White Night (The Dresden Files, Book 9) by Jim Butcher
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Book Reviews of White Night (The Dresden Files, Book 9)
Book Review: The White Night...another good book from Jim Butcher
Summary: 5 Stars
An action packed, Harry Dresden adventure.
This is another in the Dresden Files series by Jim Butcher. Butcher's hero, Harry Dresden, is a wizard/private investigator who has his own battery of unusual resources and methods of getting things done. Because Harry's 'involvement' usually leads to confrontations, there is always something happening to keep your interest; it makes it easy to read on and on, often well into the night.
In this episode, some of Harry's lesser magical female brethren have being committing suicide, or have they; enter Harry and Murph to get to the bottom of this enigma.
Butcher's tales are fast paced and fun to read. The main plot, not unexpectedly, deals with fighting the evil hordes, but there were other things about this book that I really liked. There are, for instance, sprinklings of humor (often sarcastic or cynical), some eroticism and even some profound musings regarding love (and love lost), loneliness, pain and death. I found it hard not to like and feel some empathy towards Harry; he's probably one of my favorite fantasy figures.
In addition, there are also a number of 'side' characters in this book that I really enjoyed. Especially the lecherous Bob the Skull (my type of nonentity), Elaine, Lash and Lara, each with their own unique personalities and agendas.
Conclusion:
A typical Harry Dresden fantasy adventure; action packed, fast and fun, and with the occasional, ever so subtle, deeper philosophical moments.
If you like Jim Butcher's writing style, you'll love this addition to the Dresden files.
R.Nicholson
Book Review: Harry Dresden is Evolving
Summary: 5 Stars
Harry Dresden's character has grown so much as a wizard that in this ninth book of the series, White Night, the story arc is coming to a near full circle. Harry went from being a suspected Warlock in Storm Front, to a Warden of the White Council in Proven Guilty. Now in he is Warden Dresden, has an apprentice, and protector against mystical predators.
In White Night, the plot centers on a number of suicides/murders involving women who are minor practitioners of the Art. Harry, always a sucker where the ladies are concerned, suspects black magic is the weapon being used against these victims and as the story unfolds it become evident that not only are paranormal politics come to play but also loved ones from Harry's past and present are tangled up in this complex plot. This book pulls you into the story immediately, its pace is rapid, the characters intriguing and the humor is wry and witty.
The quality of Jim Butcher's series has only increased with each successive book and White Knight is an outstanding read. Even the secondary characters are dynamic and complex. I'd love to see more of Thomas, Ramirez, Elaine, Kincaid, Molly, Luccio, the Carpenter family, Ebenezar, and even Marcone. I love Mouse and Toot but I'd really love for Murphy to go away.
Overall, this is an awesome and entertaining read. I have no reservations recommending this series to other readers.
Book Review: Harry is wonderful, but more Thomas please!
Summary: 5 Stars
When Murphy asks Harry to look into some apparent suicides he quickly determines that they are anything but. Someone is murdering wiccan women and it appears it could have something to do with his brother, Thomas.
Although there is quite a bit in here about Harry's belief in and protective feelings for Thomas, we don't actually get to see much of the vampire himself which is kind of a bummer. However, we do get a smorgasbord of Harry's other allies with stand out performances by Ramirez and Molly, both of whom are really taking on three dimensions. This book seemed longer than the others, I'm not sure if that is really so or if it is just my interpretation. Unlike many of the Dresden books, there is one linear seeming plot without the branch offs into other matters, but the plot evolves so much over the course of the book where you wind up is nothing like where it starts.
Another fast moving, hard to put down adventure in Harry's Chicago!
Book Review: The Continuing Adventures of Harry Dresden
Summary: 5 Stars
"White Night" is the ninth book in the "Dresden Files" series by Jim Butcher, following the exploits of wise-cracking Chicago Wizard, Harry Dresden. In this installation, Harry is up against a band of evil beings out to destroy the White Council of Wizards while dealing with a new apprentice with authority problems, an ex-girlfriend, and an underworld crime boss. Butcher does an excellent job of developing twists and turns in the plot while continuing to develop the characters that he's brought to life over the course of the series. While you don't have to have read the previous eight books to understand this one, I heartily recommend starting at the beginning and devouring them all. While easy reads, they're still full of action and emotion. They're hard to put down. I'm addicted.Book Review: Dresden Under Attack, Again
Summary: 5 Stars
White Night by Jim Butcher
Mysterious bad guys are killing witches. Harry and friends track them down and provoke a confrontation.
Harry Dresden is getting hard. He is finding his value system is under attack. He has to deal with his personal demons. Once again fantasy is a metaphor for life.
Harry's trust issues cause him a great deal of pain. I enjoy the realistic emotions displayed by the characters. I particularly like Harry's loyalty to his friends and theirs in return. The action and violence are typical for the Dresden files and in spite of that, quite enjoyable.
I've enjoyed every book in this series.
I highly recommend the book and the series.