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Butcher is one of the best out there, even if he has more hair on his head than I have on my entire body. Am I over 13. What kind of question is that.Mr.
I understand that fantasy fans have low expectations for writing quality, but this book is in a whole other category. This is my first Jim Butcher book, and it will be my last. His prose is simply terrible.
I'll be reading the rest of the series.One thing bothered me though, just a minor gripe. There's nothing else to say about this book that hasn't already been said. It's used so often that I started to laugh about it towards the end of the book. It seemed like every time Jim wanted to convey uneasiness or anticipation in his characters he would use the action of them, "licking their lips". I decided to pick this up after reading the first of the Dresden Files and enjoyed it quite a bit. It does it's job well enough in introducing a new world and the characters are likeable.
just a recommendation to give both of these series a try. No spoilers here. So, then I started on the Codex Alera and have devoured them.
I'm a Kellerman (both him and her), Cornwell, Sanford, Connelly, etc. and absolutely loved Dune, but hated Lord of the Rings (too boring in book form - terrific in movie form). Typically, I'm not a fan of fantasy (although, the gray Mouse and Ffard stories do strike my memory as enjoyable).
Based on the recommendation of a friend, I started the Harry Dresden books and got hooked and devoured all of them. if my likes and dislikes sound familiar, you might find a new author to give a try.This is really a 4.5 rounded up to 5 - it's not perfect, but it's a fun ride. reader.
I read a lot of Sci Fi growing up (Heinlein, Asimov, Ellison, Dick, Brunner, etc).
The characters didn't grab me.and the "story" wasn't all that great. At any rate - it was because I loved Jim Butcher's writing so much in that series, that I decided to read this 1st book of his new series. Something I would expect from someone with less storytelling talent than Jim has. in this book.
First of all, I have to explain that I just L O V E "The Dresden Files" books - and (to me) the best part is the constant witty banter/dialogue.the personalities of his characters - pretty much everything about these stories. If you're thinking of reading this series BECAUSE you really liked the style of writing in The Dresden Files - I think you'll find this something of a let down. It was not a book I just hated to put down.and truthfully, I probably won't even read the next book in this series. I just can't get enough of them - can't put them down.
For me, it was just "ok". Sorry Jim. I even very much enjoyed the tv series [although I'm still completely amazed that they canceled after 1 season - everyone I've loaned my DVDs to has realy enjoyed this series.I think it simply didn't get enough publicity]. It's not a stinker - it's just that it's HUGELY different writing.I just didn't find the "Jim" (quick wit, great dialogue, etc).
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