Grave Peril (The Dresden Files, Book 3) by Jim Butcher
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Book Reviews of Grave Peril (The Dresden Files, Book 3)
Book Review: An Enjoyable Supernatural Detective Series
Summary: 5 Stars
As a whole, I've enjoyed all of the Dresden series I've read thus far. This one, however, has been my favorite up to this point in the series.
It's more adult than Harry Potter and it has some "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" pop-cult references and humor thrown in. The stories are told at a break-neck speed as Harry falls into one catastrophe after another. In Grave Peril he's haunted by what Harry calls "the Nightmare." A vampire from book one is highly ticked off with Harry, and if that isn't enough, his evil fairy godmother wants to claim him for her slave.
All in all, Harry is a sympathetic, long-suffering hero. Michael "The Fist of God" is a good foil as Harry's friend/sidekick who is more noble in purpose than Harry himself. I also enjoyed the introduction of the vampire Thomas into the series.
While Harry could have been quicker piecing together the mystery, I'll cut him a break since he's busy exorcizing ghosts, eluding hell beasts, fighting off a horde of vampires, and trying to work up the nerve to tell his girlfriend that he thinks he may love her.
If you enjoyed series like "Buffy" and "Angel" on TV, there's a good chance you can enjoy the adventures of Harry Dresden.
Book Review: The Dresden Files gets better and better...
Summary: 5 Stars
When the ghosts of Chicago go postal, who else are you going to call for help but Harry Dresden, professional wizard? Harry's backup is Michael Carpenter, Knight of the Cross and wielder of the sword Amoracchius, one of three swords containing a nail from the True Cross. Harry and Michael discover evidence that the ghosts are being tortured, by someone or something, for reasons unknown. The barrier between the Nevernever and the real world are strained to their limits, allowing more powerful, more dangerous ghosts to visit our (mostly non-believing of the supernatural) world. But are the ghosts the real problem, or merely part of something more complex?
Butcher keeps the action fast-paced - you can't stop at the end of a chapter, you have to see what happens next. Harry always tries to do the right thing, even if it entails risking his life. This time, however, there's much more at risk and Harry's friends will pay the price if he fails.
I'm not sure how Harry will deal with the consequences of his actions in future books, but I certainly want to see how Butcher follows through with a complicated and unique character such as Harry Dresden.
Book Review: Who you gonna Call?!
Summary: 5 Stars
Harry Dresden, Jim Butcher's wise-cracking wizard gumshoe returns in this gripping adventure! This time Harry finds himself a reluctant ghostbuster who must discover who have stirred up the ghosts of the spirit world who are going on a terror spree in Chicago.Harry's adventures will take from escaping from seductive but manipulative fairy godmother who seeks to enslave him, to battle blood-thirsty vampires and finally to a terrifying ghost of a demon he has slain!Harry Dresden series is entertaining blend of magic mystery, mirth and mayhem as you watch Harry get himself into and of of trouble and who's sense of honor is written in stone.The characters again come alive in this series like Harry's friend,michael a real knight who juggles saving the world with his responsiblities of his family.Bianca, the sinister head of the vampires in town and her equally menacing vampire hench people:Kyle and Kelly. Susan Rodriguez, Harry's on again off again reporter girlfriend. I love this series and you will to. So if you want excitement.Who you gonna call? Harry Dresden of course!
Book Review: Oh, Harry we love you
Summary: 5 Stars
This series is becoming very interesting and the characters seem like they are real people. Imagine having a wizard in your town, except this town is Chacago and the poor ghosts are being tourtered and tied up with barb wire and made to hurt people,especially the people that Harry Dresden likes and also some that he really cares for. All these situations build up the local vampire called Bianca and her dominions, and the showdown to fantastic climax that leaves you wanting more. At the end of the story you hope that Susan, Harry's girlfriend can be saved from her torment and she can return home, and the other vampires Justine and Thomas can return to a normal,for them way of life, and finally Harry finding a cure for Susan, and for confronting the White Council a continuation for his next adventure. I am anxiouslly awaiting for Summer Knight his next I love these books.Book Review: rolicking fun and adventure
Summary: 5 Stars
I have read all three titles in this series and can't wait for number four.Some say this series is similar to Hamiltons Anita Blake. The early Blake titles for sure. Like them this had a sense of adventure, humor and mystery.
That mecahnical objects go on the fritz whenever Harry is around adds plenty of light touches. Also the ingrediants in his potions are imaginative to say the least.
I am not much of a fantasy reader but this series is definetly an exception.
The titles pretty much stand on their own and move at a fast pace.
The fact that Harry tells the story in first person helps keep the pace going. This is escapist adventure not a soul searching morass.
The setting and plot lines leave plenty of room for Harry and Company to expand. And expand I hope they will.
This is a wonderful series and I for one cannot wait for the next title.