Death Masks (The Dresden Files, Book 5) by Jim Butcher
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Book Reviews of Death Masks (The Dresden Files, Book 5)
Book Review: One of a Kind
Summary: 5 Stars
It's been a long time since I've read a book this amazing. To be more specific, it was when I first read "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire." That was seven years ago.
I forgot how good it feels to fall in love with a book.
Jim Butcher has managed to weave together everything I could possibly want from a story. His plot is well-paced, his hero is astoundingly witty, and his action scenes make me grip the pages of the book with sweaty fingers. There's beauty in every paragraph.
In "Death Masks," many of my favorite characters make a return, such as Michael (*finally*, a Christian character who is neither evil nor insane) and Thomas (how can anyone *not* love an ambiguous vampire?). We're also introduced to several new characters who are every bit as delightful as the protagonist himself. I even enjoyed the presense of some returning characters I did not like in previous books.
When I finally put "Death Masks" down, I sat in silence for several minutes, just thinking about what a great story I'd finished. Thank you, Jim Butcher.
Book Review: If you've lost it Harry will find it......
Summary: 5 Stars
The Shroud of Turin has been stolen and Harry Dresden is on the case. Dodging demons, vampires and the police as his own past comes back to haunt him. This is another well paced installment of the Dresden Chonicles. Susan, Harry's ex-girlfriend is also back on the scene to complicate what is already proving to be another deadly assignment for Harry and his friends.These books continue to be entertaining and well written. However, I have to say that if I had a quarter of the stress in my life that Harry has to put up with, I'd be a puddle on the pavement. I'm looking forward to the next installment of this series, and to see where the vampire war leads Harry - so far its a stalemate with mixed results, though the more you find out about the Red Court vampires you realize what a [danger] to all life they are.
Book Review: Deceptively Good
Summary: 5 Stars
By the time I finished reading this, and while I was in th middle of it, I was thinking, "not bad, but not quite as good as Summer Knight."Summer Knight: A Novel of the Dresden Files (The Dresden Files, Book 4) And yet I finished it just as quickly and I didn't even notice it. I think the only thing that kept it from being just as good as the 4th is the fact that the whole plot of the book is focusing on not just Christian mythology but an artifact that is associated with Jesus himself. That's all well and good and given the setting of a real world with supernatural elements it fits in just fine. My issue as a Jew is that I don't really relate with it. Still quite a good book over all though.Book Review: Series really gaining momentum
Summary: 5 Stars
Fans of Butcher, you know you'll like it. People looking at the series, this is where things really take off. Butcher excels at maintaining the pace of the various plot threads, bouncing around but still moving the story forward. The vampire war, his relationship with Susan, the ex-girlfriend turned paranormal warrior, and of course, the demonic foes that are almost invincible and plausibly appeal to Harry's darker side.
Having read thru White Night, I find that the first 4 books lay the groundwork and the subsequent entries all continue the development of Harry's character from immature rebel wizard to somebody that is going to have a major impact upon the wizard community. Along the way, Butcher has developed some great supporting characters.
Book Review: Shroud Pleaser!
Summary: 5 Stars
Rejoice! Butcher has unleashed the ultimate Dresden novel. This one tops them all and is so jam packed with adventure, it was difficult to take a breath. Harry's back w/ the regular cast of characters (and a few new ones). A search for the missing Shroud of Turin sends Harry through a maze of vampire duels, mobsters, monsters, and knights. Rarely do I read book series but this one has me hooked. I've read that Butcher would like to do 20 books in the series. I say, "Go for it, Jim!" I'll impatiently wait for each and every one. Do yourself a favor. Dive into the adventures of Harry Dresden, Wizard for Hire. You won't regret it.