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tmdavis's review against another edition
4.0
This is the graphic novel version of Jim Butcher's first book. Not bad at all. Seeing Toot Toot and Bob illustrated on the page was great.
Not a complete rendering of the whole book. Must wait for volume 2.
Not a complete rendering of the whole book. Must wait for volume 2.
rouver's review against another edition
3.0
This is part 1 of a two volume set that is basically an illustrated Cliff Notes of the first novel in Butcher's Dresden series, [b:Storm Front|47212|Storm Front (The Dresden Files, #1)|Jim Butcher|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1419456275s/47212.jpg|1137060]. It's been long enough since I read it, that it was a nice way to refresh my memory. You're not going to get quite as clear a picture of Harry's personality in such a shortened version of the story, or the complicated relationship he has with Karrin Murphy, but it still works.
Harry Dresden is a practicing wizard in Chicago. He occasionally is called in to be a consultant for the police department on anything that can't be explained by science. When Murphy comes across the murder of two lovers whose hearts exploded out of their chests in the middle of a night of passion, Dresden is the first person she calls.
The illustrations were good. Syaf is talented & did a good job of creating characters that were fairly similar to those I'd envisioned from reading the books. Like most, however, he tended toward the waifish-angular-super-hot body choice for women. I always thought Murphy was shorter and rounder than drawn. His interpretation of the vampire Bianca (in both her forms) was perfect, however.
If you're not going to take the time to read the novels, or you've read them & want a recap, I'd definitely recommend them. Otherwise, go & read the full length novels first. THEN come and enjoy these illustrated versions.
Harry Dresden is a practicing wizard in Chicago. He occasionally is called in to be a consultant for the police department on anything that can't be explained by science. When Murphy comes across the murder of two lovers whose hearts exploded out of their chests in the middle of a night of passion, Dresden is the first person she calls.
The illustrations were good. Syaf is talented & did a good job of creating characters that were fairly similar to those I'd envisioned from reading the books. Like most, however, he tended toward the waifish-angular-super-hot body choice for women. I always thought Murphy was shorter and rounder than drawn. His interpretation of the vampire Bianca (in both her forms) was perfect, however.
If you're not going to take the time to read the novels, or you've read them & want a recap, I'd definitely recommend them. Otherwise, go & read the full length novels first. THEN come and enjoy these illustrated versions.
buuboobaby's review against another edition
I enjoyed my introduction to The Dresden Files. I want to read more! Wondering how the series stayed under my radar for so long.
raciethereader's review against another edition
4.0
I read the graphic novel along with the book and it really enhanced the reading experience, especially the last chapter of the graphic novel.
zams's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This kept me so glued to it that I almost finished it in one sitting. Murder-mystery paired with magic and humour sprinkled about, what more could one want from quick literary entertainment.
I listened to this as an audio book, and it kept me entertained throughout the 8 hours I cleaned my kitchen, so that's definitly something.
I listened to this as an audio book, and it kept me entertained throughout the 8 hours I cleaned my kitchen, so that's definitly something.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Gun violence and Sexual content
Minor: Vomit
shinychick's review against another edition
3.0
Loved it. Mildly disappointed/annoyed that it's in two parts, but the art is good and the story is solid.
heregrim's review against another edition
5.0
It had all the best lines I remember and the story is all still there. I enjoyed it a lot.
angelerin's review against another edition
5.0
I just love The Dresden Files! The artwork in this is pretty darn good. I would definitely recommend people read the actual book first though. :)