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Thanks guys. book.
After devouring this fun, pulpy debut in a little over 2 hours, I promptly ordered all the other installments because I need another fix. The printing of the books in this series should be regulated by the FDA, since they're literary crack.
uh. Recommended if you like Harry Potter, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly, etc.
The book isn't perfect - some rookie writing is evident (nerves are "tight as guitar strings")- but it was extremely entertaining, and in the end that's what counts in my. I'm looking forward to losing more of my productivity thanks to Jim Butcher and his nefarious publishers.
No really, thanks a lot.
This novel is fun and sometimes funny. The main character is very likable. Good book I really liked it.
If you want to read and reread a great series, pick up this book. You won't stop until you've read the whole series.twice.
I was going to say, "It all begins here." In actuality it doesn't. For those of you who only know Harry Dresden through the TV Series, do yourself a favor and read the Dresden Files. For those of you who are looking for a pre Storm Front story, read "The Jungle" graphic novel written by Butcher himself.That being said Storm Front is a great introduction to Harry Dresden, WIZARD FOR HIRE. It is a guilty pleasure for those of us who enjoy a good mystery as well as a great fantasy book. (Storm Front is done in one of the TV episodes but it's a trimmed down version with none of the detailed backstory of Harry's Brush with the Chicago Mafia. Plus, this story leads to the eventual problems Harry has with the vampire community).It's good readin.
this book flows. It seems a common misconception that all good, artistic prose must be nigh-impenetrable and require dedicated study and research to look for any hidden meanings or symbolic references. I blame the schools, but it's nice to see authors like Jim Butcher refute said misconception. Every element meshes together, and the first-person perspective lends itself well to the mysterious and often smartass world of Harry Dresden. Yes, I am calling a book about a private eye Wizard good literature.
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