomeness that is Harry D. I was going to go all "blah blah blah this is fantastic, blah blah blah this is so cool, blah blah blah Harry D. I love you even though you're not an asshole, blah blah blah I love what you do with your staff, blah blah blah blah blah blah" on you.
But I won't. Because as much as I love Harry I don't have t ...more
Want know why? Well this was going to be one of my never-ending, ever-rambling reviews. This was going to be an ode to the awesomeness that is Harry D. I was going to go all "blah blah blah this is fantastic, blah blah blah this is so cool, blah blah blah Harry D. I love you even though you're not an asshole, blah blah blah I love what you do with your staff, blah blah blah blah blah blah" on you.
But I won't. Because as much as I love Harry I don't have t ...more

3.5 stars
I looked up through the clear night at the almost-full moon. Werewolves jumping through windows at gangster's lackeys in unfinished restaurants. A mangled corpse in the middle of a blood-drenched floor. Berserk FBI field agents drawing guns and shooting to kill. A little kung fu, a little John Wayne, and a few casual threats.
So far, I thought, my nerves jangling, just one more night on the job.
Ah, the Dresden Files. Modern-day pulp fiction, and yet so fun to read.
Harry Dresden’s career ...more
I looked up through the clear night at the almost-full moon. Werewolves jumping through windows at gangster's lackeys in unfinished restaurants. A mangled corpse in the middle of a blood-drenched floor. Berserk FBI field agents drawing guns and shooting to kill. A little kung fu, a little John Wayne, and a few casual threats.
So far, I thought, my nerves jangling, just one more night on the job.
Ah, the Dresden Files. Modern-day pulp fiction, and yet so fun to read.
Harry Dresden’s career ...more

Fool Moon is Jim Butcher’s second Harry Dresden novel, first published in 2001 to wild acclaim and popularity.
And why not? Butcher knew back then that he had a winning formula and he does. Cool and charismatic protagonist, excellent world building, and a fun set of magic rules to make even the most cynical of urban fantasy readers to tune in like a Cubs-Sox game on WGN. Even Coach Ditka would no doubt no reveal a hint of a smile behind the sunglasses and mustache and say in a mid-western twang, ...more
And why not? Butcher knew back then that he had a winning formula and he does. Cool and charismatic protagonist, excellent world building, and a fun set of magic rules to make even the most cynical of urban fantasy readers to tune in like a Cubs-Sox game on WGN. Even Coach Ditka would no doubt no reveal a hint of a smile behind the sunglasses and mustache and say in a mid-western twang, ...more

This was an alright read but not one that has left me eager to tear into the next 13 books already published in this series. There was quite a bit of world-building, especially about werewolves, but I didn't find it particularly immersive. Like in the first book Butcher's attempts to integrate fantasy into the modern world feel kind of forced and these 2 worlds still don't relate to each other in a believable or compelling way.
I also struggled with the characters in this one. Harry was frustrat ...more
I also struggled with the characters in this one. Harry was frustrat ...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 wit ...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 wit ...more

This was another fun romp through the streets of Chicago with my favorite wizarding detective, Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden. In Fool Moon Harry manages to get himself in even more trouble than he did in book 1. But he always manages to come out the other side. Not unscathed though, as he did manage to take quite a beating in his quest to solve the crime.
Fool Moon starts out with Lieutenant Murphy again asking for Harry’s help on a murder case that seems beyond the bounds of mere human a ...more
Fool Moon starts out with Lieutenant Murphy again asking for Harry’s help on a murder case that seems beyond the bounds of mere human a ...more

Well, I've copied my review from two years ago below, and I feel like it is pretty much on point with how I feel after reading the book a second time. Not really sure if I need to say much more. The only parts I really enjoyed were the scenes that alluded to Harry's past. I'm sticking around for more of that down the road, I hope.
The first half wasn't bad, and the book actually felt like it ended halfway through. It should have ended there. There's a big scene in the middle followed by a whole ...more
The first half wasn't bad, and the book actually felt like it ended halfway through. It should have ended there. There's a big scene in the middle followed by a whole ...more

“It isn't enough to stand up and fight darkness. You've got to stand apart from it, too. You've got to be different from it.”
2.5 Stars .
Unless things drastically improve by book three, I think it's safe to say that The Dresden Files is one of the most overrated series of all time. At least the first two books, anyway ;]. For the life of me, I can't figure out why these are so outrageously popular. A good friend of mine read them around the same time that I did, and these were t ...more

Back into the world of Harry Dresden through another excellent audio book presentation. Between Fool Moon and Scarlet by Marissa Meyer, I've been reading about werewolves a lot. Not that I'm complaining.
The interesting premise of this book is that there are multiple ways to become a werewolf and it explores the problems associated with each. I enjoyed the juxtaposition and creativity the author showed in developing the different types. I always assumed a werewolf was just an unfortunate who rece ...more
The interesting premise of this book is that there are multiple ways to become a werewolf and it explores the problems associated with each. I enjoyed the juxtaposition and creativity the author showed in developing the different types. I always assumed a werewolf was just an unfortunate who rece ...more

Despite the monster-of-the-week vibe I’m getting from Storm Front and this second book in The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher, I really enjoyed reading Fool Moon.
Urban fantasy was never my sort of thing, but Jim Butcher’s writing is funny, engaging, and makes me want to flip onto the next page every time.
After thinking about this one for a bit, I think I can now see some hints at a larger plot developing that I am looking forward to exploring. I love fantasy books that feel like there is more going ...more
Urban fantasy was never my sort of thing, but Jim Butcher’s writing is funny, engaging, and makes me want to flip onto the next page every time.
After thinking about this one for a bit, I think I can now see some hints at a larger plot developing that I am looking forward to exploring. I love fantasy books that feel like there is more going ...more

A gruesome murder comes along, and Harry Dresden's expertise is needed. A brutally mutilated corpse. Strange-looking paw prints. A full moon.
I really liked the first book of the series, and I was expecting a lot more from this. The premise screams werewolves, and that's actually my favorite supernatural creature. Werewolves are badass and ruthless, but once again, Butcher had his own take on the supernatural. He sort of mellowed it down, and made it more realistic. I don't hate his imaginative t ...more
I really liked the first book of the series, and I was expecting a lot more from this. The premise screams werewolves, and that's actually my favorite supernatural creature. Werewolves are badass and ruthless, but once again, Butcher had his own take on the supernatural. He sort of mellowed it down, and made it more realistic. I don't hate his imaginative t ...more

Buddy read with a few friends at Buddies Books and Baubles.

Harry Dresden is going to grow on me. We have been on two outings now and already I see some real potential in this budding relationship between us.
Harry has a few things in his positive column right now:
✔ - Cool friends and acquaintances:

Harry Dresden is going to grow on me. We have been on two outings now and already I see some real potential in this budding relationship between us.
Harry has a few things in his positive column right now:
✔ - Cool friends and acquaintances:
Bob – The skull animated by a sexually adventurous wind spirit who has the memory skills of a computer and a potions master status equivalent to Severus Snape....more
Chauncy - Harry’s demon buddy who seems

3.5 stars.
Fool Moon started to show promising signs of improvement over the first book, even though most fans indicate that the series really only get better from Book 3 or 4 onwards.
I definitely enjoyed Harry more as a character in this book as he just felt so real. His tendencies for hilarious soliloquy or internal monologues while facing dangerous and grim circumstances might be a tad cheesy sometimes but it was fun and I think it worked for stories like these. Harry's backstory was also bei ...more
Fool Moon started to show promising signs of improvement over the first book, even though most fans indicate that the series really only get better from Book 3 or 4 onwards.
I definitely enjoyed Harry more as a character in this book as he just felt so real. His tendencies for hilarious soliloquy or internal monologues while facing dangerous and grim circumstances might be a tad cheesy sometimes but it was fun and I think it worked for stories like these. Harry's backstory was also bei ...more

*** 3.85 ***
There are werewolves on the loose and making trouble in the city of Chicago. A friend of Harry's has been killed and the Police and the FBI can't decide on if they should use Dresden as a source and consultant, or if they should look him up and throw away the keys... It is a good thing that he has some interesting acquaintances who might find it in their best interest to help him out and get him out of tight spots.
This is the second book in the Dresden Files series and we are still t ...more
There are werewolves on the loose and making trouble in the city of Chicago. A friend of Harry's has been killed and the Police and the FBI can't decide on if they should use Dresden as a source and consultant, or if they should look him up and throw away the keys... It is a good thing that he has some interesting acquaintances who might find it in their best interest to help him out and get him out of tight spots.
This is the second book in the Dresden Files series and we are still t ...more

"I never used to keep close track of the phases of the moon."
Werewolves. What could go wrong, right? Apparently in Harry's case, everything.
This was a decent follow up to the first book. I appreciated the wealth of werewolf lore and the author mixing it up with new material. I hate reading a vampire or werewolf story that doesn't have anything unique to it, but Butcher didn't disappoint. I do feel like he might've gone a little overboard with it though, throwing too much at us at once, but I'd r ...more
Werewolves. What could go wrong, right? Apparently in Harry's case, everything.
This was a decent follow up to the first book. I appreciated the wealth of werewolf lore and the author mixing it up with new material. I hate reading a vampire or werewolf story that doesn't have anything unique to it, but Butcher didn't disappoint. I do feel like he might've gone a little overboard with it though, throwing too much at us at once, but I'd r ...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

Lycanthrope Shocker. Werewolf Eats Chicago Police Department! "It's a Loup ... ah ... frack ... oh yeah! It's a 'Loup-Garou,' (Sotto voce: 'Did I get that right?')
Well - you can now call me a Jim Butcher/Harry Dresden fan.
Loved it, fantastic multi-climax ending. One of the best books I've read so far this year.
A couple of small quibbles with some of the [INSERT: "Escape by the skin of your teeth"] moments that overstepped the believability mark and dropped me out of the suspension of disbelief. ...more
Well - you can now call me a Jim Butcher/Harry Dresden fan.
Loved it, fantastic multi-climax ending. One of the best books I've read so far this year.
A couple of small quibbles with some of the [INSERT: "Escape by the skin of your teeth"] moments that overstepped the believability mark and dropped me out of the suspension of disbelief. ...more

Nov 09, 2016
Scott Hitchcock
rated it
it was ok
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review of another edition
Shelves:
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urban-fantasy
90% of this book was a snorefest. It felt like one Adam 12 (look it up) in book form with a wizard thrown in. Then we get to the end and it turns awesome making me wonder if I should continue this or not. I know everybody says this gets better as the books go on but if he wastes the first quarter of every book letting us know who Harry is I won't make it. The last part when Harry transforms, to be vague and not spoil anything, is awesome. Great thought process and action.
...more

I had fun reading this book. EXCITED. I read this in 3 days. Yes. I need something fun and quick to read and hopefully, I have broken my reading slump.
I see people who didn't like this book, but I enjoyed it. Harry never seemed to have the upper hand and it looked like he was beaten several times, or all the time, but it worked for me. I couldn't put the book down.
This is a urban fantasy horror mystery novel set in Chicago about the wizard Harry Dresden. I like the play on words, Fool and full. ...more
I see people who didn't like this book, but I enjoyed it. Harry never seemed to have the upper hand and it looked like he was beaten several times, or all the time, but it worked for me. I couldn't put the book down.
This is a urban fantasy horror mystery novel set in Chicago about the wizard Harry Dresden. I like the play on words, Fool and full. ...more

This book is a fast paced urban fantasy novel that succeeds because of the likable characters and the well-designed world. Harry, the main character, is an archetypal everyman with spells.
The novel builds on the basic werewolf premise, but quickly evolves into a creative and original spin on what would seem a well told (or otherwise worn out) type of tale. The author’s skill, ingenuity and craftiness keep the plot fresh and entertaining.
The book borders on victim literature as Harry struggles t ...more
The novel builds on the basic werewolf premise, but quickly evolves into a creative and original spin on what would seem a well told (or otherwise worn out) type of tale. The author’s skill, ingenuity and craftiness keep the plot fresh and entertaining.
The book borders on victim literature as Harry struggles t ...more

Actual rating is 3.5 stars.
This is the second book of a long running series. It is a stand alone book. In this one, our main character, Harry, finds himself pitted against werewolves.
I thought this was a step down from the first novel. But I did like it and I have also heard that this series doesn't really get going into the third or fourth novel. If that is the case I am in for this series because the first two were likeable. I think this one was a step down because it started off slow. The fir ...more
This is the second book of a long running series. It is a stand alone book. In this one, our main character, Harry, finds himself pitted against werewolves.
I thought this was a step down from the first novel. But I did like it and I have also heard that this series doesn't really get going into the third or fourth novel. If that is the case I am in for this series because the first two were likeable. I think this one was a step down because it started off slow. The fir ...more
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Jim Butcher is the author of the Dresden Files, the Codex Alera, and a new steampunk series, the Cinder Spires. His resume includes a laundry list of skills which were useful a couple of centuries ago, and he plays guitar quite badly. An avid gamer, he plays tabletop games in varying systems, a variety of video games on PC and console, and LARPs whenever he can make time for it. Jim currently resi
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