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A review by fishbelly
Changes by Jim Butcher
4.0
Harry Dresden is back for his latest adventure, and as the title implies, he is in for some serious changes. His ex-lover Susan, now "half" Red Court vampire has returned with some startling news--
(*spoiler*)
When she left Harry 8 years ago, she was pregnant with his child. His daughter Maggie has been kidnapped, and she wants his help to get her back. Ariana Ortega, duchess of the Red Court has kidnapped Harry's child, intent on the revenge for the death of her husband by Harry's hand.
From there, Changes proceeds as you would expect for a Dresden novel, for the most part. Perhaps Butcher himself has sensed some of the stagnation of the series, because the title is "Changes" for a reason. With a "I'll show them" attitude, Butcher puts Dresden through hell (like always), but creates wholesale changes in almost every aspect of Harry's life along the way.
Many of the series' characters make appearances, but for the most part the story focuses on Harry, Molly, and Susan.
If you are a fan of the series, then you will most probably enjoy this latest adventure, though I suspect some fans will be upset by many of the changes during the novel. If you're not a fan, then stay clear of this book. Book 12 of a series is not the place to begin!
It was a fun romp, and Butcher definitely changed things up like I've been wanting for years. In the end, however, it felt a bit like the middle story of a trilogy--much of it feels like a set-up for what's to come, including a HUGE cliffhanger ending that is sure to piss off many devoted fans.
Can't wait to read the next book.
(*spoiler*)
When she left Harry 8 years ago, she was pregnant with his child. His daughter Maggie has been kidnapped, and she wants his help to get her back. Ariana Ortega, duchess of the Red Court has kidnapped Harry's child, intent on the revenge for the death of her husband by Harry's hand.
From there, Changes proceeds as you would expect for a Dresden novel, for the most part. Perhaps Butcher himself has sensed some of the stagnation of the series, because the title is "Changes" for a reason. With a "I'll show them" attitude, Butcher puts Dresden through hell (like always), but creates wholesale changes in almost every aspect of Harry's life along the way.
Many of the series' characters make appearances, but for the most part the story focuses on Harry, Molly, and Susan.
If you are a fan of the series, then you will most probably enjoy this latest adventure, though I suspect some fans will be upset by many of the changes during the novel. If you're not a fan, then stay clear of this book. Book 12 of a series is not the place to begin!
It was a fun romp, and Butcher definitely changed things up like I've been wanting for years. In the end, however, it felt a bit like the middle story of a trilogy--much of it feels like a set-up for what's to come, including a HUGE cliffhanger ending that is sure to piss off many devoted fans.
Can't wait to read the next book.