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hiking_reader's review against another edition
4.0
I finally found myself returning to the Dresden Files series. I started reading this series years ago before I was as deep into reading as I am these days. I don't think I ever progressed passed book two or three at that time and I certainly don't remember much at all from it even if I did. So when I began reading this series again back in 2022, I knew this would be a series I could fall back on and enjoy when I needed a read to either fill an open slot on the TBR or if I just needed a break from more epic reads.
I thought I'd return to the series sooner than this but in February 2024 I finally got around to book two Fool Moon. I have no idea why I read this title as "Full Moon" dozens of times before the true title finally sunk in. My plans for this series were spot on though. This was just a quick easy read just to level set my reading mentality on what has been a couple of very busy reading months.
The pacing is on the faster side of things which I believe is part of the draw for me on the Dresden Files. I opted for the audiobook narrated perfectly once again by James Marsters who in my mind is Harry Dresden at this point.
The world building picks up where we left off with book one. It's easy to picture this world in modern times with the added twist that magic is far more prevalent. Just like the world within this story, even if magic was real there would be far more of us to be skeptic about this than true believers. One aspect that I hope continues with each book in the series is just brining more mythological and magical creatures to life in a modern world. For example in Fool Moon, I was enlightened on how many different types of werewolves there are. I'd heard of a couple of this but never really thought of them in comparison just assuming they were one in the same but told from different perspectives. It was interesting to see how these different types interact with each other and the rest of the world differently.
The character development is kind of unique with the series. I think we see some subtle changes or growth with Harry from book one to book two but I think we can expect the overall arc will probably be over several books when we look back at things. I will say most of the growth we see in Fool Moon involves Harry's relationships with other characters. Whether that is trying to mend some bridged or realizing the importance of some perhaps after it's too late. I think we see more drastic changes in some of the smaller arcs of supporting characters in book two. There are a lot of characters to familiarize yourself with and they aren't all as they initially seem.
This series will continue to be my reading comfort food type of books and I foresee getting a couple more under my belt by end of this year yet.
If you're looking for a modern urban fantasy with a heaping portion of magical elements mixed in while Harry tries to crack the case, then I feel this book and probably this series would be a good fit for you.
I thought I'd return to the series sooner than this but in February 2024 I finally got around to book two Fool Moon. I have no idea why I read this title as "Full Moon" dozens of times before the true title finally sunk in. My plans for this series were spot on though. This was just a quick easy read just to level set my reading mentality on what has been a couple of very busy reading months.
The pacing is on the faster side of things which I believe is part of the draw for me on the Dresden Files. I opted for the audiobook narrated perfectly once again by James Marsters who in my mind is Harry Dresden at this point.
The world building picks up where we left off with book one. It's easy to picture this world in modern times with the added twist that magic is far more prevalent. Just like the world within this story, even if magic was real there would be far more of us to be skeptic about this than true believers. One aspect that I hope continues with each book in the series is just brining more mythological and magical creatures to life in a modern world. For example in Fool Moon, I was enlightened on how many different types of werewolves there are. I'd heard of a couple of this but never really thought of them in comparison just assuming they were one in the same but told from different perspectives. It was interesting to see how these different types interact with each other and the rest of the world differently.
The character development is kind of unique with the series. I think we see some subtle changes or growth with Harry from book one to book two but I think we can expect the overall arc will probably be over several books when we look back at things. I will say most of the growth we see in Fool Moon involves Harry's relationships with other characters. Whether that is trying to mend some bridged or realizing the importance of some perhaps after it's too late. I think we see more drastic changes in some of the smaller arcs of supporting characters in book two. There are a lot of characters to familiarize yourself with and they aren't all as they initially seem.
This series will continue to be my reading comfort food type of books and I foresee getting a couple more under my belt by end of this year yet.
If you're looking for a modern urban fantasy with a heaping portion of magical elements mixed in while Harry tries to crack the case, then I feel this book and probably this series would be a good fit for you.
masterobenwan's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
infinite_kay's review against another edition
3.0
So, I enjoyed it and the story was fine, enough to continue on with the series anyway - especially since most people seem to think it gets really good around book 3 or 4. But I'm really hoping for a bit of character development on Harry's part!
blowp0p's review against another edition
1.0
Content warnings: sex, misogyny, violence, death, blood, gore, nudity, heterosexual relationships, magic use
Review tba.
Review tba.
penguin_emperor_of_the_north's review against another edition
4.0
A lot of folks say that the Dresden Files really hits its stride around book 3-5. Could be, Fool Moon is a little rough but it still ranks as one of my favorites from the series.
First off, I like werewolves. Second, I like these werewolves. The hexenwulfen and the loup garou are both horrifying in their own, individually unique ways.
And, well, it's the Dresden Files. It's hilarious and has most excellent action sequences.
First off, I like werewolves. Second, I like these werewolves. The hexenwulfen and the loup garou are both horrifying in their own, individually unique ways.
And, well, it's the Dresden Files. It's hilarious and has most excellent action sequences.
mikaylahartk's review against another edition
2.0
Before I gnaw away at my (many) annoyances with this book, I will say this—Butcher knows how to string a plot together. Though not a classic Who Dun It, the plot has the elements, twists, and momentum of a very good mystery novel. Clean up some cobwebbed prose and the obnoxious misogynist of a protagonist, and this series could turn to out to be enjoyable.
Having admitted that, if this book wasn’t part of fiancé’s favorite series, I wouldn’t have finished it. I actually fell asleep for parts of it and didn’t feel like I missed much. The prose is wordy —neverending strings of the author trying to pick an adjective and just deciding to rattle off like a thesaurus; the characters are nervous, rattled, tense and the monsters are powerful, muscular, dangerous—and the main character is obnoxious in his sacrificial hero complex. Can we also talk about the unabashed chauvinism here? Who else goes out of the way to note the heroic’s cop’s “cute button nose” when she is facing down a rabid magical monster? I could not roll my eyes harder at the fixation over the nudity of some of the female characters. I hope this series gets better like everyone says it does, regarding the quality of the series and the overall likability of its main character.
Having admitted that, if this book wasn’t part of fiancé’s favorite series, I wouldn’t have finished it. I actually fell asleep for parts of it and didn’t feel like I missed much. The prose is wordy —neverending strings of the author trying to pick an adjective and just deciding to rattle off like a thesaurus; the characters are nervous, rattled, tense and the monsters are powerful, muscular, dangerous—and the main character is obnoxious in his sacrificial hero complex. Can we also talk about the unabashed chauvinism here? Who else goes out of the way to note the heroic’s cop’s “cute button nose” when she is facing down a rabid magical monster? I could not roll my eyes harder at the fixation over the nudity of some of the female characters. I hope this series gets better like everyone says it does, regarding the quality of the series and the overall likability of its main character.
jacob_elliott_books's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
whimsicalbg's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
eyosu's review against another edition
3.0
Was it the best piece of literature? No. Was it still very enjoyable? Yes.