Ranking the dresden files from least to most favorite. Reddits home for the dresden files book series by jim butcher. I have finally finished all 14 dresden files books. I want something in a similar vein that is almost if not just as good or better. What to read if you like harry dresden by jim butcher 244 books. The dresden files by jim butcher a synopsis the reading. The dresden files has 33 entries in the series overdrive rakuten overdrive borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Changes kicked the meta plot into high gear and raised the stakes on a global level for dresden. Butcher keeps upping the stakes, pitting harry against enemies new and old while trying to maintain a delicate web of alliances. And now, for the final part of my series where i rank the dresden files books, just because i am just that big of a fan of them.
What age did you read them, and what age do you suggest someone else reads them. Ghost story is one of those books upon first read i didnt like and wondered why we didnt just go into cold days, but upon re read i appreciate the fact butcher wanted us to see that while dresden often felt he was a little fish in a big pond, he kept a lot of bad shit at bay in chicago. The dresden files were my introduction to urban fantasy and for that i. Ill elaborate further for the few of you who read that first sentence and didnt immediately buy a million copies.
The dresden files book series is about a wizard detective who solves magic crimes in modern day chicago. What to read if you like harry dresden by jim butcher say you have read all of the harry dresden books and are looking for more. Why there is so little healing magic in dresden files. It premiered january 21, 2007 on the sci fi channel in the united states and on space in canada. The first novel, storm front, was published in 2000 by roc books.
The book series was also made into a liveaction television series which ran in 2007. The books are written as a firstperson narrative from the perspective of the main character, private investigator and wizard harry dresden, as he recounts. Dresdens founding and early growth is associated with the eastward expansion of germanic peoples, mining in the nearby ore mountains, and the establishment of the margraviate of meissen. And people who havent read jim butchers dresden files books, in which case, get thee hence to a bookstore. This was just as hard as i thought it was going to be, and finishing it will be a relief, of sorts. And i highly recommend the codex alera series as well, which has ever so slightly edged dresden files as my fave, thanks to the 4th and 5th books. So there is this popular series of books about this wizard named harry that i really like. Feel free to discuss the books, television series, comic books, rpg. Each book is its own story with a start and an ending. Apr 14, 2020 my ranking of every dresden files book.
She, however, reminds him that, by hurting, he shows himself to be still himself. A phone call by karrin murphy interrupts the session, and harry dresden has her coming along to a murder scene. He loves good beer, burger king, and is more than a little obsessed. Published in 2000 by roc books, jim butchers first novel in the dresden series introduces the enigmatic hero of the story, harry dresden, as a savvy wizard in chicago struggling to make ends meet as a less than successful private eye. It starts off very good, and just gets better from there. The dresden files are jims first published series, telling the story of harry blackstone copperfield dresden, chicagos first and only wizard p. What to read if you like harry dresden by jim butcher 244. Five books or series to read if you like the laundry files. Storm front is the first of the mightly praised dresden files book written by jim butcher and it merges two of my favourite genres together fantasy and mystery and the book does the job very well. Watch the dresden files episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. Harry fights all kinds of weird monsters and beasties and may have this grand destiny. The dresden files tv series in the works based on jim.
The dresden files peace talks is on the way geekritique. The books are written as a firstperson narrative from the perspective of the main character, private investigator and wizard harry dresden, as he recounts investigations into supernatural disturbances in modernday chicago. Find all the books in the dresden files series here. The dresden files is a series of fantasymystery novels by american novelist jim butcher. First book was published in 2000 and the last novel was released in 2014 followed by a number of short stories. Storm front, fool moon, grave peril, summer knight the dresden files by jim butcher and james marsters jul 26, 2016.
The dresden filesseries overdrive rakuten overdrive. I wouldnt say theyre masterpiece or even great works of literature, but theyre fun to read and have some rea. Dresden files series details and latest releases discover jim butchers riveting series the dresden files, which follows harry blackstone copperfield dresden, chicagos first and only wizard p. The dresden files by jim butcher a synopsis storm front book 1 released 42000 harry dresden is the best at what he does. Youve stumbled across a most addictive and ever improving series. Harry dresden has had worse assignments than going undercover on the set of an adult film. Order of the dresden files books the dresden files is a series of fantasymystery novels by american novelist jim butcher.
The dresden files are jim butchers first published series, telling the story of harry blackstone copperfield dresden, chicagos first and only wizard p. Jun 15, 2012 so i love the dresden files, but after reading 11 books, its really started to wear down on me. The dresden files, a contemporary fantasymystery novel series written by american author jim butcher, features a wide cast of characters. The fact of the matter is that without these books it is quite possible that fantasy as we know it today would simply not exist. Theyre some of the most entertaining fantasy books ive read in recent years. A fragment of life the dresden files boxset book 2 by jim butcher, victor eremita, et al. Feel free to discuss the books, television series, comic books, rpg, and other works by jim butcher such as codex alera and cinder spires, et al. Dresden files series order jim butcher librarything. Uriel, also known as the watchman, is the archangel with the most extensive interaction with harry dresden, acting as a guide, mentor and advisor amitiel stood guard at the office in between, appearing for what he is when harry dresden used his sight. Main novel series only, 115 with 1 being the best my personal list 15 fool moon 14 storm front grave peril 12 white night 11 ghost story 10 cold days 9 changes 8 proven guilty 7 turn coat 6 death masks 5 small favor 4 blood rites 3 dead beat 2 skin game 1.
Jul 11, 2017 five books about five books or series to read if you like the laundry files. I guess it would depend on what parts of dresdeniron druid you liked best. See the complete the dresden files series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. I think that i want to read the dresden files by jim butcher, but i dont know if theyre appropriate books. The first two are generally considered the worst books, but even then they are still excellent. The dresden files by jim butcher series age recommendation. This was not easy as i love this series more than any other.
The dresden files is a series of contemporary fantasymystery novels written by american author jim butcher. The series features harry dresden, a wizardprivate investigator who looks into strange events that occur in chicago. However, they should be read in order, as each one references previous books heavily. The dresden files were my introduction to urban fantasy and for that i will always be grateful. The dresden files is a jim butchers 15 novels series, telling the story of harry blackstone copperfield dresden, chicagos first and the only one wizard p. The dresden files is a canadianamerican television series based on the fantasy book series of the same name by jim butcher. The paranet papers, dresden files cooperative card game dfco, and the dresden files accelerated rpg dfae were released in summer 2017. Magic is very real in the dresden files, so readers who enjoy topics such as werewolves, vampires, spirits, demons and other supernatural.
Since the series is so freaking long, ill divide it int. In anticipation of the forthcoming 14th book in jim butchers dresden files, cold days, is kicking off a reread of the whole series. White knight here, the dresden files is really hitting its stride, to the point that this truly ripping good adventure can almost be excused as just another solid entry in what has become an iconic series. The first two are generally considered the worst books, but even then. Magic in the dresden files universe is insanely powerful with a bit of effort and sufficient energy source i. Grave peril read online free from your pc or mobile. The series chronicles the adventures of harry dresden. Assuming youve done this already, the dresden files rpg is the perfect solution to the eternal wait for the next book in the series. The books were previously adapted into a 2007 syfy drama starring paul. It was released for windowsmacos october 31st, 2017, and androidioslinux steamos on january 7, 2018.
What is your ranking of all the dresden files books. Over the course of the dresden files series there has been fifteen novels released to date. So i love the dresden files, but after reading 11 books, its really started to wear down on me. Jun 05, 2018 the dresden files were my introduction to urban fantasy and for that i will always be grateful. Urban fantasy series written by jim butcher, the dresden files follows. As far as i know, im the only openly practicing professional wizard in the country. In down town, molly carpenter is being trained in fine control of magic by telekinetically moving a number of scrabbe tiles, it being hard and boring work. The dresden files were to be the first books that jim butcher was to have published, with storm front being released on the first of april, 2000. The genre has become a mainstay of sff, and in part, we have a snarky wizard in a duster with a broken down vw beetle to thank for that. Most of dresden s population lives in the elbe valley, but a large, albeit very sparsely populated area of the city east of the elbe lies in the west lusatian hill country and uplands the westernmost part of the sudetes and thus in lusatia, while many boroughs west of the elbe lie in the foreland of the ore mountains as well as in the valleys.
With a tip of my hat to harrys favorite saying hells bells. On books and literature, a gamefaqs message board topic titled how would you rank dresden files characters from most powerful to least. The book is fast paced and makes you feel as if you are watching a sort of movie. The dresden files novels by jim butcher are once again being developed into a. What book is your favorite out of the dresden files answers. What no, i am not talking about that lameass potter kid, im talking about the one and only harry blackstone copperfield read more the top 5 dresden files novels. In christmas eve, hot on mabs heels, molly carpenter pays harry dresden a visit, bringing him a christmas present, which hurts him deeply. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. If its the urban fantasy aspect, then id recommend rick riordans percy jackson books though written for a slightly younger audience than the dresden files or richard kadreys sandman slim books conversely, slightly more adult stuff in those books than the dresden files. Any list of essential fantasy series would be utterly incomplete without the mention of j. Five books about five books or series to read if you like the laundry files. When the supernatural nations of the world meet up to negotiate an end to ongoing hostilities, harry dresden, chicagos only professional wizard, joins the white councils security team to make sure the talks stay civil. All the dresden stuff is great, but these are the standouts in my book. How would you rank dresden files characters from most.
Let me know what your ranking would be either in the comments down below of tweet them at me. Book 11 of the dresden series comes out next month. Reddit s home for the dresden files book series by jim butcher. May 22, 2009 i think that i want to read the dresden files by jim butcher, but i dont know if theyre appropriate books. Storm front by jim butcher overdrive rakuten overdrive. Nov 22, 2012 the dresden files by jim butcher a synopsis storm front book 1 released 42000 harry dresden is the best at what he does. Ill let you decide what you consider similar as im not too fussy. Oct 08, 2018 the books were previously adapted into a 2007 syfy drama starring paul.
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