Small Favor (The Dresden Files, Book 10)
by Jim Butcher
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Author: Jim ButcherEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-03-03
ISBN: 0451462009
Number of pages: 560
Publisher: Roc
Book Reviews of Small Favor (The Dresden Files, Book 10)
Book Review: Evolutionary Book in the Series
Summary: 4 Stars
The one other novel where the Summer/Winter conflict was the major plot point (Summer Knight, Book 4) was probably my second least favorite of the series (least favorite was Blood Rites, Book 6), so I did not have high hopes for Small Favor (Book 10). And I'm on record in my review of Fool Moon that I'm not a fan of another character in this novel, Marcone. So I was really surprised that this turned out to be my favorite book of the series yet.
I thought Butcher's use of humor was more balanced and less forced, his spin on the foes hunting Dresden was imaginative and amusing, and the main character, Harry, as written actually seemed to be changing, evolving into a more mature and therefore formidable wizard. The city of Chicago actually seemed more real than in any other book in the series although I really so wish Butcher would have someone in the series eat more than just junk food. When I go through Chicago, I eat so much of so many different ethnic dishes, it takes a week for my jaw muscles to recover. Back on point, the main plot was written and executed well, and the new plotlines hint at some new possible roads Butcher may travel with the series. I prepared to read Small Favor by rereading all the previous books and I felt that was a good thing to do. I was able to see how the series characters were mostly unchanging up until around Dead Beat (Book 7) where Butcher starts to shake things up and hint at the end game for Harry.
While I have no real complaints about Small Favor, I do think that it's taken too long for Butcher to address the traitor to the Wizards in the series, hinted at way back in Summer Knight, to be (hopefully) rectified in Turn Coat, Book 11 (which I'm reading now). Another issue not addressed in a timely manner is Harry's family history, specifically more background on his mother, father, godmother and Justine, his first mentor, which I believe Harry would have investigated by now. Other than those minor, unrelated to the story issues, I believe you'll enjoy this new chapter in the life and times of Harry Dresden and I look forward to reading a series that I believe I will reread many, many times over the years.
Summary of Small Favor (The Dresden Files, Book 10)
THE New York Times Bestseller
Harry Dresden?s life finally seems to be calming down?until a shadow from the past returns. Mab, monarch of the Sidhe Winter Court, calls in an old favor from Harry?one small favor that will trap him between a nightmarish foe and an equally deadly ally, and that will strain his skills?and loyalties?to their very limits.
Harry Dresden?s life finally seems to be calming down?until a shadow from the past returns. Mab, monarch of the Sidhe Winter Court, calls in an old favor from Harry?one small favor that will trap him between a nightmarish foe and an equally deadly ally, and that will strain his skills?and loyalties?to their very limits.
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