Side Jobs: Stories from the Dresden Files
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| Rating | : | 4.83 (619 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00498ZZ9U |
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| Number of Pages | : | 300 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The tales range from the deadly serious to the absurdly hilarious. Also included is a new, never-before-published novella that takes place after the cliff-hanger ending of Changes. This is a must-have collection for every devoted Harry Dresden fan, as well as a perfect introduction for readers ready to meet Chicago's only professional wizard.. The first short-story collection in the number-one New York Times- best-selling series - including brand-new Harry Dresden short stories! Here, together for the first time, are the shorter works of best-selling author Jim Butcher - a compendium of cases that Harry and his cadre of allies managed to close in record time
Derek Grimmell said Quells hunger until our next meal. There are two reasons for reading this book. The first is that all the previous Harry Dresden short stories are gathered together in one place, including the first, apparently unpublished short story that comes before Storm Front and whose relatively lesser qualities betray its status as one of Butcher's first stories. And yet it also contains some very good sections and passages. Putting this story first gives a real feel for how Butcher has grown as a writer, and would probably be inspiring to any novice writers out there. But you have "Vignette," "Something . Kindle Customer said Good way to see the evolution of Harry. I had to do an average of the stories I read here which came to Good way to see the evolution of Harry Kindle Customer I had to do an average of the stories I read here which came to 4.5 stars, which is pretty darn great for me. I am a total Dresden junky, love me some Harry! Each story gave me another side of Harry, in some instances a side I may not have had a chance to see before since the situation occurred outside the main novels. There was not one story I would give less than a three and most were at at least a four. The writing was always tight, even if the first story was a little less detailed, it was still well worth the time. Each story seamlessly flowed into the nex. .5 stars, which is pretty darn great for me. I am a total Dresden junky, love me some Harry! Each story gave me another side of Harry, in some instances a side I may not have had a chance to see before since the situation occurred outside the main novels. There was not one story I would give less than a three and most were at at least a four. The writing was always tight, even if the first story was a little less detailed, it was still well worth the time. Each story seamlessly flowed into the nex. A fun and thoughtful collection of stories More for Dresden fans than for people just starting the books, these stories add depth to many of Harry's friendships and relationships. Most of the stories were previously published in anthologies that I didn't buy so it was nice being able to read them all. The novelette Backup is one that I picked up and really enjoyed.The stories start with the first, previously unpublished Harry Dresden short story. It reminds me of looking at school photos in a way. You can see the progression of both Mr. Butcher's ability to write a short, tight story and of Harry Dresde