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The Culmination of an Era

Revisado: 05-29-19

This is one of my favorites of the Dresden Files, following Death Masks and Dead Beat, and it shows. The little plot of Grave Peril has been building to a conclusion that had to be big, and this book delivers. It also shows the humanity of it's cast, the badassedness of the female characters, and the stakes Harry must face. This book changes everything we think we know about the Dresden Files.

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Just perfect for the vampire fan

Revisado: 04-17-19

When I first started the first book of the series, I was afraid that the characters would be as dry and bland as Fred, but I was delighted with a plethora of fantastic vibrant characters. The second book continues that, bringing in new characters, new struggles, and new tax forms for Fred to finish. The ending gives a bigger and more mysterious reveal than the last book, opening some new interesting avenues for the story to go. I'm excited to see where the story goes next!

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Best Crime Fantasy Book Ever!

Revisado: 01-31-19

I love fantasy. I love crime stories. And I love intrigue and developed characters. This is the perfect book for those who love to listen about the adventures of rogues and thieves, about the small triumphing over those in power, using skill and wit alone. To Kaz and his crew, I can only say that while this was a perfect way to end their story, I will miss them sorely and wish that their tale hadn't been finished.

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Amazing stories from the Dresden Universe

Revisado: 10-03-18

i was a little surprised that the three Bigfoot stories were also included in this book, but mostly I was stunned to silence at the heart and courage of the other characters' tales featured in this book. Molly, Luccio, Mouse, Butters, and tiny Maggie all have a part in this, and all of them are wonderful. I'm excited to see what is next in store for Harry!

I recommend reading/listening to this after Skin Game.

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After several books of sex, here is the climax

Revisado: 09-28-18

Hamilton has a tendancy to build up false tension, talk when you should fight, and replace hot sex for climax. In this book, which might be the best since Obsidian Butterfly, we get the tension buildup that Hamilton has teased that she could do, as well as a satisfying villain, intense action scenes, intriging new characters, and yes, some very hot sex. There is also a return of Edward, Olaf, and Bernardo, our three favorite assassin turned federal marshals.

If you don't enjoy the sex of the previous books, this is still a pleasure to listen to.

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Good, but the audible version has a problem

Revisado: 03-30-18

in the middle of chapter 13, there is a gap of a few minutes cut out in a jarring way that is obviously an error. I hope it is only my version that had this. Obviously the rest of the book is wonderful and would be perfect except for this

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Laugh Out Loud Fun!

Revisado: 03-29-18

As always, this story has been a ride of hilarity, tension, and fun. I'm excited to see where the next book goes with the cliff hanger this one left at!

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Boring and Repetitive.

Revisado: 03-16-18

It was an interesting concept, but sacrificed tension for explanations that were repetitive and long and boring. The audible version doesn't help since the reader had a dry and bland tone. I knew I went wrong when it literally repeated sentences.

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A well done modern fantasy

Revisado: 08-31-17

Harry Dresden is an enjoyable character, albeit a tad sexist, though it's acknowledged in the story. While the female characters in this are also done in a less than modern style, it's done respectfully, which I think a lot of readers forget to notice.

This first book of a long series is a good starting point and while Marsters (the audible narrator) does a very good and captivating performance, he doesn't have the acting strength to pull off the sultry sexy female voices in this novel.

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A brilliantly written interpretation of a few myths

Revisado: 08-26-17

I loved this. Still I love it. Neil Gaiman's version of the myths ring truer than most others I have read, and is certainly more entertaining. He breathes into these stories and gives the gods and mortals life and spirit unlike any I have ever felt before. I am pained that this doesn't hold a complete collection of the tales from poems written down. And I'm even more recourse that many of the stories are now lost. But if you call yourself trained in the bardic tradition of storytelling or just wish for a good read (or in my case a workshift's amount of tales to listen to) I'd pick this up.

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