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4.25 AVERAGE
4.25 AVERAGE
Had alot going on that fulfilled things set up in peace talks but I think really should have been a single book
Can't wait for mirror mirror
Can't wait for mirror mirror
I thought this was the final book in the series and was really confused at all the threads that kept getting opened up.
Also i can't believe how intense Harry was in the last book about his weird brain baby, and in this book he literally mentions her once in the first chapter, gives her a stupid name, then never thinks about her again. Only shows concern for his 'real' child in later chapters. Seems really weird and doesn't fit with my idea of how Harry would act.
I probably had other thoughts about the plots and characters while reading it in the moment, but that bit is the only real thing I took away from it all.
Also i can't believe how intense Harry was in the last book about his weird brain baby, and in this book he literally mentions her once in the first chapter, gives her a stupid name, then never thinks about her again. Only shows concern for his 'real' child in later chapters. Seems really weird and doesn't fit with my idea of how Harry would act.
I probably had other thoughts about the plots and characters while reading it in the moment, but that bit is the only real thing I took away from it all.
adventurous
medium-paced
I found it pretty ballsy for the author to write the entire novel as one big battle, especially, when I don't find him particularly good at writing action. I think that the ending of the book made a little reset to the series that was much needed.
Ok, yes the "power-creep" is real. Hell, butcher basically invented the reason for the term in modern literary fantasy circles. That said, these books do every single thing they're supposed to so very well. I mean... I cant recall any series half so long (perhaps abercrombie?) That I'm effortlessly going to pick up knowing that I'll enjoy from front to back.
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I think I would have rated this a 5 star is some things hadn’t been dropped in the end. There was so much going on that it was hard to process it all and there were so many deaths. I’m still tearing up over the most painful one for me and after being Harry being thwarted from enacting vengeance, I’m not sure the one responsible for that death will be held accountable. They weren’t by the time the book was finished, and I’m bitter about it. Very very bitter. I’m actually kinda confused about the Thomas situation and the weird twist at the end as to why he did what he did. That seemed only vaguely familiar and I’ve been listening to these books almost back to back and I feel like I’m missing important info somewhere. I’m sure I’ll continue with the series because I love Harry but I gotta say I’m not a fan of the fae, so ever since he became the Winter Knight it’s been more of a struggle for me. I miss the more madcap adventures he used to get into when there was a whole lot less of Mab and her ilk and a whole lot more of Mouse and Murphy and creatures trying to tear apart the blue Beetle.
I didn't love this book. There was so much going on in the first half of the book. It was hard to keep everything straight. Then, the scene with Murph is where it picked up for me, but only slightly.
I will give it to Jim Butcher. He knows how to wrap up his books and leave a few questions for the next one. I need him to release the next book to make up for the majority of this book.
I can't believe I'm caught up with the series now!
I will give it to Jim Butcher. He knows how to wrap up his books and leave a few questions for the next one. I need him to release the next book to make up for the majority of this book.
I can't believe I'm caught up with the series now!
adventurous
funny
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Battle Ground, another addition to the Dresden Files. It's book 17 a lot of the usual Dresden content is here. However, there are a few things I want to note.
First, this and Peace Talks are essentially one book, split into two. This meant Peace Talk ended without any real conclusions, and Battle Grounds jumps right into a bunch of action, but lacks any of the build up of the previous book. I don't really feel this split was necessary, it would have made for a longer book, but a better reading experience.
With several months between when I read Peace Talks and Battle Ground, I found the big twist at the end lacked any real impact. Several of the beings I had to remind myself who they were, and it created just a disjointed reading experience.
Battle Ground is at its best showcasing Dresden's supporting cast. During a LOT of the book, Dresden feels more like a supporting observer, watching his bad ass friends and allies get thumped and fight back. This isn't necessarily bad, but every other Dresden book Dresden felt at the core of the progression and choices, this one he felt more along for the ride.
That said, there are some amazing moments in this book, and some deep emotional blows, that make the reading experience enjoyable.
Perhaps what this book does best is deliver some hard emotional hits to Dresden, but then highlight the ways he has grown as a person and in emotional maturity, in his reactions to said moments. Particularly when compared to similar events from earlier in the series.(Hopefully that makes sense, trying to avoid spoilers)
I do think Dresden files is suffering a little from power creep and too many villain groups. Battle Ground has a literal ancient Titan, as well as demi-gods and other divine beings duking it out. Dresden is severely out classed. I often find myself missing those quiet moments of PI investigations at a horror convention which will never return .
Overall, it was a fun read, but I don't think anywhere near the best the series has to offer.
First, this and Peace Talks are essentially one book, split into two. This meant Peace Talk ended without any real conclusions, and Battle Grounds jumps right into a bunch of action, but lacks any of the build up of the previous book. I don't really feel this split was necessary, it would have made for a longer book, but a better reading experience.
With several months between when I read Peace Talks and Battle Ground, I found the big twist at the end lacked any real impact. Several of the beings I had to remind myself who they were, and it created just a disjointed reading experience.
Battle Ground is at its best showcasing Dresden's supporting cast. During a LOT of the book, Dresden feels more like a supporting observer, watching his bad ass friends and allies get thumped and fight back. This isn't necessarily bad, but every other Dresden book Dresden felt at the core of the progression and choices, this one he felt more along for the ride.
That said, there are some amazing moments in this book, and some deep emotional blows, that make the reading experience enjoyable.
Perhaps what this book does best is deliver some hard emotional hits to Dresden, but then highlight the ways he has grown as a person and in emotional maturity, in his reactions to said moments. Particularly when compared to similar events from earlier in the series.(Hopefully that makes sense, trying to avoid spoilers)
I do think Dresden files is suffering a little from power creep and too many villain groups. Battle Ground has a literal ancient Titan, as well as demi-gods and other divine beings duking it out. Dresden is severely out classed. I often find myself missing those quiet moments of PI investigations at a horror convention which will never return .
Overall, it was a fun read, but I don't think anywhere near the best the series has to offer.