Storm Front (The Dresden Files #1) by Jim Butcher; Start Date: March 25, 2013

[Elishia]

Starting now ☺

[Elishia]

I don't have a clue what this is about I haven't read the blurb.

[ShoSho , Moderator]

Haha I haven't read it either.

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

I've read it. I want to go on with the series and could use a "refresher."

Chapter Breakdown?

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Ha, Gisela!

[Elishia]

I haven't read books by any of those authors I hope I like it.

[Elishia]

Lisa Kay wrote: "I've read it. I want to go on with the series and could use a "refresher."

Chapter Breakdown?"

Yes. although I don't always hear them say it.

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

No, I mean how many chapters/pages do you want to do per day?

[Elishia]

haha oh I don't know i'll go along with anything.

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Some Choices:

CHAPTER BREAKDOWN

25%

Date		Chapter		PPDQs
March 23	01 - 06
March 24	07 - 12
March 25	13 - 19
March 26	10 - end

33%

Date		Chapter		PPDQs
March 23	01 - 08
March 24	09 - 16
March 25	17 - end

[Elishia]

I'm already on chapter 5 I didn't know he was a wizard. HP the only wizard I know ☺

[ShoSho , Moderator]

You're going fast, how long is it? The audiobook I mean

[ShoSho , Moderator]

I'm going to start in a bit, after coffee and break fast

[ShoSho , Moderator]

There are a lot of other people who are going to read, I let other people decide. I'll go either way for the breakdown and I'll do a set of Q's maybe the second one

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

ShoSho wrote: "You're going fast, how long is it?"

Length: 8 hrs and 1 min

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

I'm getting ready to start chapter 2.

[Elishia]

ShoSho wrote: "There are a lot of other people who are going to read, I let other people decide. I'll go either way for the breakdown and I'll do a set of Q's maybe the second one"

LOL I thought the same thing.

[Elishia]

ShoSho wrote: "You're going fast, how long is it? The audiobook I mean"

Its 8 hours, think i've listened to almost 2

[Elishia]

Ok i'll do the first set as i'm probably the only one awake and i've gone past chapter 8.

Chapters 1-8
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1. Do you think that Monica knows more than she's saying?
2. Is Murphy more in to this world than she lets on? I'm assuming she's seen something or something happened to make her believe in all this stuff.
3. What are peoples thoughts on Marcone I thought the steel cage thing was strange.
4. Anyone else think Harry's being set up? i'm not liking Morgan so assuming he has something to do with it.
5. I don't trust Susan either.
6. What do you think Monica's husbands got himself in to? (hide spoiler)]

[ShoSho , Moderator]

I've only listened to one hour or so :(

[[deleted user]]

I missed it :/:/

This sounds interesting :(

[Elishia]

No you haven't missed it Karen you can still join in.

[Elishia]

ShoSho wrote: "I've only listened to one hour or so :("

I'm about half way, But I won't listen again till later.

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Thanks for doing the DQs, Elishia! I awoke with a migraine and the pill I took knocked me out. You would have posted already anyway.

I'm about 1/2 way now. I listened while I cooked last night. However, I'm so stupid. I was listening and thinking, WTH? Then I realized I was listening to Fool Moon (it was right next to Storm Front on my iPod/Touch) and had to stop and start the right one. LOL!

I think I'll wait to answer the DQs, as I've read this before. But I'll join in after people post.

[Elishia]

I'm getting a headache now going to hidrate and hope it doesn't turn in to a migraine i've had enough of those this month.
Haha good thing you noticed before you finished.

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

I hope you feel better, Elishia. I hate migraines.

[Elishia]

you too.

[Gisela, Moderator]

Elishia wrote: "Ok i'll do the first set as i'm probably the only one awake and i've gone past chapter 8.

Chapters 1-8

1. Do you think that Monica knows more than she's saying?
2. Is Murphy more in to this world..."

I remeber the story but not enough to answer! I'm rereading this ... :)

[Susan (susayq ~), Moderator]

Karen L wrote: "Hi everyone, I am going to be starting the first "Dresden Book" Storm Front today or tomorrow. This is my Buddy Read on GR and in this group so I might have some questions about how it works."

Great, Karen! Ask any questions you might have :)

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Oh, that is so neat, Karen L! Welcome!

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Yup. ☺

[Elishia]

Yay Karen glad you made it.

[ShoSho , Moderator]

The audio book doesn't say the chapters . I had to check with Amazon to make sure I've read 8 chapters.
I'll answer the Qs in a bit

[ShoSho , Moderator]

Shosho's answers to Elishia's Q 1-8


1. Do you think that Monica knows more than she's saying?
I kinda don't trust her.Either she is lying about something or she's not telling all that she knows

2. Is Murphy more in to this world than she lets on? I'm assuming she's seen something or something happened to make her believe in all this stuff.
She's seen something to be able to believe in the supernatural world .

3. What are peoples thoughts on Marcone I thought the steel cage thing was strange.

You mean the stainless steel refrigerator reference right?
I don't understand why he doesn't want Dresden on the case unless he is some supernatural being .

4. Anyone else think Harry's being set up? I'm not liking Morgan so assuming he has something to do with it.
I don't think the murders where setup for him but I think the white council is using it to trap him. It seems he is not on good terms with the council and they'll use anything to bring him down. And Morgan id going to be pain in the butt!!!

5. I don't trust Susan either.
Well I think she is what she shows to be, she is a reporter eager to get info out of Harry and at the same time she is attracted to him. but probably the attraction is not strong enough for her to forget about the article so she might betray him if she gets good material for her article.

6. What do you think Monica's husbands got himself in to?
I have no idea ,can't think of anything.

[Elishia]

I know the answers now, i'm almost finished.

[Oleander]

I read Storm Front in December and enjoyed it. Pretty good for a first in series. There was a lot of world building but I enjoyed the way the plot line came together. Lots of potential for a good series here.

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

@ ShoSho Post #87

#1 – I don’t trust her either. But then, I don’t trust anybody. LOL!

#2 – Whoa. Great question, Elishia. I hadn’t thought of that, but you could be one to something. ShoSho could be right; she must have seen something.

#3 – I don’t think he’s supernatural, but what do I know.

#4 – Oh, yes. Morgan is going to be a PIA.

#5 – I think you’re right; Susan likes Harry, but the story comes first.

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Oleander wrote: "Lots of potential for a good series here."

I agree, Oleander. Neat series.

[Gisela, Moderator]

Jim Butcher published a short story "A Restoration of Faith" in which Harry and Murphy meet.

[ShoSho , Moderator]

I saw all the .2 and .5 books . Have you read them? Do we have to read them or just the main books?

[ShoSho , Moderator]

I just finished chapter 16 and I did the Qs so I can continue !

Shosho's Questions for chapters 9-16

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7- Carmichael and Murphy went to see Bianca , Do they know that she is a vampire ? or at least non-human?

8-It seemed the person who attacked him works for Marcone , but is it possible that he didn't attack Harry on Marcone's order and is acting on his own? I’m thinking Monica’s husband used to work for Mracone!!!

9-Why did Monica cancel her contract with Harry?Did she find her husband or someone is threatening her?

10- I'm thinking the shadow man is Monica's husband ,and the orgy that the pizza guy saw is the gathering for killing these people. What do you think?

11-The photographer in the lake house, could he be someone who works for the same magazine as Susan?Talking about Susan how crazy was her reaction? in the middle of everything she was thinking of a story!

12-what do you think is the Bekkets role in all this?Marcone caused their daughter's death,they could be the killers!

13-Morgan proved that he is a PIA by summoning the council. What are the chances that Harry finds the real killer before the council gets there?

14-Who is responsible for the “three eye drug”? Marcone? Does it have anything to do with the killings? (hide spoiler)]

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Just getting ready to start Chapter 16.

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Thanks for doing the DQs, ShoSho!

[Gisela, Moderator]

ShoSho wrote: "I saw all the .2 and .5 books . Have you read them? Do we have to read them or just the main books?"

They're not necessary to the overall story arc, just little side stories, there's only one story that is mentioned in the later books. But this is after book 8 I think so you don't have to worry.

Butcher has plubished short stories in several anthologies, those are all included in Side Jobs: Stories From the Dresden Files.

I have Side Jobs: Stories From the Dresden Files, but read the stories in order with the books. Before each story there is an intro that tells you when it took place.

[Gisela, Moderator]

Random question:

In many reviews people mention that they find Harry's attitude towards women annoying. Murphy calls him a chauvinistic pig, but sometimes it seems almost like a game between them. Does it bother you that he wants to protect women? Do you think he is a chauvinist or a gentleman? Does it affect your enjoyment of the story?

[Lauren]

I also noticed that many reviewers were irritated by his attitude toward women. While I do think that he is a little old-fashioned, I wouldn't say that he is a chauvinistic pig. He does seem to respect and admire Murphy. I also think that his awkwardness around Susan is kind of sweet and endearing.

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

I completely agree with Lauren. I don't think he is a chauvinistic pig in any way, shape, or manner. I think he is a "scholar & gentleman" to quote Shakespeare. Manners are a way of showing respect towards a person. Yes, "sweet & endearing" is a perfect way to describe his awkwardness.

[Elishia]

I agree. I didn't notice anything offense/annoying about the way he was with women.

[ShoSho , Moderator]

Gisela wrote: "Random question:

In many reviews people mention that they find Harry's attitude towards women annoying. Murphy calls him a chauvinistic pig, but sometimes it seems almost like a game between them...."

I didn't even notice anything so it didn't bother me at all! I like him I think he is a gentleman.

[ShoSho , Moderator]

I finished it last night .
It was really good , it was different from what I usually read .
I had a little problem with the audiobook, it felt like I was sitting in the narrator mouth while he was reading , I could hear him smack his lips breath and saliva etc.
Other than that I enjoyed it a lot.