White Night (The Dresden Files, Book 9)
by Jim Butcher
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Book Reviews of White Night (The Dresden Files, Book 9)
Book Review: White Knuckled
Summary: 4 Stars
In book nine of his fabulous Harry Dresden series, Jim Butcher offers an intriguing mix of interwoven plots. One thread concerns a noir murder mystery with Harry's half brother Thomas as the suspect. Another traces the development of Molly, Harry's new apprentice. The third is a gripping psychological thriller: is Harry losing ground in his struggle with the supernatural temptress Lasciel?
Like previous books in this series, opening the cover is like stepping on a rocket sled. Harry wisecracks and fights his way in and out of tight corners. Some of the most richly comic scenes in fantasy are here. But there is an element of self-consciousness, especially in some of the scenes with Warden Rodriguez. What works best is the murder mystery plot line--in investigating a series of apparent suicides among low-level magic practitioners, Harry is the quintessential wizardly gumshoe we know and love. The other two plots are necessary holdovers from previous books that need resolution. I would have been disappointed not to have them here, but the plot with Molly is a bit predictable. Also Harry's confrontation with Lasciel, while necessary, rang a bit flat. That's the only reason I knock off a star--in comparison to the other books in this series it's not quite a five. In all other respects, it's like a White Court vampire's kiss: seductive, addictive...and leaves you dying for more.
Book Review: Harry is wonderful, but more Thomas please!
Summary: 5 Stars
When Murphy asks Harry to look into some apparent suicides he quickly determines that they are anything but. Someone is murdering wiccan women and it appears it could have something to do with his brother, Thomas.
Although there is quite a bit in here about Harry's belief in and protective feelings for Thomas, we don't actually get to see much of the vampire himself which is kind of a bummer. However, we do get a smorgasbord of Harry's other allies with stand out performances by Ramirez and Molly, both of whom are really taking on three dimensions. This book seemed longer than the others, I'm not sure if that is really so or if it is just my interpretation. Unlike many of the Dresden books, there is one linear seeming plot without the branch offs into other matters, but the plot evolves so much over the course of the book where you wind up is nothing like where it starts.
Another fast moving, hard to put down adventure in Harry's Chicago!
Book Review: Once Again, Another Very Good Dresden Novel
Summary: 4 Stars
"White Night" is the 9th in Butcher's "Dresden Files" series (which starts with Storm Front (The Dresden Files, Book 1) if you haven't read any of the series). It takes place about a year after the events in the previous book Proven Guilty (The Dresden Files, Book 8). And, once again, if you're familiar with the Dresden novels, you'll know exactly what to expect from this one. A couple of the more notable things with this book is that it clears up a bit of the mystery surrounding Dresden's half-brother and with his (Dresden's) special coin. Quite enjoyable. So, once again, I rate another Dresden novel at a Very Good 4 stars out of 5.Book Review: The Continuing Adventures of Harry Dresden
Summary: 5 Stars
"White Night" is the ninth book in the "Dresden Files" series by Jim Butcher, following the exploits of wise-cracking Chicago Wizard, Harry Dresden. In this installation, Harry is up against a band of evil beings out to destroy the White Council of Wizards while dealing with a new apprentice with authority problems, an ex-girlfriend, and an underworld crime boss. Butcher does an excellent job of developing twists and turns in the plot while continuing to develop the characters that he's brought to life over the course of the series. While you don't have to have read the previous eight books to understand this one, I heartily recommend starting at the beginning and devouring them all. While easy reads, they're still full of action and emotion. They're hard to put down. I'm addicted.Book Review: Dresden Under Attack, Again
Summary: 5 Stars
White Night by Jim Butcher
Mysterious bad guys are killing witches. Harry and friends track them down and provoke a confrontation.
Harry Dresden is getting hard. He is finding his value system is under attack. He has to deal with his personal demons. Once again fantasy is a metaphor for life.
Harry's trust issues cause him a great deal of pain. I enjoy the realistic emotions displayed by the characters. I particularly like Harry's loyalty to his friends and theirs in return. The action and violence are typical for the Dresden files and in spite of that, quite enjoyable.
I've enjoyed every book in this series.
I highly recommend the book and the series.