Storm Front

[amanda_in_pajamas]

Title: Storm Front (Book 1/11 in the Dresden Files series)
Author: Jim Butcher
Number of Pages: 308
Genre: Mystery/Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Book Number/Goal: 30/50 in 2009

Review: This wasn't quite what I expected, but once I made the adjustment, I found it quite entertaining. I think a friend of mine put it best when she said it was Harry Potter meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I'm a big fan of the dry wit/sarcasm, and even found the old cliches funny. I really liked the dynamic between Dresden and Murphy. I'm hoping that relationship continues to develop. I have a feeling I'm going to start shipping them, though I'd be happy with just a stable friendship.

I have not seen the TV series, but I hear that it's quite a bit different from the books, so I'm not quite sure I want to watch. I definitely want to keep reading the series though.

Comments

[worldstosee]

Someday soon I need to get around to reading that book! It's in my stack of books to read at least.

[amanda_in_pajamas]

When I did a poll asking which book series I should start, this won hands-down. It was definitely an adjustment to what I had just been reading (Scarpetta series), but once I got in to it, I really enjoyed it. It is by no-means an "intellectual" book. Going in with that mindset, I thought it was quite humerus. It was definitely over-the-top at times, but that just added to its charm, imo.

[vanbrusage]

I LOVE this series so far! I need to read the 6th book soon. Thanks for the review and the reminder! :)

[amanda_in_pajamas]

I'm impatiently waiting for book 2 to arrive. (Is it Tuesday yet? Is it Tuesday yet? ... )

I'm rather addicted to buying books, so I've had to limit myself to purchasing only one new (hardcover) book a week. It's going to take me all summer to get through the series. I may cheat and look for them at the library though, lol. I'm not sure I can pace myself that much.

[vanbrusage]

LOL! I know what you mean. I am starting this thing where I have to read five of my books before I can buy another book. This is going to be be difficult...lol!

[augustfalcon]

I think the series gets significantly better as it goes along; I wasn't a big fan at first but I love it now. If you like it already you should definitely read the rest.