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3 stars - Crime/Paranormal/Urban Fantasy/Thriller
There was more fantasy in StormFront than I was exepcting by the blurb, spirit bound skulls, acid spitting demons, pizza loving fae and magic amulets. Harry is a beaten down middle age PI who also happens to be a wizard with a magical council gunning for him and a less than stellar track record. To be fair there is some really witty dialogue and Harry ahs some clever moments but I think I would like him to have a bit more oomph. I would have liked at least one character to be more upbeat because
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This is the first in the Dresden files and I loved it. It's very very funny, I mean, come on there is a sex-crazed skull named Bob, who is actually a spirit caught in a skull... there is Hary Dresdan, and all the funny people around him... And there's some great fighting scenes. What's not to love?
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Feb 13, 2010
Charlotte (Buried in Books)
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Really enjoyed this - I think I'm in love with Harry Dresden. I love a man with a wicked sense of humour and Harry's definately got that. A man of mystery and magic. I found myself cheering Harry on (especially when he was buck naked fighting a demon *sighs*).
Harry Dresden - wizard, is called in by the police to consult on a double murder - where the couple's hearts have literally been torn out - magic is suspected and Lt Murphy wants to know how it was done. Unknown to her Harry isn't supposed ...more
Harry Dresden - wizard, is called in by the police to consult on a double murder - where the couple's hearts have literally been torn out - magic is suspected and Lt Murphy wants to know how it was done. Unknown to her Harry isn't supposed ...more
For me, this book was thoroughly "OK." Decent as far as series openers go.
Sadly, I couldn't really find my way into caring one way or the other about Harry's adventure. For one, it was rather slow. There were coincidences aplenty, enough to stretch even my (usually considerable) suspension of disbelief. And at times I found Harry's inner dialogues repetitive and tiring. I remember thinking to myself at one point, "Okay, I get it, yer in trouble and have no solutions...yer friends are MIA or aga ...more
Sadly, I couldn't really find my way into caring one way or the other about Harry's adventure. For one, it was rather slow. There were coincidences aplenty, enough to stretch even my (usually considerable) suspension of disbelief. And at times I found Harry's inner dialogues repetitive and tiring. I remember thinking to myself at one point, "Okay, I get it, yer in trouble and have no solutions...yer friends are MIA or aga ...more
I enjoyed this first Dresden novel. Having heard so many negative reviews about the first book in the series, I wasn't sure what to expect. No, it wasn't the best book ever, but it was entertaining. I'll admit though that I imagine my enjoyment of the book was greatly enhanced by James Marsters' narration. He's got a brilliant voice and played the various parts very well. We've even got a bit of "Spike" in the form of Bob. I'd listen to him read the yellow pages, but thankfully I've got the next
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I did enjoy this first Dresden Files book. The only bits I didn't like where the casual narrator speaking to the reader. I think those kinds of elements take away from the story, make you aware that you're reading a story, versus letting yourself go and melting into the story as if you're some entity just looking in on the happenings. I'd be curious to read more in the series.
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Jan 31, 2009
A book away from an episode of hoarders
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Jun 05, 2011
Dina
marked it as wish-list
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