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clevermird's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Harry Dresden thought he was prepared for anything - until his old nemesis, Warden Donald Morgan, shows up bleeding at his front door and begs for his help. Someone has framed Morgan for murder and he needs shelter, medical attention, and help to find the real killer. Against his better judgement, Harry says yes and in the process attracts the attention of vampires, skinwalkers, and even a private investigator.
I often struggle to review Dresden Files books simply because so little that would be relevant to a review changes between the installments. If you love the staples of the series - fast moving scenes, multiple plotlines that crash together at the end, flashy magical action scenes, snarky first-person narration, and a huge cast of characters - then you'll get what you want here. If you don't, then there is nothing in this book that will change your mind about the series.
What Turn Coat does have to offer is a bit more development on the wider word of wizards beyond Harry, including a glimpse at the White Council headquarters, as well as some development on Morgan and a few other unexpected side characters. Molly and Mouse continue to be a source of side hilarity and there are several moments at the end that are truly heartfelt if you've grown attached to the characters - both positive and negative.
My biggest complaint about the book is related to my complaint about Small Favor - when I reviewed that book, I felt that there were several plotlines left unsatisfyingly unresolved, more so than is usual for the series, and none of them really moved forward in Turn Coat. Apart from a quick mention, we get no insight into how Michael and Charity are faring, nor is there any insight as to the possible consequences of The Archive's traumatic experience at the hands of Nicodemus. While the focus obviously lies elsewhere, with the amount of time that's apparently passed between the two books, it would have been nice to have a bit of an update.
But although some of the weaknesses of such an expansive series are starting to show, Turn Coat is another solid read for fans of Harry and company and promises both excitement and emotion aplenty.
I often struggle to review Dresden Files books simply because so little that would be relevant to a review changes between the installments. If you love the staples of the series - fast moving scenes, multiple plotlines that crash together at the end, flashy magical action scenes, snarky first-person narration, and a huge cast of characters - then you'll get what you want here. If you don't, then there is nothing in this book that will change your mind about the series.
What Turn Coat does have to offer is a bit more development on the wider word of wizards beyond Harry, including a glimpse at the White Council headquarters, as well as some development on Morgan and a few other unexpected side characters. Molly and Mouse continue to be a source of side hilarity and there are several moments at the end that are truly heartfelt if you've grown attached to the characters - both positive and negative.
My biggest complaint about the book is related to my complaint about Small Favor - when I reviewed that book, I felt that there were several plotlines left unsatisfyingly unresolved, more so than is usual for the series, and none of them really moved forward in Turn Coat. Apart from a quick mention, we get no insight into how Michael and Charity are faring, nor is there any insight as to the possible consequences of The Archive's traumatic experience at the hands of Nicodemus. While the focus obviously lies elsewhere, with the amount of time that's apparently passed between the two books, it would have been nice to have a bit of an update.
But although some of the weaknesses of such an expansive series are starting to show, Turn Coat is another solid read for fans of Harry and company and promises both excitement and emotion aplenty.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Blood, and Gore
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Rape, Sexual assault, and Death
Minor: Police brutality
sexualedward's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Probably the saddest ending to any Dresden book so far. But I really did liked it.
The books are have started to get less self contained and I am here for it.
Butcher is continuing the trend of taking a character I originally disliked/hated, making me like the, and then promptly killing them.
Sweet Lord, I love this series.
The books are have started to get less self contained and I am here for it.
Butcher is continuing the trend of taking a character I originally disliked/hated, making me like the, and then promptly killing them.
Sweet Lord, I love this series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Cursing, Death, and Gun violence
Minor: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Cannibalism, Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Racial slurs, Rape, Blood, Gore, Sexual content, Police brutality, Sexual assault, and War
storyphile's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore
Moderate: Sexual content
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