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Top Five Books of 2018 (187) Books Read in 2019 (291) Actualmente no hay Conversaciones sobre este libro. ![]() ![]() 3.5 stars Advance copy provided by NetGalley. This is one of those times that I wish GR had half stars. This collection deserves better than 3 stars (at least my 3-star rating), but I don’t know if it really deserves 4. I’ll break it down by story, do some Goodreads math, and see how it comes out. "Fistful of Warlocks"—3.5 stars. Loved the idea, but it was a little underdeveloped. "B is for Bigfoot"— 3 stars. I remember my rating from when I read it the first time in Working for Bigfoot. "AAAA Wizardry"— 3 stars. Interesting concept, but a little short on development. "I was a Teenage Bigfoot"—see above "Curses"—1 star. Harry at his leering worst. It was a fun idea, but I couldn't get past how many times Dresden had to comment on a female character's body. "Even Hand"—4 stars. Getting a story from Marcone’s POV was fun, and the last few lines gave it a nice, ominous turn and a reminder of why we can't root for this guy. "Bigfoot on Campus"—4 stars. Again, from memory. "Bombshells"—3.5 stars. I actually like Butcher writing in Molly’s voice for the most part, but it was irritating that her hotness had to figure into her success in the case. "Cold Case"—4 stars. Another from Molly’s POV with some shocking things associated with her role as the Winter Lady that I’m still sorting out my feelings about. "Day One"—3.5 stars. Nice to get one from Butters’ POV, but was a little too short to be developed enough. "Zoo Day"—5 stars. My favorite of the collection, alternating between Harry’s, Maggie’s and Mouse’s (Mouse!!) POVs. Loved it. OK, if I add those up and carry the star (insert old school sci-fi computer sound effects)...ah, yes. My calculations are correct. 3.5 stars, rounding up to 4. What I liked the most about this collection was getting all the new POVs. "Curses" sure was a stinker, though. Reading these made me realize I really need to re-read the series before the next novel comes out. These stories reminded me of a lot that I’d forgotten. Short story collections have a poor track record for me. I often really enjoy only one out of every six or more in a book, and since this one is expensive as ebooks go, I put it on my wishlist and kinda forgot about it, until some awesome friends gifted it to me for my birthday. My husband got to it before I did, and tore through it in record time, and loved it. And I? I hereby declare that this is one of the best birthday presents I've ever received. I wasn't blown away by every story, but they are all good. And the last one, "Zoo Day"? A stunner. Yes, you really need to be current with the series to enjoy these stories, particularly the last few. If you haven't read The Dresden Files series, I envy you. sin reseñas | añadir una reseña
Pertenece a las seriesHarry Dresden (Short Story Collection 2) ContieneJury Duty por Jim Butcher Zoo Day por Jim Butcher Day One por Jim Butcher Cold Case por Jim Butcher A Questionable Client [short story] por Ilona Andrews (indirecto) Beknighted [short story] por Deidre Knight (indirecto) God's Creatures [short story] por Carrie Vaughn (indirecto) Premios
Fantasy.
Fiction.
Short Stories.
HTML:An all-new Dresden Files story headlines this urban fantasy short story collection starring the Windy City's favorite wizard. The world of Harry Dresden, Chicago's only professional wizard, is rife with intrigue—and creatures of all supernatural stripes. And you'll make their intimate acquaintance as Harry delves into the dark side of truth, justice, and the American way in this must-have short story collection. From the Wild West to the bleachers at Wrigley Field, humans, zombies, incubi, and even fey royalty appear, ready to blur the line between friend and foe. In the never-before-published "Zoo Day," Harry treads new ground as a dad, while fan-favorite characters Molly Carpenter, his onetime apprentice, White Council Warden Anastasia Luccio, and even Bigfoot stalk through the pages of more classic tales. With twelve stories in all, Brief Cases offers both longtime fans and first-time readers tantalizing glimpses into Harry's funny, gritty, and unforgettable realm, whetting their appetites for more to come from the wizard with a heart of gold. Collection includes: A FISTFUL OF WARLOCKS (from Straight Outta Tombstone, edited by David Boon), read by Cassandra Campbell B IS FOR BIGFOOT (from Under My Hat: Tales from the Cauldron, edited by Jonathan Strahan), read by James Marsters AAAA WIZARDRY (from the Dresden Files RPG), read by James Marsters I WAS A TEENAGE BIGFOOT (from Blood Lite 3: Aftertaste, edited by Kevin J. Anderson), read by James Marsters CURSES (from The Naked City, edited by Ellen Datlow), read by James Marsters EVEN HAND (from Dark and Stormy Knights, edited by P. N. Elrodread), read by Jim Butcher BIGFOOT ON CAMPUS (from Hex Appeal, edited by P. N. Elrod), read by James Marsters BOMBSHELLS (from Dangerous Women, edited by George R. R. Martin and Gardner Dozois), read by Julia Whelan COLD CASE (from Shadowed Souls, edited by Jim Butcher and Kerrie Hughes), read by Julia Whelan JURY DUTY (from Unbound, edited by Shawn Speakman), read by James Marsters DAY ONE (from Unfettered II, edited by Shawn Speakman), read by Oliver Wyman ZOO DAY (original), read by James Marsters *The author’s note that precede each story will be read by the author.. No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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