Blood Rites (The Dresden Files, Book 6)
by Jim Butcher
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Book Reviews of Blood Rites (The Dresden Files, Book 6)
Book Review: More Harry situations...
Summary: 5 Stars
Wowsers. Mr. Butcher just keeps raising the bar in this series. I found this book to be the most rewarding and tightly-plotted of the Dresden books so far. Lots of questions are answered, while dangling plot threads from two and three books ago are woven back in. And yet, the more that's revealed about Harry's world (and his place in it), the more mysteries arise.
One particularly interesting and insightful bit (especially in a "fantasy" novel with vampires, magic and whatnot) is the commentary on the porno industry and its shaping of human expectations of sexual behavior and relationships for malevolent purpose. Some of the earlier books might be merely "fun reads," but this one tackles some issues that are worth talking about, and does so intelligently. And it does so in a, well, fun read.
Not to mention the characters' growth! Sheesh! Six books of Harry and Murphy, and we're still just scratching the surface. Well, we're a little deeper than the epidermis at this point (might actually be drawing blood, if you'll forgive the analogy), but you get the sense that there's still a long way to go yet before we really get to the meat...
Book Review: Harry's gotten much better...
Summary: 5 Stars
I must admit that the first three Dresden books were merely average. What kept me was Butcher's inventive approach to how the magic works and the lovable-ness of Harry himself. But the plots seemed a bit formulaic and having Harry constantly on the edge of death in perilous situations with powers tremendously greater than his own in addition to the fact that he was perpetually terribly weakened... well, that got old quick.
However, starting with Book 4, things changed dramatically and the books became SO much more interesting. Butcher has added in more mythology and magic and Harry's personal life is taking center stage, the storytelling is just so much more compelling.
And Blood Rites in particular has some shocking personal revelations for Harry. I read that bit on the back of the book and thought, "oh yeah, it'll be nothing..." But it was shocking, so much so that I gasped out loud. But the events in the book just bring the reader closer to Harry and bring depth and emotion to the whole story.
I've loved the last three Dresden novels, this one most especially. I'm looking forward to the next one!
Book Review: Non Stop action and revelations for Harry.
Summary: 5 Stars
Thomas, vampire of the white court has helped Harry in the past and is now calling in his favours to get Harry to investigate a lethal case of evil eye happening on a friend's "adult" film set. It seems a simple request - stop the hex and find the bad guys.
Then the Black Court vampires hit town and start attempting to kill Harry - he's target no.1 and the vampire-wizard war is still on. Like all the other books in this series, this is novel moves along at a quick pace with poor Harry getting bashed by one set of bad guys after another. Harry also finds out family secrets from an unexpected source that will change his life, and the way he views the world forever.
These continue to be well written mystery-action and magic novels that build on one another. While this could be read alone, these books are best read in sequence as Harry's reactions make more sense when you understand the implications of his past cases. I'm very much looking forward to the next book in this series.
Book Review: Hooray, Harry gets a dog!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have thoroughly enjoyed all of the books in this series. But, frankly poor Harry didnt really seem to have a life until this episode. He may have lots of power as a wizard and certainly lots of adventure in dealing with the "dark side", but something was definitely missing. As a dog lover myself I was delighted at the addition of "Mouse", not to mention Thomas the vampire. I liked Mouse immediately as a puppy with attitude. Somehow these additions provide a needed softening of Harry's edges and relieve some of the depression and dissatisfaction at the end of the other stories. I am also happy about the further rounding out of Murphy's character and the underlying possibilities between her and Harry.
I hope all of this means further continuation of the stories and further developments of the characters. I enjoyed this book the best of the six I have read so far and am looking forward anxiously to new additions to the series.
Book Review: a great read
Summary: 5 Stars
If you are new to the series, I would recommend starting at the beginning with Storm Front. That being said, this book is awesome. Please don't be put off by the "similarities" to the Harry Potter books. Having read both, I can assure you the only similarity is in the name and that both use magic. After that they are not similar at all and personally, Harry Dresden is way cooler!!!
While this book isn't my favorite of the series, I am very happy with the fact that Butcher seems to be taking it to the next level and really developing Harry's character. And I especially like the added depth to Thomas, since he's one cool vampire.
My one complaint, and it really is rather groundless, is the WARNING DO NOT CONTINUE TO READ IF YOU HAVEN'T READ DEATH MASKS--way Butcher seems to be perhaps moving towards having Harry become involved with the Fallen.
Anyways, read these books!