Storm Front

Book One of The Dresden Files , #1

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Mass Market Paperback, 322 pages

English language

Published Nov. 10, 2000 by ROC, New American Library.

ISBN:
978-0-451-45781-3
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OCLC Number:
43892393
Goodreads:
47212

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The novels of the Dresden Files have become synonymous with action-packed urban fantasy and non-stop fun. Storm Front is Jim Butcher's first novel and introduces his most famous and popular character-Harry Dresden, wizard for hire.For his first case, Harry is called in to consult on a grisly double murder committed with the blackest of magic. At first, the less-than-solvent Harry's eyes light up with dollar signs. But where there's black magic, there's a black mage. Now, that black mage knows Harry's name. And things are about to get very...interesting.

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reviewed Storm Front by Jim Butcher (The Dresden Files, #1)

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Quite a fun urban fantasy novel, that isn't full of teen hormones and romances, of a wizard who helps with some police investigations, and gets a private job, to get caught in the middle of some amateur wizard getting high on dark powers and killing people, nearly dying in the process, to come out on the other side, of course.

reviewed Storm Front by Jim Butcher (The Dresden Files, #1)

Tough First Entry

Honestly, if I wasn't told that the Dresden File books get good, I wouldn't believe it after reading this. It's difficult to get through, filled with sexist overtones and waaaaay too horny for its own good. I have no problem with adult content, but when its presented in an immature way it's hard to not cringe. It gets better at the end, but definitely didn't do a good job selling me on this world or this character.

reviewed Storm Front by Jim Butcher (The Dresden Files, #1)

Review of Storm Front

Engaging and suspenseful first entry in the tales of the wizard-detective Harry Dresden. A page-turner in the style of old-time detective stories. Relies on an adolescent masculinity that is a bit off-putting, but I hear the series improves, and will give the next book a shot.

reviewed Storm Front by Jim Butcher (The Dresden Files, #1)

Review of 'Storm Front' on 'Goodreads'

Having read the rest of the series, I must say this isn't a great start. It gives some idea of who Harry is, but I don't think we really get to see him for another book or two.

reviewed Storm Front by Jim Butcher (The Dresden Files, #1)

Review of 'Storm Front' on 'Goodreads'

Mr Dresden keep us entertained from beginning to end with some wild but plot-worthy adventures.
This is a really tasty mix of fantasy, horror and detective genre that won't disappoint if you are looking for a fast-paced addictive serie with a touch of humor.

reviewed Storm Front ((The Dresden Files, Book 1)) by Jim Butcher (Dresden Files (1))

Review of 'Storm Front ((The Dresden Files, Book 1))' on 'Goodreads'

Glad that's over.

The first half of the book is really sexist and annoying. The audio recording by James Marsters was frustrating because he kept stumbling over words and mispronouncing things.

The story honestly got much better towards the end, which has me in two minds about giving the other books a chance, but I've heard the casual sexism doesn't get any better...

Anyway, I have a million other books to go through before I'll consider this.

reviewed Storm Front by Jim Butcher (The Dresden Files, #1)

Review of 'Storm Front' on 'Goodreads'

Pretty engaging, if straight-forward story. Tainted a little by its time (and attitude towards women), but I am looking forward to continuing the series. I don't know if it will ever measure up to Peter Grant, but is more enjoyable than Paul Cornell's Shadow Police (too gruesome!), and Dresden is more likeable than Felix Castor.

reviewed Storm Front by Jim Butcher (The Dresden Files, #1)

Review of 'Storm Front' on 'Goodreads'

Very much enjoyed it.

Think I found a plot hole, but it didn't detract from the fun. Nice, fast moving adventure, and if you like wizards in modern times, this one is for you. Obviously.

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Subjects

  • Wizards -- Fiction.
  • Dresden, Harry (Fictitious characters) -- Fiction.

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