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annchoviereads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
brewsandbooks's review
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
lali0210's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
psoglav's review against another edition
4.0
UKUPNA OCENA (overall rating) - 4
Radnja (story) - 4
Likovi (characters) - 4
Pripovedanje (writing style) - 4
Okruženje (setting) - 3.5
Misterija, magija i atmosfera krimića... Mešavina Feliksa Kastora i Noćne straže, lako za čitanje i veoma zanimljivo.
Radnja (story) - 4
Likovi (characters) - 4
Pripovedanje (writing style) - 4
Okruženje (setting) - 3.5
Misterija, magija i atmosfera krimića... Mešavina Feliksa Kastora i Noćne straže, lako za čitanje i veoma zanimljivo.
peterkeep's review against another edition
3.0
I finally read Dresden! I haven't read much urban fantasy, and this is one of the main staples of the genre, so I'm glad to have dipped my toes.
I knew a lot about the series before I picked it up -- I know that the first few books are a bit "lacking" compared to the rest of the series, and that the main character grows a bit and develops a bit more. Also, the story apparently introduces some bigger plot arcs. Whatever.
For this book, I liked it enough. It was snappy and cynical and quick. I liked Dresden's main character narration, although I don't love him as a character...I don't know how to justify that in my head, but it is what it is. He's a bit one-dimensional for now, and kind of a cliche "white knight" type of dude.
That was really my main gripe with the book. For the most part, everything else seemed promising. I don't normally love traditional wizard type spell magic, but the P.I./special investigator angle was a nice way of making up for that. I'll definitely read more of the series, but certainly won't make it a huge priority where it jumps up my to-read list.
I knew a lot about the series before I picked it up -- I know that the first few books are a bit "lacking" compared to the rest of the series, and that the main character grows a bit and develops a bit more. Also, the story apparently introduces some bigger plot arcs. Whatever.
For this book, I liked it enough. It was snappy and cynical and quick. I liked Dresden's main character narration, although I don't love him as a character...I don't know how to justify that in my head, but it is what it is. He's a bit one-dimensional for now, and kind of a cliche "white knight" type of dude.
That was really my main gripe with the book. For the most part, everything else seemed promising. I don't normally love traditional wizard type spell magic, but the P.I./special investigator angle was a nice way of making up for that. I'll definitely read more of the series, but certainly won't make it a huge priority where it jumps up my to-read list.
harleyrae's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book! I found Harry Dresden to be a very relatable and likable character, I loved the story line it kept me wanting to know more the entire time, this was just such an easy and fun read.
All in all I LOVED this book and can't wait to continue on with the series. The has become one of my favorite books of the year.
All in all I LOVED this book and can't wait to continue on with the series. The has become one of my favorite books of the year.
lkubed's review
4.0
Really enjoy this series; fun, smart-ass kind of writing; book noir with a side of fantasy - elves, demons and the like
bookish_withsky's review
4.0
Is it appropriate to rate a book 4 ⭐ mostly due to the audio book narrator being a 10\10? Listen, the book itself is fairly good, definitely a fun and quick read. But that narration really takes it to the next level.
lady_n_beautiful_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0