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At times grew restless, but the writer's style was expert and the protagonist was incredibly likable. A pet peeve is some of the other characters got on my nerves with their annoying misunderstandings, but otherwise a good start to the series. Will try the second one.
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Jun 02, 2012
Carrie
rated it
really liked it
Shelves:
mystery-thriller,
wizards,
magic,
parnormal,
vampire,
mystery,
urban-fantasy,
part-of-a-series,
1st-in-a-series,
supernatural
Harry is great. I love his sense of humor. Can't wait to read the next book.
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I found this book to be incredibly boring. The hero, Harry Dresden, is a piddling wizard who needs a faery spirit to help create all potions. He is more like a bungling idiot than a wizard. In every chapter of the book, someone or something is out to kill him. Harry didn't have a prayer of investigating the magical homicides for always trying to protect himself mentally and/or physically from all the attacks. It was beyond annoying to try to read this book and figure out the mystery with all the
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Aug 06, 2011
Marla
rated it
really liked it
Shelves:
paranormal,
mystery,
magic,
fantasy,
vampires,
series,
made-me-laugh,
adult,
science-fiction,
demons
Action-packed quick read filled with snarky comments and some serious magic. This book reminded me of The Hollows series by Kim Harrison, but Harry is a better wizard than Rachel Morgan is a witch. And he's also a better detective.
4.5 stars because (view spoiler)
Likes:
* Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden, Wizard, Chicago, IL
* Harry is the only openly practicing wizard in the country
* Fedora and duster (film noir detective & cowboy)
* Pretty bookcover
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4.5 stars because (view spoiler)
Likes:
* Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden, Wizard, Chicago, IL
* Harry is the only openly practicing wizard in the country
* Fedora and duster (film noir detective & cowboy)
* Pretty bookcover
(vi ...more
Listened to this on the ipod--James Marsters is amazing! Not sure I would have enjoyed it as much if I had read it.
little dry for my taste.
I found this book to be a quick and enjoyable read overall. I look forward to reading the 2nd book in the series.
Dec 05, 2009
Lacy Huddleston
marked it as to-read
Feb 27, 2017
Amanda A
rated it
really liked it
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Mar 13, 2017
Tinasinfocastle
marked it as to-read
