Dresden Files Catch-up Thread

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Dresden Files Catch-up Thread

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1The_Hibernator
Editat: gen. 5, 2019, 10:44 am

We are going to do a year long Dresden Files group read! Since several of us have already started the thread, we decided to do it in this order:

January: catch-up month with thread for short stories, graphic novels, etc.

February: Summer Knight

March: Death Masks

April: Blood Rites

May: Dead Beat

June: Proven Guilty

July: White Night

August: Small Favor

September: Turn Coat

October: Changes

November: Ghost Story

December: Cold Days

That means if you wish to join us and haven't started the series, within the next month or two you'll need to read:



They're not heavy reading, and are quite fun, so I'm sure if you want to join you can manage!

2hailelib
gen. 5, 2019, 10:58 am

I've reread Storm Front as I had completely forgotten the story. It is a fast read and introduces several characters that I vaguely remember as reappearing in future books.

3LisaMorr
gen. 5, 2019, 12:00 pm

>1 The_Hibernator: Thanks for setting this thread up!

4The_Hibernator
gen. 6, 2019, 6:38 am

I think the first and third book of the series will be important for moving forward. During my re-read of it last month, I saw nothing in the second book that developed the overall plot - but I'd still suggest reading it. It's possible it develops something that I'm unaware is coming up, because I've only read the first three books. :)

5mathgirl40
gen. 6, 2019, 9:37 pm

>1 The_Hibernator: Thanks for setting this up! I've read the first three books but am interested in seeing the discussion here.

6dreamweaver529
gen. 7, 2019, 7:13 pm

I don't know if I can wait till October to read Changes, but I'll definitely be around through the year. This is by far my favorite series of all time.

7hailelib
gen. 27, 2019, 9:09 pm

Have finished rereading Fool Moon, another that I didn't really remember.

8The_Hibernator
gen. 27, 2019, 9:21 pm

Yeah, I'm glad I re-read. I didn't really remember much. Excited to move to a book I haven't read yet, though!

9amaranthe
gen. 28, 2019, 2:34 pm

So, I have read the first 14 books in this series, some of them multiple times. I sort of want to read them again because they are for the most part a lot of fun and I actually loved most of them. But I got tired of all of the (what I perceive as) homophobic micro-aggressions that keep happening all through the series (to the point where there was like a tiny throwaway joke at the beginning of Skin Game which put me off reading the rest of it in 2014, but I think I should get over that and read it anyway since it's probably quite enjoyable). I suppose my question is, does anyone else have an experience where there is one thing that really annoys them about an otherwise excellent read, and do you read it anyway or abandon it?

10The_Hibernator
gen. 28, 2019, 3:33 pm

Yes, I do. And homophobic references would certainly do that to me. There are lots of enjoyable books out there. We don t need to read ones that bother us. That said, you're welcome to join us if you can overcome this annoyance.

11The_Hibernator
feb. 3, 2019, 8:44 am

Based on the level of activity of the Dresden Files catch-up thread, I'm going to guess that one thread (with continuations if necessary) can suffice for the whole year. Shall we just make one more thread titled "Dresden Files Year-long Read" and start with The Summer Knight?

12mathgirl40
feb. 3, 2019, 9:25 am

>11 The_Hibernator: That is fine with me. I'd already read the first 3 books earlier, but this month, I reread the graphic novel version of Fool Moon to get back into the Dresden world. I've put a library hold on The Summer Knight and hope to get it soon.

13mathgirl40
Editat: feb. 3, 2019, 9:41 am

By the way, please consider posting your comments in this month's ScaredyKIT thread: http://www.librarything.com/topic/302426

The challenge topic is "The Corporeal Undead", so that would include vampires, for example, which feature prominently in a number of the Dresden books.

Actually, would Bob be an example of the corporeal undead, since his spirit is tied to the physical skull?

14The_Hibernator
feb. 3, 2019, 9:45 am

I'm not sure Bob is corporal, since he can be released from the skull. But that is just a matter of how you wish to interpret the situation.

15The_Hibernator
Editat: feb. 3, 2019, 10:12 am



Summary: In this third book of the Dresden Files, Harry Dresden, the only private detective Wizard in Chicago, begins the story by fighting a ghouly of ghosts (ghosts come in ghoulies, right?) scared up by…what? He doesn’t know. Soon, he becomes entangled in (seemingly unrelated) vampire politics as well. (Of course, everything’s related in a Dresden Files book, but whatever.) Can the most impolitic of people act with diplomacy if the need arises? (The answer is: of course not.)

My thoughts: Another winner in the Dresden Files books. I really enjoyed this one, although (as you can tell by my sarcasm above) I do think they are getting a little formulaic in the sense that Dresden is hit by a whole bunch of unrelated stuff all at once, and then it all gets tied up in a neat little bow at the end of the story. Other than that, the stories are quite interesting. I was so eager to get to the next one (despite my resolution to read one a month), that I’ve already finished it. I’ll review it at the end of the month, and try to catch up on some of my other reviews this and next week. 🙂

16LisaMorr
feb. 3, 2019, 5:16 pm

>11 The_Hibernator: That works for me - if it get's too long, we can have a continuation thread.

I've been a lurker so far, but enjoying everyone's comments on what they've read (or re-read)!

17LisaMorr
Editat: feb. 25, 2019, 10:13 am

Duplicate post - hate when that happens...

18h-mb
feb. 25, 2019, 8:48 am

All right, I finished Summer Knight. The stakes are higher with the faeries and Harry Dresden is beaten up as usual. Mab's last proposition is interesting. I wonder how Harry will fend it - if he can. That would make a unexpected development.

19mathgirl40
març 3, 2019, 5:14 pm

I finished Summer Knight also. I really enjoyed this one, especially the interplay between the Summer and Winter courts. The series keeps getting better with every book.

20The_Hibernator
març 5, 2019, 12:58 pm

I also finished The Summer Knight. This is the first book that I hadn't already read, and it was quite enjoyable. I love how characters from older books return in this book. I have the next book on reserve at the library, but it won't come till the end of next month.

21h-mb
març 5, 2019, 3:31 pm

Just starting on Death masks.

22mathgirl40
març 13, 2019, 9:31 am

I'm midway through Death Masks myself. Wait lists for Dresden books seem to be unpredictable at my library. I had a long wait for Summer Knight but got Death Masks right away. I might not be able to stick to the one-book-a-month schedule for this group read, but I'll try to continue reading Dresden Files throughout the year in any case.

23The_Hibernator
març 13, 2019, 9:33 am

>22 mathgirl40: I'm having the same problem with my library.

24hailelib
març 13, 2019, 7:31 pm

Mine doesn't even have Summer Knight so I just went on to the next one for now.

25mathgirl40
març 23, 2019, 9:14 pm

I finished Death Masks. For some reason that I can't quite pin down, I didn't like this one as much as Summer Knight. Maybe I just find faeries more interesting than vampires?

26The_Hibernator
març 26, 2019, 5:32 am

Finally got Death Masks from the library today. I'll let you know what I think!

27h-mb
abr. 13, 2019, 1:31 pm

I'm starting Blood rites. Thomas is back. The vampire war is still raging. Ready for a new adventure!

28LisaMorr
abr. 24, 2019, 1:43 pm

I'll be starting Blood Rites as soon as I get back from this trip - should we carry on here, or on the other thread (the 'main thread') https://www.librarything.com/topic/303379# that was set up?

29mathgirl40
abr. 27, 2019, 6:40 pm

>28 LisaMorr: Good question. I guess we should wait to hear what our host decides.

I finished Blood Rites and enjoyed it very much. There are lots of interesting revelations! I don't want to say more, for fear of spoiling the book for others.

30The_Hibernator
abr. 27, 2019, 8:14 pm

I haven't made it to Blood Rites yet. Having trouble getting it from the library. And I really don't care which thread we use. It's all good!

31h-mb
maig 13, 2019, 12:49 pm

I've read Dead Beat, the seventh book in the series. Life becomes complicated now that Harry is made a Warden while he's on rather friendly terms with a demon!

32h-mb
juny 12, 2019, 3:22 pm

Hello, I finished Proven guilty. I really liked this one. Harry began as a "poor lonesome boy" in the first volume but now he's caught in a net of relationships and much more integrated in his own world.

33h-mb
Editat: set. 15, 2019, 3:36 pm

I'm feeling a bit lonely here ! I finished White night, Small favor and Turn coat. Dresden is more and more skilful with each book so it doesn't feel too much repetitive.

34LisaMorr
set. 15, 2019, 6:00 pm

>33 h-mb: Good for you! I have Proven Guilty up next, just been putting other books ahead of it. I've got so many series going on! I'll try to get to it this month and make a big push in October for more Dresden.

35AHS-Wolfy
set. 15, 2019, 7:15 pm

>33 h-mb: Just so you know, the next one in-line for you, Changes, ends on a cliff-hanger so you might not want to plan anything else to read straight after. That was an anxious year for those of us who were reading them as they were released.

36mathgirl40
set. 15, 2019, 10:39 pm

>33 h-mb: I took a break from Dresden Files to read from my Hugo and Aurora Awards voter packets, but will be getting back to the series soon. My next one is Dead Beat.

37hailelib
set. 15, 2019, 11:10 pm

I read Dead Beat a few days ago and Harry finds himself in trouble as usual. The way he finally solved the multiple problems was interesting. I may look for the next one in a couple of weeks.

38LisaMorr
oct. 30, 2019, 2:24 am

I just finished Proven Guilty and really liked it. Learning a little more about what's happening in the war with the Red Council, but still more intrigue there, then how Harry ends up with an apprentice, after taking care of lots of evil creatures (of course!).

>33 h-mb: Good to hear that the next three aren't repetitive, maybe I'll be able to slip those into the rest of my end of the year reading push.

39mathgirl40
oct. 30, 2019, 8:13 am

>38 LisaMorr: Glad to hear you liked it, as that is next on my list.

I just finished Dead Beat and really enjoyed it. It was a good October read, as it's set in the days before Hallowe'en. Also, one of the main characters is a polka band member at Oktoberfest events. My city (Kitchener-Waterloo in Ontario, Canada) has a large German population and Oktoberfest is a very big deal here!

40mathgirl40
des. 21, 2019, 1:31 pm

Unfortunately, I won't be reading any more Dresden Files this year, but I'm hoping to continue with the series next year. Tor just announced that a new novel will be published in June 2020 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the series!
https://www.tor.com/2019/12/16/jim-butchers-new-novel-peace-talks-will-publish-i...

41LisaMorr
des. 21, 2019, 4:27 pm

>40 mathgirl40: Me too! And yay for the new book!