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A nice little Dresden Files snack. I really like these story collections because I don't have the patience to track them all down in their various anthologies. Extremely convenient, thumbs up.
And to top it all off, I really enjoyed all the stories here. There were a couple in the last collection I was a little bored with, or that showed their age, etc. But they were all good here, entertaining and fit well into the larger Dresden Files universe. I especially liked that three of them took place a ...more
And to top it all off, I really enjoyed all the stories here. There were a couple in the last collection I was a little bored with, or that showed their age, etc. But they were all good here, entertaining and fit well into the larger Dresden Files universe. I especially liked that three of them took place a ...more
Though these are short pieces, I don’t recommend a new reader begin with these. Many, if not most, of the stories rely on readers being familiar with Butcher’s long-running series about Harry Dresden, mage and warden.
All but one of the stories are reprints. In gathering them together, Butcher is able to supply introductions to them, sometimes explaining the history and or impetus behind the stories, and sometimes acknowledging more thoughtful themes running through them..
The stories range from f ...more
All but one of the stories are reprints. In gathering them together, Butcher is able to supply introductions to them, sometimes explaining the history and or impetus behind the stories, and sometimes acknowledging more thoughtful themes running through them..
The stories range from f ...more
Thanks to Netgalley and Ace for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
Honestly, I don't think I can get enough Dresden Files. He just gets better and better. Often when you are reading a long-running serious, it gets stale and stagnates. This hasn't, it has gotten better. The characters flesh out more with each book, and in this book particularly we got a great story written from the point of view of "Gentleman" Johnny Marcone. Yes! It reads even better than it sounds. I know this is ...more
Honestly, I don't think I can get enough Dresden Files. He just gets better and better. Often when you are reading a long-running serious, it gets stale and stagnates. This hasn't, it has gotten better. The characters flesh out more with each book, and in this book particularly we got a great story written from the point of view of "Gentleman" Johnny Marcone. Yes! It reads even better than it sounds. I know this is ...more
3.5 stars.
TL:DR - A fascinating short story collection featuring a couple of stories post Skin Game as well - Collection of old & new - Works well mostly but just serves to whet the appetite before whenever Peace Talks comes out
TL:DR - A fascinating short story collection featuring a couple of stories post Skin Game as well - Collection of old & new - Works well mostly but just serves to whet the appetite before whenever Peace Talks comes out
Enjoyed this book and appreciated the widened scope we get to see here. Some stories were better than others, and overall happy with the decision to take a break on this before starting Peace Talks.
Another short story collection. I liked this one but a bit less than the first collection I read. Some of the stories are kinda boring, but most are pretty fun!
May 30, 2018
Chompa
marked it as to-read
Jun 02, 2018
Delitealex
marked it as to-read
Aug 02, 2018
seak
marked it as to-read
Jul 10, 2020
Denise
marked it as kindle-tbr
Apr 11, 2021
Bridgit
marked it as to-read
