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@FakeSynopsi
@FakeSynopsi 2 жыл бұрын
Fun fact, my father played DND with Jim as a teen way back in the 70s. Bob the skull is based off of Jim's dungeon master in his DND days, whom is a good family friend and owns a fantasy game shop in Kansas :)
@jenniferj5324
@jenniferj5324 2 жыл бұрын
Wow thats cool
@ctakitimu
@ctakitimu 2 жыл бұрын
Oh that's a nice wee fact!
@Dyrnwynn
@Dyrnwynn 2 жыл бұрын
In the 70s? Jim was born in 1971. Jim was playing D&D with your father when Jim was 8 or younger?
@FakeSynopsi
@FakeSynopsi 2 жыл бұрын
@@Dyrnwynn idk the exact dates, probably early or late 80's.
@danielwilliams519
@danielwilliams519 2 жыл бұрын
I also think I read somewhere that it was a joke between him and his fictional writing professor since Bob is literally and literarily a “talking head”
@EBThisThat
@EBThisThat 2 жыл бұрын
I'm obsessed with the Dresden Files. To this day, it is one of my favorite fantasy series and still remains part of my 'top 10'.
@gusty9053
@gusty9053 2 жыл бұрын
Did the author finished them ? > i remember getting to the part where he has to help steal something with "the traitor" but the rest of the story wasn't published yet.
@EBThisThat
@EBThisThat 2 жыл бұрын
@@gusty9053 He’s still writing them. One just was recently published.
@thegoosling8947
@thegoosling8947 2 жыл бұрын
Dude, why is it so hard to find these books
@gusty9053
@gusty9053 2 жыл бұрын
@@thegoosling8947 Have you tried audible ? Or some let's say more underhanded means :) ?
@jenniferj5324
@jenniferj5324 2 жыл бұрын
@@thegoosling8947 barnes & nobles carries them.
@greghannibal
@greghannibal 2 жыл бұрын
Forgot to mention one of the short stories is told in the DOG'S perspective and it's glorious. Also glad you mentioned James Marsters because, yes. If nothing else he IS Harry AND Bob the skull. If they ever do another live action he needs to at least voice Bob.
@goblinb
@goblinb 2 жыл бұрын
And there is one from Thomas' perspective too.
@davidisaacson5806
@davidisaacson5806 2 жыл бұрын
My all time favorite series, so many great lines. "Polka will never die!" "Life is Journey. Time is a River. The Door is Ajar." "The building was on fire, and it wasn't my fault." "If the world burns because of that then so be it. Me and the kid will roast some marshmallows." And of course: "I used the knife. I saved a child. I won a war. God forgive me."
@ohmythatsweird
@ohmythatsweird 2 жыл бұрын
You made me laugh so hard "Polka will never die!"
@jodonnell64
@jodonnell64 2 жыл бұрын
@@ohmythatsweird PWND - Gotta love a double joke.
@Jeff-fl3pi
@Jeff-fl3pi 2 жыл бұрын
the last one hit so hard
@davidisaacson5806
@davidisaacson5806 2 жыл бұрын
@@Jeff-fl3pi it always will. I've read that book a dozen times at least. It never gets any easier.
@alirafati9340
@alirafati9340 2 жыл бұрын
Only book ever which has ever been able to make my eyes a bit wet (during the death of two people I won't name)the writing is fantastic...also best quote is the building one it's soooo harry
@nuyabuisness7526
@nuyabuisness7526 2 жыл бұрын
If you enjoy audiobooks I HIGHLY recommend the audiobooks of this series. Marsters is incredible. Plus if you want more from Butcher I thoroughly enjoyed the Codex Alera series. Fun fantasy world with cool creatures and an interestingly unique magic system. The audiobook version is also good, narrated by Kate Reading.
@Ceabrus74
@Ceabrus74 2 жыл бұрын
I lost the book I was half done with. Might take your advice and get the audio book instead of buying another and ending up with two physical copies.
@onemorerep6597
@onemorerep6597 2 жыл бұрын
James Marsters does an excellent job narrating it.
@marissashantez6051
@marissashantez6051 Жыл бұрын
I can never deal with them.
@pissqueendanniella4688
@pissqueendanniella4688 2 жыл бұрын
"The fictional american city of chicago" as someone who lives in the shadow of chicago, this joke his particularly hard 😹😹😹😹😹 Also yes, the audio book are the DEFINITIVE way to consume this series. I've read and listened to all the books through 15 (yea i need to catch up, but I kinda like binging 2 or 3 dresden books in a row because as you said, they just go so fast except book 2, which for me, felt like the longest slowest book in the series) and the audio books are just incredible
@arcadiaberger9204
@arcadiaberger9204 2 жыл бұрын
The most recent book in the series is...remarkable. Try to avoid spoilers for it. You will be glad to come into it unspoiled.
@g4fly4ever8
@g4fly4ever8 2 жыл бұрын
Damn i just ordered the first 5 books physically. I guess ill leave the audiobooks for when i decide to reread it in the future
@Sabawn2821
@Sabawn2821 Жыл бұрын
4:54 Lmao! That clip of Harry “doing the right thing, if not always the smartest way.” 😂😂😂
@rianorixalaunana357
@rianorixalaunana357 15 күн бұрын
That really would be such a Harry thing to do though!
@eingames9931
@eingames9931 2 жыл бұрын
The best description of this series is from my brother- "It is Harry Potter for adults." It may have things from children's books, but it all is a very adult life and death themes.
@marissashantez6051
@marissashantez6051 Жыл бұрын
I hate Harry Potter series, and I grew up with all kids loving them. So..no.
@mman2052
@mman2052 23 сағат бұрын
I mean your not wrong but dang just imagine if Harry got a job as the Professor for defense against the dark arts
@illwyte
@illwyte 2 жыл бұрын
When my mom bought a house i was 17. To my surprise i found a book in a box, it was Dead Beat.. That was a turning point in my life and that was my introduction to Dresden. I've read all the books since then and my life seems more comfortable since then.❤
@nauyavidahl8825
@nauyavidahl8825 2 ай бұрын
Dead beat is the perfect introduction to Dresden. It was the turning point for me, from "one of my favorite series" to "this is my favorite series.". "Polka will never die" and Sue were just too iconic to gloss over.
@Grey_Shard
@Grey_Shard 2 жыл бұрын
i was there when Jim Butcher at a con panel asked the crowd for whose PoV should be the next short-story. Practically everyone wanted Mouse.
@travisbishop782
@travisbishop782 2 жыл бұрын
What? Not Mister? Just kidding. Mouse would be an interesting POV character.
@andrewjenkins9965
@andrewjenkins9965 2 жыл бұрын
Zoo Day?
@Grey_Shard
@Grey_Shard 2 жыл бұрын
@@andrewjenkins9965 Yeah, I think that was it.
@jodonnell64
@jodonnell64 2 жыл бұрын
@@Grey_Shard It is. "My name is Mouse, and I'm a good dog." (boy?... maybe. It's been awhile.)
@margiestevens2384
@margiestevens2384 Ай бұрын
@@jodonnell64I am a good boy. Every body tells me so.
@FredericoASousa
@FredericoASousa 2 жыл бұрын
I love that through the course of the books the characters, not just Harry, all grow and change, getting stronger and stronger in a realistic way, as the stakes get higher and higher. There is never a "training montage" or "mystery potion" that gives a massive undeserved power boost. It's more like, they spend a book finding a mystery and 2 books later they find that the mystery actually sets a chain of actions in motion that 2 books later resolve in an ally teaching Dresden a trick that 2 books later becomes a weapon or a tool Dresden can actually use every now and again. I love seeing character going from small and innocent but curious and smart to adult independent and reliable, or from just your average un-assuming kind of wimpy but likable human, growing into this bad ass demi angel warrior having threesomes with werewolves xD. I know it's crazy (and the series is not the monkey male fantasy all the time) but there is just something soo cool to see character you like get stronger and stronger and defeating foes you only heard about being whispered at 10 books before. I think the world develops so well, that you end up even liking some of the recurring villains, so much so that when the story goes into a different direction and then like a year later when the story goes back to normal and Harry is chatting with a villain and they casually comment how he has been fighting one of Dresden's allies this whole time and the ally is now actually a dependable person instead of the jackass we know we kind of get "oh wow, I wonder what happened to make him change and grow" and then we actually eventually have a time to talk to that side character and he has all this complex things going on in his life because the world is not just about the main character and is alive and grows with him. That's how you end up feeling the world is real and the characters are likable.
@usxxgrant
@usxxgrant 2 жыл бұрын
I agree. The series is the best example I've found of a character ( and his companions, and enemies, and his obstacles ) leveling up over the course of the series, and done in such a way that it really feels reasonable. Also Jim has thus far kept from making Harry become over powered compared to his foes. I highly recommend the series to anyone that will listen to me.
@nauyavidahl8825
@nauyavidahl8825 2 ай бұрын
I get emotional thinking about Butters' character growth.
@JustAvgJames
@JustAvgJames 2 жыл бұрын
POLKA NEVER DIES!
@Jane_8319
@Jane_8319 2 ай бұрын
“The building was on fire, and it wasn’t my fault”
@Ebbagull
@Ebbagull 2 жыл бұрын
I didn't know anyone could convince me to read this series in less than seven minutes, but here we are! James Marsters narration, here we go!
@Sentinelll
@Sentinelll 2 жыл бұрын
Word of warning: the first 2-3 books are the worst of the series. The great part about that is that almost every book is better than the previous one. But on the other hand, it will absolutely scare people away too soon. My advice: If you think the first books are good or okay: keep reading. If you absolutely hate book 1 or still don't like it after book 3, I think it's better to stop. If you're on the fence and are still not convinced by Dead Beat, then this series will never convince you.
@rianorixalaunana357
@rianorixalaunana357 15 күн бұрын
@@Sentinelll Start at Dead Beat. Everything before that is... not great. The first few are the worst, but Dead Beat is the first really good one in my opinion. And at that point, it's still episodic enough that you won't be too lost starting there. You can of course start with the first few if you want, but my advice is to skip to Dead Beat if you hate them. Or you could just start there.
@Cracktopus.
@Cracktopus. 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, one of my favorite book series ever for sure.
@Trestin13
@Trestin13 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, exactly!!!!!!!! Marsters is definitely the voice of Harry. Love this series so much.
@evan8542
@evan8542 2 жыл бұрын
Been going through the Dresden Files with the audiobooks. On White Knight now. Loving the series
@Dragoon803
@Dragoon803 2 жыл бұрын
You are the second person to tell me the best way to read these books is through the audio version. I read them all myself without even knowing about the audio books, but it does make me want to go back and listen to all the books again to refresh my memory for the next book.
@ctakitimu
@ctakitimu 2 жыл бұрын
You won't be sorry. Although in my opinion, James Marsters really gets everyone sorted from book 4 onwards. Before that they're still really good, but he's consistent after book 4
@javrri7212
@javrri7212 2 жыл бұрын
i've listened to the audiobooks maby three times already. They are so good! Can't wait to start over again, just have to wait some time
@perrimadden6964
@perrimadden6964 Жыл бұрын
I always read the newest book first, and then I listen to it. The audiobooks are great for doing chores or while working. When I painted my house, I listened to several of the books. It changed a chore into a relaxing task that I looked forward to.
@marissashantez6051
@marissashantez6051 Жыл бұрын
It takes too long to listen to them.
@chelleyroberts
@chelleyroberts 2 жыл бұрын
I felt bad for Glove with Ghost Story. I’ve had some fave series that had a stand in narrator before that turned out to be horrifically jarring. The Hollows, for example. The stand in pitched voices high that were usually low. Pitched voices low that were usually high. And her pronunciations were so far off some of the names were almost unrecognizable. Glover clearly either is a fan who had listened to the previous books or did his homework. His diction, cadence and pronunciation were all spot on. It was just the voice that was different. He did an excellent job.
@jimmymiller1313
@jimmymiller1313 2 жыл бұрын
He did great, and I'd love to hear other books he has read, just not these ones, lol.
@anoamadeus
@anoamadeus 2 жыл бұрын
I actually liked some of his voices as much as Marsters', such as Butters. Edit: spelling
@lorigunther9712
@lorigunther9712 2 жыл бұрын
You are absolutely right. The only thing he did wrong was not sounding like Marsters.
@onemorerep6597
@onemorerep6597 2 жыл бұрын
I love The Dresden Files. I can’t wait for the next book. The tv show had promise but kind of a let down and didn’t live up to the books. If you like The Dresden Files I recommend checking out Sandman Slim.
@Elizabeth-rp8kz
@Elizabeth-rp8kz 2 жыл бұрын
There's also an RPG with quite a lot of lore that might not necessarily be in the books. It's based on the Fate system so it's pretty soft as far as rules go but very fun narratively
@haydensellers2649
@haydensellers2649 2 жыл бұрын
@Elizabeth Really? Is it just called something like “Dresden files rpg”?
@magnusbergqvist2123
@magnusbergqvist2123 Жыл бұрын
@@haydensellers2649 Yes. And technically there are two different versions of it (both written by persons in the setting). The first which is based on an older version of FATE, is called Dresden Files RPG. It has 3 books: Your story (main rulebook), Our world (writeups of a lot of characters from the series), The Paranet Papers (alternative setting and more empowered versions of some characters). The first two are supposed to be written by Billy with lots of discussions between him, Harry and Bob which manifests as scribbles in the margin, post it notes etc. Paranet Papers is written later, and is then written by Billy, Waldo Butters and Karrin Murphy, and also have such baneter between them, and basically takes place after the events of the book Changes. The first two are out of print, but can be bought as pdf's. Not quite sure about the status of the last one, think it might still eb in print, but otherwise also availible as pdf's. The second version is called Dresden Files Accelerated, and it uses a newer, and simplified version of the rules. That one is suposed to be written by Ivy...
@franzkissel1369
@franzkissel1369 2 жыл бұрын
I love this video, it is a clear and concise explanation of what the Dresden Files is about, and what makes it interesting, but the passion still very much shines through. This made me happy.
@madmintentertainment6268
@madmintentertainment6268 2 жыл бұрын
the audio book series got my 19 year old self back into fiction and literature in general. I didnt read books at all. Friend reccomended me the dresden files and all of a sudden I was 15 audio books down and obsessed. Now Ive listened to over 100 books and have over one and a half months of listening time on audible. Im also getting into writing. Thank you , Jim Butcher.
@stephenwestergom9620
@stephenwestergom9620 2 жыл бұрын
I discovered The Dresden Files mid 2020 on Audible. Listened to all of them in like 2 months.
@pharrigan-hikes
@pharrigan-hikes 2 жыл бұрын
Love this book series. All the colorful cast of characters around Harry and how he bounces off of them with pop culture references really make the series for me. I like how each installment expands the world and usually puts Harry in an even more dire circumstance. I have yet to listen to the series, but have been told that I should.
@chrisriddle7263
@chrisriddle7263 2 жыл бұрын
They are great books . I really enjoyed them.thanks for the video
@ValhallaAMV
@ValhallaAMV 2 жыл бұрын
always glad to see people spread the message about one of my favorite series of all time.
@mikomiakari3949
@mikomiakari3949 2 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate the inclusion of the audio books. That's how I've been getting through the series since I don't have much time to read.
@soniaalmeidadias5794
@soniaalmeidadias5794 2 жыл бұрын
I just finished the first one and really liked it. Looking forward to the following ones. Liked this video!
@crandleberrysadie
@crandleberrysadie 2 жыл бұрын
What an awesome summation! TY for putting this out there.
@siljatanner1318
@siljatanner1318 Жыл бұрын
This was a great video! The clip you chose of Spike was perfect. I am a Dresden fan because of my Spike obsession.
@Sentinelll
@Sentinelll 2 жыл бұрын
You absolutely nailed why this is my favorite series of all time. It's the only book series I've ever reread, and I've reread it three times. It's ridiculous!
@usxxgrant
@usxxgrant 2 жыл бұрын
When I know when the next book in the series is coming out, I reread the entire series so as to be ready for the new one. There are so many favorite scenes to re-visit, and familiar sections to bring me to tears.
@wendywu5154
@wendywu5154 2 жыл бұрын
I started the series at book 6, then went back and read the rest of them. I’m glad that I discovered the DF after both Butcher and Marsters had gotten into their groove - if I’d started with the first couple of books, I don’t think I would have stuck with it. But the series is 🔥🔥🔥 from book 3, on. Favorite book series ever.
@csd915
@csd915 2 жыл бұрын
Love Dresden and Marster. He brings him alive.
@lorigunther9712
@lorigunther9712 2 жыл бұрын
This is the best review and summary of reasons to read the Dresden files that I have ever come across. Awesome!
@jon_little
@jon_little 2 жыл бұрын
That is one of the best synopsis of Dresden that I have ever heard. Nicely done.
@machspeed7610
@machspeed7610 2 жыл бұрын
Your energy and vibes are on point. Give me more content
@hatefulkilla6995
@hatefulkilla6995 11 ай бұрын
I love his Alera Codex series as well. Hands down my favorite author
@TheKAGORA
@TheKAGORA 2 жыл бұрын
Obsessed with this series. The audiobooks are so spot on with the voice of Harry. Talk about getting in his head 🤯👍🏾
@usxxgrant
@usxxgrant 2 жыл бұрын
I love the series, and my compliments on an excellent review. You highlighted many of the good points of the series while managing to avoid major spoilers. I deeply respect that. I would personally add that every book makes me laugh, and darn near every one has at least one part that makes me cry. Keep up the good work.
@omegatired
@omegatired 2 жыл бұрын
I saw the TV series first and then discovered the books. The Books. I have all of them, some in hard back, and I read through allllll of them every time a new one comes out. And yeah, Marsters is perfect.
@7nage
@7nage 2 жыл бұрын
Dresden files is the first fantasy series I've read. I've read fantasy before, but never in novel form. I felt so connected to Dresden that I think I've created some sort of parasocial relationship with the character, he really does feel that real! Some might say he does exist and is their friend in real life, my friend told me so! :D Just sad that not a lot of people upload Dresden files content on KZbin (I love watching them), so this video is much appreciated! Subbed!
@Kilkoyne555
@Kilkoyne555 2 жыл бұрын
love this book series, i go through it at least once a year
@RickarRickani
@RickarRickani 2 жыл бұрын
I finished the serie about a half a year ago, i loved it so much. The lore is so powerfull and the character development. Can't wait how see how the story unfolds further.
@AmariieMaerthos
@AmariieMaerthos 2 жыл бұрын
I was actually introduced to the series by the tv show, and love the books. I've also gotten a hold of the TTRPG and Cooperative Card Game, both by Evil Hat. The entire world created by the books is amazing.
@mylois62
@mylois62 2 жыл бұрын
The TV show was tragic. I wish they had stayed true to the books
@davidoberg5180
@davidoberg5180 2 жыл бұрын
will definitely listen to these books now! Very nice video dude, love your style
@One-Watermelon
@One-Watermelon 4 ай бұрын
I'm obsessed with the Dresden Files.... I only found it a few months ago but I'm so hooked
@margiestevens2384
@margiestevens2384 Ай бұрын
Good job with the review. Harry’s views are what you would expect considering who raised him. At least he was capable of growth and maturity. It took me at least three books before I realized that there was a larger plot underneath the series. Had to go back and listen to the first three again to start to see the patterns. We were encouraged to listen to music or something where I worked to protect our ears. Spent a sizable chunk on Audible trying to catch up and then keep up with Dresden’s adventures.😂
@Fetishcast
@Fetishcast 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!
@shellfire6931
@shellfire6931 2 жыл бұрын
This is such a great series, I love seeing it get a video like this.
@MB-qg6ro
@MB-qg6ro 2 жыл бұрын
Such a good series and the audiobooks are fantastic.
@MakerTom2022
@MakerTom2022 2 жыл бұрын
This was great, Thank you! The Dresden Files tops the list, reading all else while waiting for another volume...
@raizenmazoku1519
@raizenmazoku1519 2 жыл бұрын
I read the author Jim Butcher bio in the back of a book it said he was a martial arts enthusiast, with countless skills rendered useless atleast 200 years ago. Also he started writing becuase doing anything else would make him crazy. Im barely paraphrasing.
@superalatreon1
@superalatreon1 2 жыл бұрын
You did a good job with the editing. I thought maybe you would have at least 5,000 subscribers so I was surprised to see it's less than 1,000. Keep up the good work and you will grow for sure!
@markcastellanet9672
@markcastellanet9672 2 жыл бұрын
Michael is one of the best side characters.
@telynns8490
@telynns8490 2 жыл бұрын
I love Michael. Just love him.
@jodonnell64
@jodonnell64 2 жыл бұрын
@@telynns8490 Harry: Shit! Hellhounds! Michael: Harry... What have I said about swearing? Harry: Oh, right. Shit! Heckhounds!
@puglord3260
@puglord3260 2 жыл бұрын
Great work!! The Dresden File series is my favorite out there, seeing it get a video like this is great to see!
@hellman1419
@hellman1419 2 жыл бұрын
I discovered the audiobooks a year ago and when I say discovered, I mean it. In Germany it is like this series never existed, you don't find it in book stores and nobody has ever heard about it. The rights of the German translations belong to a company that has went bankrupt I think so there's that. Long story short: Everytime I'm in a bigger bookstore I ask if they've got some Dresden files books and when I hear the inevitable 'no' I'm giving them my 'I thought you where a bookstore'-face. Some day it'll work 😅
@Jeff-fl3pi
@Jeff-fl3pi 2 жыл бұрын
das der letzte Teil nicht übersetzt wird ist einfach so ein scheiß
@hellman1419
@hellman1419 2 жыл бұрын
@@Jeff-fl3pi die ganze Sache stinkt allgemein zum Himmel. Selbst die vorhandenen Übersetzungen kriegt man praktisch gar nicht mehr. Auf audible sind die deutschen hörbücher auch von heute auf morgen verschwunden und nie wieder aufgetaucht. Nervt
@summerofkorngaming6249
@summerofkorngaming6249 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic break down of the series.
@milanurbani7833
@milanurbani7833 2 жыл бұрын
After the Malazan video I was excited to see what other videos you had, and was left dissapointed. But youtube recomendations led me to you once again this time i subscribed just to be sure i dont miss anything😉
@pecosnick45
@pecosnick45 3 ай бұрын
This series has consumed my life
@piman3172
@piman3172 5 ай бұрын
This is my all time favorite series and you did a great job on pitching it. The Dresden Files is truly a masterpiece, painted before you a few strokes at a time. You might also want to try out the Cradle series by Will Wight. Very similar in tone, humor, and character depth. Very different in plot and world.
@greysapocalyptic
@greysapocalyptic 2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love these books I just finished cold days so I have three left
@mouseblackcat5263
@mouseblackcat5263 2 жыл бұрын
Dont forget that the Only Wizard in the Chicago Phone Book also Rode a fricken' Zombie Dinosaur. O.o
@katherineheasley6196
@katherineheasley6196 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I love these books. I've only listened to one of the audiobooks - I prefer reading - but I agree that James Marsters does a fantastic job.
@full-timehuman
@full-timehuman 2 жыл бұрын
Malazan, and now Dresden. You have great taste.
@dustenekoes28
@dustenekoes28 2 жыл бұрын
On my second read through of the series. I wish more people got onto it! Great video, your art and editing are on point
@IamValentina66
@IamValentina66 2 жыл бұрын
Found Dresden years ago. Still revisit them.
@deepakranasingh5252
@deepakranasingh5252 Жыл бұрын
Yes Harry Dresden is my favorite 🥳👍🙋🏻‍♂️
@joshuaraminha8339
@joshuaraminha8339 2 жыл бұрын
Hello, you got me to start Malazan it's a bit different than my comfort zone (Wheel of Time). But I'm really starting to love Gardens of the Moon. Thank you!!
@raswartz
@raswartz 2 жыл бұрын
go go go
@jenniferj5324
@jenniferj5324 2 жыл бұрын
Malazan is a different style of writing ... it has great world building and story lines, but you just don't get invested in the characters like you do for Song of Ice & Fire or Brandon Sanderson's works. If you can appreciate that style of writing, I suggest that you stick it out. I don't know that I would ever re-read them, but I do not regret reading them through once.
@raswartz
@raswartz 2 жыл бұрын
@@jenniferj5324 Disagree. Characters in Malazan are incredibly well-written.
@jenniferj5324
@jenniferj5324 2 жыл бұрын
@@raswartz I am not saying they are not well written, they just don't seem relatable. More abstract. It is difficult for me to articulate, but it is easier to feel invested in characters from authors like Dresden, Sanderson, Hobbs.
@raswartz
@raswartz 2 жыл бұрын
@@jenniferj5324 Because most writers will straight-up tell you a character's motivation. Erikson shows you their behavior, and leaves clues for you to work out what their motivation was. This leaves something for the reader to discover on their own, so when you get it, it really hits hard.
@JohnnyWrongo-b9l
@JohnnyWrongo-b9l 2 жыл бұрын
A marvellous little video here. I greatly enjoyed it, all of it, even the silly graphics. Similar to Jim Butcher's sometimes childlike sense of humour. I recently used the Dresden files to introduce my wife to fantasy lit. It worked. She was immediately addicted, forcing me to buy all 17 of the novels so that she can read them all in order of publication. She says she isn't interested in the short stories. However, I am feel pretty certain that when she finishes Battle Ground, she will be chasing me out the door to get the short story collections. I will have to check out the audio versions via used book stores. We spend so much on books, going to expensive audio books would have us on the street.
@willowpackerthestoryteller135
@willowpackerthestoryteller135 2 жыл бұрын
Also if you need a really quick read there are two really good anthologies Side Jobs and Brief Cases which are so much monster of the week fun.
@hawkfu
@hawkfu Жыл бұрын
These videos are fantastic. Just subscribed. Can’t wait to see you tackle more of these great fantasy series
@oldmannoob8105
@oldmannoob8105 2 жыл бұрын
The audio books are the best for sure James Marster nails it
@lonestarJimbo
@lonestarJimbo 7 ай бұрын
Great video. Thanks for it!
@jenniferj5324
@jenniferj5324 2 жыл бұрын
Love your overview of the series. Great job without any spoilers. So happy you didn't forget to mention Mister & Mouse. I wonder if you liked the Kate Daniels books?
@oceanwater6887
@oceanwater6887 Жыл бұрын
Can’t forget the STEAMY scenes with the various femme-fatale love interests.
@AdmrlLocke
@AdmrlLocke 2 жыл бұрын
Until the parts about Marsters and the TV series, this was one of the best videos ever. I've been reading Dresden Files for 15 years, have all the novels, short stories and graphic novels, and have read all the microfiction online, and on every other points you've captured the essence of the series. Thank you!
@johnathanrhoades7751
@johnathanrhoades7751 Жыл бұрын
I've read the first one and quite enjoy it! I need to read more...
@snithnorddarthbathrobe6928
@snithnorddarthbathrobe6928 2 жыл бұрын
life is a journey time is a river the door is ajar
@kbullbambam7660
@kbullbambam7660 2 жыл бұрын
I love this series !!!
@spiremetrobooks5753
@spiremetrobooks5753 2 жыл бұрын
Yes. Well done!!!
@truerthanyouknow9456
@truerthanyouknow9456 2 жыл бұрын
Bob is Harry’s “assistant slave.” Wow. Harry is such a good guy.
@ValhallaAMV
@ValhallaAMV 2 жыл бұрын
it's complicated, but long story short, Bob is more than okay with it
@truerthanyouknow9456
@truerthanyouknow9456 2 жыл бұрын
@@ValhallaAMV I hear you, but that's the thing that bothers me the most. We keep making these stories where heroes have these slave-friends and people are ok with it. I'm ready for a more progressive imagination. I think that the new Battlestar Galactica series finally got it right. Humans generated an artificially intelligent species and enslaved them. The subsequent war was epic... and justified.
@SoulSoundMuisc
@SoulSoundMuisc 2 жыл бұрын
Bob The Skull is not a human. He's a Spirit of Air. The skull is his home. Whoever (anybody) holds his skull is his master. Those are "the rules", in the Nevernever/ Fairy sense. The "slave" quip is just tgat, a quip. Bob The Skull has never been human or alive the way people are. It would be better to describe him as a lecherous, pithy, whiny Super Artificial Intelligence. Edit: IIRC nobody in the books calls Bob a slave unless they are *sorely* mistaken about what Bob is.
@redbeardthefascist
@redbeardthefascist 22 сағат бұрын
Technically Bob is controlled by who holds his skull,but if I remember correctly Harry outright says he can't and/or won't actually enslave him per se. He does give him orders,but he also pays Bob in sleazy romance novel and personal time possessing the cat to go to strip clubs and such. While Bob has many complaints he voluntarily helps him regardless.
@timeastman8319
@timeastman8319 10 ай бұрын
If the two short story collections are *still* not enough, there are a few more on Butcher's website. There are also two more in separate anthologies, one from Toot's pov in "Heroic Hearts" and one from Mouse's pov in "Instinct: An Animal Rescuers Antholgy". Lastly, there is a DF novella: "The Law".
@AdmrlLocke
@AdmrlLocke 2 жыл бұрын
DresdoVision! I love it!
@Juanpa_SC
@Juanpa_SC 2 жыл бұрын
Never thought of Charlie Cox as Dresden... A popular dream cast is James Marsden.
@zacharyrussell9618
@zacharyrussell9618 11 ай бұрын
I believe I've read everything (...and listened. James Marsters rules!) up to date and I'm champing for the next book. I suppose I'll give the tv series a look.
@johnwright6706
@johnwright6706 2 жыл бұрын
Stand alone stories for a series? Guess I'll try them out.
@kmechwarrior1684
@kmechwarrior1684 2 жыл бұрын
Zoo Day is told from 3 perspectives not just Harry's
@MySkilletfan
@MySkilletfan 2 жыл бұрын
I remember in high-school one of my dorm mates was always reading these. After finishing thr first book I get why
@AdmrlLocke
@AdmrlLocke 2 жыл бұрын
Warning for Chicago readers: If you're from Chicago, give Jim a few books to get to know the city. He got a lot of grief from Chicagoans for talking about midtown Chicago, although in fairness there is both a Midtown Athletic Club and a Hotel at Midtown. Later he refers to the area as Bucktown, which is actually on the map as an area, but growing up in Budlong Woods in the 1960s I never heard anyone mention Bucktown either. :-D
@samuelleask1132
@samuelleask1132 2 жыл бұрын
I adore the Dresden Files
@cmation1073
@cmation1073 2 жыл бұрын
Your videos are amazing! I can see an awesome channel growing before my very eyes... do you have anything you plan to cover next?
@tomdonovan30
@tomdonovan30 2 жыл бұрын
I love this series
@Version0111
@Version0111 2 жыл бұрын
I just started book 6 which begins with Harry rescuing puppies and having some difficulty finding a home for one of them. Please tell me this puppy becomes the large dog you spoke of in the end of the video.
@jakebishop7822
@jakebishop7822 2 жыл бұрын
if you really want to know the final line of book 6 is "Hey. Why did you get large-breed Puppy Chow?" so uh...come to your own conclusions
@Isaiah_McIntosh
@Isaiah_McIntosh 2 жыл бұрын
@@jakebishop7822 knew I wouldn't have to look too hard to find you here lol
@jakebishop7822
@jakebishop7822 2 жыл бұрын
@@Isaiah_McIntosh thats cause this video rules
@telynns8490
@telynns8490 2 жыл бұрын
@@jakebishop7822 The best first and last lines of any book, ever. "The building was on fire and it wasn't my fault" is the first line.
@derekeastman7771
@derekeastman7771 7 ай бұрын
@@telynns8490my personal favorite was the opening line to Changes. Hit me like a freight train.
@jakebishop7822
@jakebishop7822 2 жыл бұрын
I just want to say this is a really really good video
@isaacschmitt4803
@isaacschmitt4803 2 жыл бұрын
Lol, had me for a minute there when you said each book was basically a standalone.
@AhmadHassan-eb2pl
@AhmadHassan-eb2pl 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks im on book 4 after reading it il jump on ahead on audible for book 5
@haavard9227
@haavard9227 Жыл бұрын
i love this series man, can you make one about the cosmere maybe?
@captainaomaruvomexekutivko4919
@captainaomaruvomexekutivko4919 2 жыл бұрын
another great video on this channel
@KingCanuck2814
@KingCanuck2814 2 жыл бұрын
Nicely said!
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