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4.25 AVERAGE
4.25 AVERAGE
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This completely makes up for how weak the previous book was. One of the best books in the entire series. Awesome!
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What a ride. The duology started in Peace Talks ends in Battleground, and shifting from the more detective work traditionally found in the Dresden novels, book 17 changes the narrative track of the Dresden Files by focusing on the Battle for Chicago against a Titan, and we also see Harry come into his own in terms of power. This Harry Dresden has changed since we met him in Changes, one who wields both the mantle of the Winter Knight and can wield Soulfire.
The book essentially picks up right where Peace Talks ends, and follows Dresden returning to Chicago to take on the Fomor led by the Titan. As the battle rages and allies from across the previous Dresden files arrive to assist, it becomes clear that this book will change the pace, trajectory and tenor of the Dresden Files moving forward.
One thing that happens in the middle of the book, and that still doesn’t add up in my mind is Butcher having Murphy killed by Rawlings - and the subsequent ignorance of it in the text even in the wrap up. Murphy is killed ending a 17 novel run in the Dresden Files, and a character death that will fundamentally change how Dresden functions and operates. Also, Rawlings disappeared in the midst of the battle, and even six months after the novel ends with the short story, we don’t know what becomes of him and his “punishment” for killing Murphy.
Another change from previous Dresden novels is the setting for the next phase in the Files - the introduction of the Librarians from the LoC who catalog magic and protect the mortal world; Justine being possessed by a Walker, one of the beings long seen as a nemesis to Dresden from book one, and the reason that Thomas is trapped in his stasis in the island; Marcone becoming a member of the Order of the Blackened Denarius; Drakul taking the bodies of two White Council wizards and escaping; Harry being kicked out of the White Council and losing his position as Warden; and finally, Lara Raith and him being engaged during his period of mourning for a year (with six months remaining) - setting up the next phase of the Dresden Files in book 18, 19 and 20.
Though slightly put off by one event, I am looking forward to the next phase of books in the Dresden Files!
The book essentially picks up right where Peace Talks ends, and follows Dresden returning to Chicago to take on the Fomor led by the Titan. As the battle rages and allies from across the previous Dresden files arrive to assist, it becomes clear that this book will change the pace, trajectory and tenor of the Dresden Files moving forward.
One thing that happens in the middle of the book, and that still doesn’t add up in my mind is Butcher having Murphy killed by Rawlings - and the subsequent ignorance of it in the text even in the wrap up. Murphy is killed ending a 17 novel run in the Dresden Files, and a character death that will fundamentally change how Dresden functions and operates. Also, Rawlings disappeared in the midst of the battle, and even six months after the novel ends with the short story, we don’t know what becomes of him and his “punishment” for killing Murphy.
Another change from previous Dresden novels is the setting for the next phase in the Files - the introduction of the Librarians from the LoC who catalog magic and protect the mortal world; Justine being possessed by a Walker, one of the beings long seen as a nemesis to Dresden from book one, and the reason that Thomas is trapped in his stasis in the island; Marcone becoming a member of the Order of the Blackened Denarius; Drakul taking the bodies of two White Council wizards and escaping; Harry being kicked out of the White Council and losing his position as Warden; and finally, Lara Raith and him being engaged during his period of mourning for a year (with six months remaining) - setting up the next phase of the Dresden Files in book 18, 19 and 20.
Though slightly put off by one event, I am looking forward to the next phase of books in the Dresden Files!