02-03-2012, 06:05 AM | #1 |
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Dresden Files.
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Looking to read something a little bit different and stumbled across the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher. They seem to receive favorable reviews and I was wondering if anyone here can recommend them or otherwise? I am unsure if they are available in EPUB format within the UK? Thanks, Mike |
02-03-2012, 06:31 AM | #2 |
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I have only read the first one so far, and it is very good, not sure about ePub but Amazon have them in the UK
Have a look here for more information on the series (large thread on it) https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=150124 EDIT:Checked the kobo store and they have them in ePub format Last edited by paulsalter; 02-03-2012 at 06:33 AM. |
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02-03-2012, 06:32 AM | #3 |
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Hi,
There is a subforum called Reading Recommendations that would be a better place for this question. I would suggest going to his website: http://www.jim-butcher.com/ if you have questions. He has there samples of the books (the first few chapters of each book) so you can see for yourself if you like them. The books are great but you should know that it's a long series and there is still a long way to go. Welcome to MR! |
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They're good Urban Fantasy though should be read in order or you'll get a lot of spoilers.
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Thanks to everyone for the replies. I will check them out and will definitely read them in order! I see what you mean it is a bit of an investment over the series but hopefully I will like them and get in to it!
I knew this E-reading malarky was going to be expensive! Mike |
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I've read all of the Dresden Files books, and also have the TV show on DVD. You can say I'm a bit of a fan.
Now, I do have to say, I really got kind of mad with the ending of the second to the last book, but the latest current one kind of put all back in place. Despite how long the series has gone on, he's done some things to keep it fresh and exciting. |
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Larken said "the writing, character development and story only get better as the series progresses" and I agree entirely. Before the short-lived TV series I got interested in finding the books, but none were available in used book stores (which told me people were keeping them) (and this was before ebook popularity). In the library I found Drum Beat, which I think is about #7 in the series. It was great! Clever writing, engrossing story. So I bought all the books available at the time, in PBack form. The first few... eh... but okay, keep going. Butcher's writing abilities improve with each installment, and the stories are quite long and detailed. One gets one's money's worth with his stories. I haven't tried the Alera series, it's not quite my "thing".
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The Dresden Files books are great. I agree with the others about the books getting better as they go along but this is more to the progression of the books into a true series where they begin to flow easily into each other as an "epic" story line from what seems to be a couple of stand alone novels.
The first two books are more self contained and although very good on their own tend to feel more repetitive with just different "bad guys". The third book kicks in with the better character progression and the greater story arc. I have read all of the books (dead tree and digital mix) and am currently working through the audio books on my drive to and from work each day. |
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Backing up what everyone else said. It's a great series, but starts out a little weak. I've read and listened to the series and the audio books are great too.
He has a collection of short stories that should be read after the next to the last book or it will spoil the series. |
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Edit: You'll find all kinds of fun information and conversation in the "other" Dresden Files thread: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=150124, as Paulsalter pointed out earlier. Last edited by Filark; 02-04-2012 at 11:31 PM. |
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The Singapore library has books 1-6 and books 7-12 as two omnibus editions. IIRC, they also have all the individual books.
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