GRAVE PERIL - REVIEW (Dresden Files Book 3)

My review of Jim Butcher's Grave Peril. Book 3 in the Dresden Files series. A dark noire fantasy story told from the perspective of a wizard private investigator.
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[@faithdefender5186]

Dresden's costume at the ball made me bust out laughing.

[@corradoalamanni179]

Struck of genius

[@couragew6260]

“The balls on this man” is the phrase I thought of when I read what he was wearing 😂

[@wynnyx7071]

Honestly even the "weak" books get better after you restart the series again. You then realize how far back some story threads go. Your admiration of Jim Butcher will increase.

[@MrT115]

A quote from Jim Butcher about Harry. "He's the plumber of magic".

[@RP-zt7fz]

POLKA WILL NEVER DIE

[@calliepickering2480]

Yes. Hello?

[@jordanthomas5635]

@@calliepickering2480 love it.

[@wynnyx7071]

Polka will never die.

[@BMR3]

Just here to leave a comment, I am still on book 1 of the Dresden files and I am hooked!! Thank you for introducing me to this series, i love it. Thank you Daniel

[@BMR3]

Guess I’ll leave a like on the video as well, even though I can’t watch it yet ;)

[@MrT115]

Book 4 gives you more of a sense on how the rest of the series will develop. I've Always thought that that's where it really takes off.

[@spacemonkey340]

Same. It was really very good.

[@asyidena_]

Dresden is hands down my favorite. Also the series just keeps getting better and better. Don’t you worry, it won’t disappoint.

[@danpifko]

It's great to be able to watch these videos of someone who also has such a passion for the fantasy genre. Great job, this channel continues to pump out amazing content. Almost done with the 4th Dresden book and the trend of improvement continues!

[@graceanderson8553]

I love how you said it might take me a couple years to get the book 10. I will literally read the entire series up, to what's comes out, in less than 3 months

[@danijelb.3384]

He did the same lol.

[@Kotiare]

Loving the reviews. Just going through them all now. Remember. Faerie Godmother. Very much different that just plain Godmother. Having read the series many times so no spoilers for me, just enjoying other people's take on it.

[@Andreasdenfrie]

Its pretty fun to check the wish list for future books here, because Butcher fixes most of these things - for example developing one of the more rule-bound and limited magic-system apart from Brandon's.

[@weaselwolf]

"Falling back to bad people" is kind of an inadvertent survival strategy/theme for Harry. The further along he goes the deeper into bed he gets with monsters

[@signalh9958]

The earnest intro on your earlier videos is so good after I read a book. It's like coming back home after a long journey.

[@manofmartin]

The building was on fire and it wasn't my fault!

[@scottkrametbauer90]

If you think Lea was bad just wait till you meet her boss Mab. Also beware of the Chlorofiend in the next book. Finally, as for Harry and Susan's relationship, changes are coming.

[@illiantear]

👍Good joke

[@jmartin4396]

Nice one!

[@Wamphyrison]

Oooohh... I see what you did there! ;)

[@foreverchicken5692]

The chlorowhat?

[@thatstupidguy6669]

I refuse to call it a giant plant monster

[@donquixote9847]

This is the only one that I actually read. I found it at a book giveaway and really enjoyed it. I plan on buying the series and reading all of it in the near future

[@Sam-vr9wg]

Godmother and a lot of the other characters get a massive amount of development later. Also the early books spend a lot of time trying to establish what sort of things Harry can do and the limits of those powers. I would say by book 5 he has to start getting much more creative with what he has as opposed to pulling new abilities out as the plot requires. Great review as always though.

[@Avatarbee]

I don't actually mind that Harry gets help. Everyone needs help from time to time. It is just that help from the Fey usually comes at a steep price. So it is not like he just gets busted out of a problem for free. He is going to have to pay that price sooner or later.

[@phatpat63]

Summer Knight may be my favorite of the series; top 3 at least. I think it's the first book of the Dresden Files in 'full swing'. I'm looking forward to seeing what you think of it.

[@ryanratchford2530]

I don’t know why i feel this way, but you seem to be really enjoying yourself in this video which just makes it a joy to watch!! Ps. You’ve previously mentioned you’re working on a novel, do you think you’d ever want to do work in progress vlogs or discussion vids about it? I’d great enjoy that.

[@eulalieleigh4274]

Oh, the character drama gets really intense and the godmother stuff will all make sense in later books! Everything that seems a bit cliche now is done on purpose to kind of flip it on it’s head later. Also, the writing is going to get ALOT better, everything gets more intense. I can’t wait for your review on Changes ( the first book without the same # of letters in each title word) it’s the climactic peak to a gigantic arc that is happening throughout every book up to that point!

[@RotaFury]

It is clearified, also the "solving" the problem thing bites him as well. Also everything explained at some point.

[@revpembroke3082]

She's a Faerie Godmother and the next book deals with faeries. I think it might be expanded some, though the Never Never is still a funky place because thought can remake it to whatever the thinker wants. Also, don't worry, Harry is the magical equivalent of a computer nerd (he says so himself). He talks at great length about what magic can and can't do. Also, book 3 doesn't have the sexy vampires. Book 3 focuses on the Reds. The White Court (especially House Raith) are the sexy vampires (actual incubi and succubi, I believe). The Black Court is Stoker vampires. He wrote Dracula with the approval of the White Council as a "How To Kill Vampires" manual.

[@kevinwarden2450]

Loved the use of hair magic. XD

[@joshuakerbs4212]

Hey man, thanks for your content! Almost no one does in depth WOT content and I'm an avid fan. I've read the series almost as many times as I've read Dresden Files. The best book is book 12 so far in my opinion. Changes changes (punny 😁) the series from very good to great. I hope you keep up with the series. It's incredible. 🤘

[@edgardtheknowledgekeeper3119]

I think Dead Beat changed the Dresden Files from really good to great. After changes I think it became absolutely Fantastic.

[@joshuakerbs4212]

I can agree with that. It does begin to highlight the ultimate scheme. I cant wait for the next one!

[@ChiIIChief]

Dead beat and skin game are my favorite

[@Blarg6306]

It's hard to pick a favorite, kinda like picking my favorite child. But I would say Proven Guilty and Turn Coat are tied for 1st, close 2nd being Dead Beat.

[@joshuakerbs4212]

Skin game was phenomenal! What is going to happen in Peace Games?!?!?

[@babybalrog]

Classic sexy vampires... oh my, you haven't even met the sex vampires

[@Aloof_Fish]

Justine and Thomas are in book 3 though.

[@PreppinShootinLivin]

To me, this series is just fun. There are some minor problems you mention but I don’t need this particular series to be great literature, etc.... it’s just really fun, fast paced and each book continues to get better(for the most part)

[@Jon_Browne]

3:19. Hilarious. I am getting stares for how hard I'm laughing at this. This was just a freaking hilarious review. Great job! My favorite character you haven't really met yet so...sorry can't answer that one yet. I truly hope you keep going with these! Do not break until book 7. Please trust me on this. If you don't like Dead Beat, you then have my permission to stop on move on to other series haha.

[@Blarg6306]

Heck yea, Dead Beat is one of the strongest in the series, along with Death Masks. Seriously, the only weak ones are Fool Moon and (maybe) Ghost Story, and even GS holds up really well, I just didn't enjoy it as much as Changes. Stick with this series, by getting through Fool Moon you're through the rough patch. The rest is all uphill, with maybe a few roller coaster bumps here and there. This review made me want more Dresden, time for another reread!

[@kehrbaer90]

If you want to mix it up, try the audiobooks. James Marsters does an awsome job with these.

[@RafaelToscano]

I think Michael’s character was a very nice addition to the story. I really liked his character and the contrast with Harry. I just finished the book and I had exactly the same feeling: it’s getting “out of hand”. The magic comes out of nowhere and he is just overpowered. Let’s see how it will go after that. BUT, even with these flaws, it is very entertaining and I’m anxious to read book 4. I wonder when I will start to get utterly disappointed 😂 p.s.: the water thing with the Lea character was horrible 😂 I was like: WTF just happened? But again: I liked the book a lot and I’m enjoying the series so far. I know this video is old, so I’m really curious how the series keep up on the next books 😂

[@SultanFilm]

In reference to the remarks on Lea. One thing about Dresden Files, which I'm sure you grew to understand over time as you read the series. Is that Butcher is using more on folk stories and mythology to formulate this world, rather than using traditional modern fantasy. So have to look at it from another angle, rather than what you expect things should be.

[@edgardtheknowledgekeeper3119]

The Magic is definitely much more solid than Harry Potter. The different uses become more defined progressively over time. It does have a whole lot of variety in its uses and it's uses by nonhuman beings seem less defined by rules but there are multiple reasons for that. As for the Nevernever it will be made very apparent that it's a very unpredictable place and is so on purpose because of the way it works in relation to our reality.

[@asksalottle220]

Oh, lol, the titles naming convention is a numbers game with the letters

[@feralart]

Bob is always entertaining.

[@yodhanhunter]

The subsequent books will keep bringing back previous characters and earlier concepts, which I love. As a fan of WoT, it was also a changer for me to not have this humongous cast with all of their own stories. Butcher does an amazing job making a cast of side characters who support the story and the world and those relationships evolve with Harry’s evolution as a character. It all feel very real. I agree that using the Godmother as deus ex machina is weird, but her helping ends up having plot building consequences, which is awesome.

[@jamesgriffyn]

Bro i appreciate the spoiler sections! It's been years since i read these and with a new one out i gotta remember wtf happened.

[@sandorfalusi3486]

His job title is "Wizard". It's in the Yelow Pages. Look it up!

[@dresdenwarlock7978]

UH... ok.. I've felt since book 1 that the magic system is pretty easily, cleverly, and obviously defined. Can't get magic from nothing, physics still exists, it takes a toll be it physical, mental, or supernatural, and without the legwork, the will, and the means, you aren't getting anywhere. So... hope this isn't an ongoing problem for you

[@VRIceblast]

Hmm, not sure why you're having so much trouble with Harry using magic, I mean, he is a wizard, they do tend to use magic. Also, Harry will always be the guy with the worse luck, and is always fighting well above his weight class. The only reason why he's still alive is because he plans ahead. There is a lot going on that you don't know yet. Like with the God Mother. I think you should hold your assumptions, and judgment till you get farther into the series. There is a reason why many people think Jim Butcher is the best at Urban Fantasy. Think of his first 3 books as him still using training wheels. Book 4, he takes them off, and learned to ride, every book after that just gets better and better. I've never read a author, where each book was better than the last, when the last book was great.

[@manofmartin]

You have no idea how powerful Leanansidhe is and how much she refuses to use it to help harry! Wait till you meet Mab!!! Mahahahaha!!!

[@zbabyg6998]

Reading the series a second time, I think it might be my favorite book

[@snppyfirecracker0564]

We have a local senior thrift store and I found 1,2 one time, and 5 and 9 another and I strained myself from getting 6 7 and 10 and I never found any others DEAD BEAT I was almost willing to get but now I just want to have the first 15 books (if there's more that 15 at the most 20)

[@Aloof_Fish]

*Paraphrasing* Daniel: I don't like that magic can fix everything. Dead Beat: Gun go pew pew

[@VRIceblast]

Also, if you have book 4 already, I would recommend picking it up, and starting reading.....

[@Sarah-sn6bq]

Please please review Summer Knight. One of my favourites from the series.

[@asyidena_]

Also if you’ve a mind you might check out Johannes Cabal the Necromancer. Another favorite character but for entirely different reasons than Dresden.

[@turtleanton6539]

Best one in the series so far

[@TheLordofMetroids]

Yeah Harry's relationship with Lea is... weird, I will say she does not play much of a direct role in most upcoming books, in fact I think there is only one upcoming book where she helps Harry fight. The next book is where the series really clicked for me, and it went from a good time, to an enjoyable series, so I am excited to see your review of it.

[@asksalottle220]

I hope you do a post re read video of the series.

[@Bladerxdxi]

book 3 was just introducing the nevernever and it's creatures. But all Made sense later

[@Dunybrook]

Great review. It wasn't actually magic that saved the day in this novel but the power of love, however you feel about that trope. Definitely don't like Lea and she feels very much like an incestuous abuser and I don't see how she could ever be redeemed. I think Harry's ghost had the best quips in this one or Harry himself when he was mocking Kravos.

[@kehrbaer90]

So... do you plan to review summer knight?

[@joeinzinga6123]

I thought this one was significantly better than book two

[@Strikernightfall]

book 4 summer knight does a deep dive into the fairies

[@MrT115]

Here's a Q&A with the author. No heavy spoilers and the things that could be considered spoilers are things that you won't have context for until you've read several more books (kind of like getting information that Mat will meet someone called daughter of the nine moons while you read TGH. It doesn't really tell you anything). kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZouxZnetfLWmaLc

[@13_faces]

The vampire masquerade was great

[@theoriginalforce6489]

do a most impactful meaningful death top 10...

[@thhunter]

Harry's greatest power is dumb luck.

[@ChiIIChief]

Book six is the next big quality increase

[@edgardtheknowledgekeeper3119]

I think your thinking of Seven. Dead Beat.

[@Gnosticman00]

Let's be clear about this series: everything is happening for a reason; it's intentional. The more you read this series, the more obvious that realization becomes.

[@safinan8008]

Hi great video!!!! Have u read “the Black prism by Brent weeks?” Hi from uk 🇬🇧

[@Sanntii7]

He's got a review for it on his channel

[@zachgranat5518]

My policy has always been to like all of your videos, but I've got to say, the long string of metaphors for a 3rd entry being slightly better than the disappointing 2nd but not living up to the first- which ran the gamut from the Rocky movies to Super Mario Bros in like 10 seconds- would have earned this video 2 likes if such a thing was possible without going through the effort of making another account.

[@ChiIIChief]

He’s power is really inconsistent in book 3

[@biblioshark]

Sorry this is a comment on a old video but I am going through and reading the Dresden files because of you and want to see your thoughts. However, honestly Michael threw me off because he is just thrown into the story and I had no clue who he was. Did I miss something like a short story or something?

[@dalehenrickson6243]

Harry is a wizard, that’s what he does, doing anything else would be out of character. LOL

[@Ship-security]

It’s weird that a wizard would use magic to get out of a bad situation.

[@arronjerden915]

Bad people can be friends.

[@925263]

Disagree about Lea. She was the best part in the book. I love how insane she is, and how much of an unabashed asshole she can be.

[@rockman202]

No favorite quote this time? Darn.

[@edgardtheknowledgekeeper3119]

To be fair a lot of the good quotes are later on in the series.

[@NerdyDude186]

Jedidiah Wingard POLKA WILL NEVER DIE!!!!!!!

[@nickolasdiamond5619]

"Hells bells Michael, what has the kid ever done to you?"

[@sabretooth7691]

A wizard who uses magic? What? Shocker!

[@carterdahl9654]

I liked Full Moon. Fight me

[@mindyobeeznis]

Do your research. The first three books were published all at once.

[@marktgreene]

Harry Potter did not “solve every problem because just ‘magic’.”

[@DanielGreeneReviews]

Really? Hermione getting a watch that turns back time? Sword of Gryffindor appearing cause... need and worth? Literally the magic of love stopping a killing curse? Which combine the love and magic MacGuffin. Ron’s wand perfectly backfiring cause magic and plot. I could go on.

[@marktgreene]

Daniel Greene yes, magic is very important. It’s a magical world! But there many other forces, plot devices, characters at work. JKR does not consistently resort to this deus ex machina.

[@edgardtheknowledgekeeper3119]

@@marktgreene In point of fact she really does. Deus ex machina is all over the place. Book 1, survives because the power of love. Book 2 Sword of Gryffindor and Phoenix. Book 3 Time Turner. Book 4 Fake Moody kept him alive every step of the way. Book 5 has it less but the Room of Requirement is still pretty convenient. Book 6 Luck potion. Book 7 Snape got the sword to Harry instead of him finding it himself and also he uses the power of love. Harry Potter is a good story but every step of the way Harry doesn't win because he's brave even really skilled. It's more because someone else tells him what to do or he's given something that fixes all his problems.

[@13_faces]

Am I watching an argument between father and son? 😂

[@turtleanton6539]

@@13_faces yup

[@curtissmith111]

reads about a wizard, whines when magic solves a problem.

[@llywyllngryffyn8053]

STUFF IT! I've gotten 10 chapters in on this dog and I'm not seeing improvement at all. I don't think I can stomach any for of this crap sandwich because some people on the internet say that there will be an improvement down the line. No. So far, Mister the Cat is my favorite character because he is the only one who has been true and consistent throughout. When I read Eye of the World, I was hooked. When I read The Hobbit, I was hooked. When I read Game of Thrones I was hooked... Storm Front irked me, it didn't hook me. Fool Moon irked me more. Grave Peril is already irksome and I am not even halfway through it. Maybe, after I've read something amazing and I want to further contrast it with something Meh, I'll finish this book.