Dead Beat by Jim Butcher

Dead Beat

The Dresden Files #7

Jim Butcher with James Marsters

missing duration info Add in missing duration information • first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction fantasy mystery adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

Description

Paranormal investigations are Harry Dresden’s business and Chicago is his beat, as he tries to bring law and order to a world of wizards and monsters that exists alongside everyday life. And though most inhabitants of the Windy City don’t believe ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,514 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
mysterious 65%
funny 60%
dark 57%
tense 34%
emotional 17%
lighthearted 8%
hopeful 6%
challenging 4%
inspiring 2%
sad 2%
reflective 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 35%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 35% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 49% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.25

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