Turn Coat (The Dresden Files, Book 11) by Jim Butcher
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Book Reviews of Turn Coat (The Dresden Files, Book 11)
Book Review: Very good addition to the series
Summary: 5 Stars
As always, a great book full of mystery, whodunits, and twists. Butcher slams us into the story from the very first paragraph and doesn't let up for the entire book. No Fey or Michael in this one, but everyone else makes an appearance, including the heroic little Toot. There are so many characters in Dresden's world, now, that your favorites may not get enough "screen time" in every book, but he at least gives them all a cameo.
Taken as a whole, the Dresden Files series is a very LONG and thorough build-up to a dramatic climax, which I assume is the identification and defeat of the Black Council. Each book, a story in itself, leaves enough questions to make you drool for more. Some outstanding questions are: Who or what is the black council? What's the whole story behind Dresden's Mom? Now, we have a new one: What's the backstory on the island?
Delightful read, can't wait for more.
Book Review: Definitely one of the best!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I love all of Jim Butcher's novels whether they are Dresden or Alera. Turncoat is one of the best of the Harry Dresden books and I've read them all. To start with, I actually felt sorry for Morgan when he showed up on Harry's doorstep asking for help. He'd been such a terror to Harry through the previous books that it wouldn't have surprised me if Harry had shut the door in his face. But it showed Harry's inate decency that he helped Morgan to the bitter end of the book. All the usual suspects are back, Murphy, Molly, Thomas and even the Senior Wizard's Council. There was not a dull moment in this book although there were a couple of places where I thought, "How the heck is Harry getting out of this?" Now that I've finished this one I'm looking forward to the next one. *S* I highly recommend it although if you're a newbie to the Dresden books don't start here.Book Review: Another solid entry in the Dresden Files series...
Summary: 5 Stars
I happened upon the Dresden Files by accident a little over a year ago and have since devoured every book in the series. The characters are well written, the pacing is steady, and the action is fairly non-stop in every book. I really appreciate that Dresden believes chivalry is not dead - of course, that tends to get him into a lot of trouble. Butcher also feeds Dresden some pretty good lines throughout the series - I find myself laughing out loud at least a few times in every book.
Turn Coat closes some doors in the series and opens up a couple new plot lines that should provide some interesting reads in the upcoming books. I'm looking forward to seeing how things play out and hope the series continues for a long, long time.
This is only one of a couple series I read and stay up to date with. Absolutely worth it every time.
Book Review: Keeps comin' atcha!
Summary: 5 Stars
I keep waiting for this series to peter out, as so many long series do, but Butcher keeps maintaining a high level of interest and development. This entry was the best in a while, or at least the most thoughtful and complex, featuring not only non-stop action but some resolutions, some questions, some twists, some personal growth, some fleshing out of heretofore undeveloped characters, and best of all (for my tastes) a good bit of insight into the complex politics of the world of wizards. Colors have always played a big role in this series--white, black, red--but the dominant color in this one is gray: not so much a blending of colors as the absence of any clear consensus on the definition of a particular color. Let's just say that every time Harry thinks he has a handle on his moral compass, the needle starts spinning.
Book Review: Epic sort of feel...
Summary: 5 Stars
I wanted to give a 4.5 but thats not possible. This book, like Codex Alera that was published this year has a very transition type feel to it. This I think will be THE pivotal book once the whole series is complete. It is one of the best written ones to date. It is also a great self contained story, and doesn't visit a lot old friends or new myths. It also wraps up a minor point of a major plot and asks a lot more questions.
You can definitely feel a change in tone in this book, and certain things are starting to take shape... The allegories are also starting to become more defined (obvious?) and the underlying questions more philisophic.
As a fan, I really wish the next book were out already because I now have so many more questions than answers...
Well done Mr. Butcher.