Small Favor (The Dresden Files, Book 10) by Jim Butcher
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Book Reviews of Small Favor (The Dresden Files, Book 10)
Book Review: Big rewards from a Small Favor
Summary: 5 Stars
In many cases with a long run series, the latter books can show signs of plot fatigue and weakening character development. Having been a fan of The Dresden Files books for several years, I can assure you that Jim Butcher continues to draw my enthusiasm and appreciation for the world of wizard Harry Dresden. Despite the failed TV show (which did not do the books any justice), Butcher's unique first-person writing style, lavish setting and captivating character personalities make the series a breath of fresh literature in the sea of monotony in the fantasy/sci-fi genre. For current fans of the books, Small Favor does not disappoint. For anyone looking for the next great series to follow, books 1-10 of Jim Butcher's The Dresden Files is waiting for you!Book Review: Butcher does it Again!
Summary: 5 Stars
It is absolutely amazing how a mere mortal continues to write such compelling stories without seeming to break a sweat. I am as enthralled by "Small Favor" as I was by all the others in the "Dresden Files" series.
As usual, the book takes off, right from the beginning, never letting you take a breath as one supernatural force after another seeks to take Dresden down. Quick thinking and good friends keep our hero alive, but never too far from danger.
Rarely have I encountered a series that leaves me wondering about what the main character is becoming. You can see that there is a larger plan in the works, and even his enemies are playing a large part in Harry's becoming a force to reckon with. Kudos to Mr Butcher! Well done!
Book Review: Butcher keeps us always wanting more..
Summary: 5 Stars
Jim Butcher keeps polishing and improving his style and characters, so much so that each new book is 10 times more addictive than the last. Small Favor is the 10th Dresden Files book, and it's characters, storyline, and fantasy world keep avid readers continually coming back for more.
This time, we're following Harry as he is again roped into working for the winter court of the faires. Abused, lied to and usually half dead, Harry continually shows us what it takes to keep swinging when your the underdog. His sharp humor and hysterical observations plant a smile on the readers face from page one, despite the tense and often dramatic confrontations that await our hero.
A solid series and an outstanding addition to it.
Book Review: Small Favor, Tremendous Writing
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this series, the Dresden Files are a fantastic journey through the life of a truly unique character. In Small Favor Harry Dresden finds himself once again under the thumb of the deadly Winter Queen Mab, chased by demons and Gruffs and generally trying to avoid getting killed while trying to protect the people he cares about. Harry is funny, charming and heartbreaking all at once, his continuing fight against the darkness creates a page turner that will keep you up well into the darkest part of the night. Jim Butcher is an incredible writer whose Harry Dresden is as real to the reader as anyone you might meet walking down the street, especially if they carry a big stick, walk with a bigger dog and smell a little bit like Hellfire.Book Review: Heroes, Antiheroes, and Enemies
Summary: 5 Stars
This book brought back the Denarians (which was only fitting as Lasciel was defeated at the end of the previous book) who (which?) are among my favorite enemies (Death Mask remains my favorite in the series).
It also reintroduced the Archive, Kincaid, and Marcone - who are all interesting secondary characters. I love Butcher's grasp on mythology and legend - tying the Archive into historic oracles and Pythians - bringing up elements of the apocrypha and old and new testament legend - all make for a rich fantasy novel with a tone that doesn't approach hokey. I really believe someone like Harry Dresden could exist in my world.
I'm eagerly awaiting book 11.