Small Favor (The Dresden Files, Book 10) by Jim Butcher
|
List Price: Our Price: $5.62 You Save: $4.37 (44%) Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Buy Used: from $3.48 (click here) Category: Book See more book details and other editions |
|---|
Book Reviews of Small Favor (The Dresden Files, Book 10)
Book Review: Small Favor
Summary: 5 Stars
I can't ever wait for a new Dresden Files book to come out and then I can never put it down. Then I can't wait for the next. There are so many twists and turns that just when you have it figured it out, or rather you THINK you have it figured it out it gives you another twists that always leaves you begging for more. Please keep them coming Mr. Butcher because you have a fan for life. Even when it leaves you hanging or leaves unanswered questions you still feel extremely satisfied after every book. I love that. Each character is unique and quirky in their own way and I love the new characters that are brought into the plots. I have yet to be bored yet with any of the books. Thank you for such a great series. I was heartbroken when the TV series was taken off the air. I see each and every character so clearly in my mind just by reading, so I was ecstatic when they made a television show and then they take it away. I can't understand why they take the good shows off the air and leave the same old boring crap to watch. I guess that's why I love to read so much. You get so caught up in the books that everything else just fades away and the story just draws you in to this great fantasy world. Thanks again and keep them coming!Book Review: Can't get enough Harry!
Summary: 5 Stars
Yes, Jim Butcher clearly uses a type of template or formula for his Harry Dresden books, but in spite of that expectation, the unexpected always happens and leaves the reader going "Oh my God! What did he just do?"
These books are fun, witty, clever, and as the series wears on, darker in nature. If you haven't read a Harry book yet, DO NOT START WITH THIS ONE!! Go back and read STORM FRONT, the first in the series. You'll know within a chapter or two if you like the style of writing and the characters. Be forewarned though, it can be addictive!
I'm not going to speak specifically to this particular book because I don't want to give away anything. If you like the books after the first two or three in the series, you'll like this one too. I will say that as a writer, Jim Butcher has improved his skill level with each book. He also allows his characters to grow and change. Harry Dresden is a well-rounded likable yet flawed character who improves with age and wisdom. Perhaps so is Jim, but I don't know him personally.
Good luck and welcome to a very happy addiction!
Book Review: Fun series
Summary: 5 Stars
I am not a devoted fan of Jim Butcher's genre, which I believe is most accurately termed "modern urban fantasy." So, my enjoyment of the books in his Harry Dresden series isn't because they are good examples of books I tend to like anyway. I like these books because they're good, no matter the genre. Granted, they are more brain candy than brain health food, but they are perfect when you just want something fun. They are full of complete, complex, interesting characters, are really funny (like sometimes laugh-out-loud-while-you're-reading funny), and have just enough fantasy that you can enjoy them without rolling your eyes at the ridiculous stretch from reality. His characters build throughout the series, as does the complexity of the story. I suggest reading at least the first 4 books of the series before diving into the newest; you'll have a much more complete picture of what's going on and you'll have the opportunity to enjoy even more of Harry Dresden.Book Review: "small" Favour?
Summary: 5 Stars
Harry owes a 'small favor' to Mab, Queen of the Winter Court, and she's calling in her debt. It's not that he's busy or anything; with war against the Red Court, tutoring an apprentice, and the entire set of Fallen Denarians looking for their bag of coins.
Needless to say, Harry has his hands full, and they become overflowing, especially when the three Goats call for a personal vendetta against him, he inherits another Sword of the Nail from a personal friend and decides to give one to another personal friend.
When it comes to 'Small Favours' among the Fairy Community, they just don't grasp the concept of size.
Book Review: One of the best Harry Dresden Novels I've read.
Summary: 5 Stars
I've read many of the Dresden series and think this is one of the best. The dialog was subtle and in-character. The narrative was detailed and informative. I felt like I hadn't taken a break from reading his books. Without being obvious, the author brought me up to date. I think someone could pick this up as thier first Dresden book and it would still make sense.
I like the humor and action in these novels. The chracters have depth or are purposely shallow, which Harry points out is part of their nature. Good job keeping the quality up in a long series. I think I will look up the ones that I missed!