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A review by tkat
Mean Streets by Jim Butcher
4.0
Fans of Jim Butcher really need to pick up this anthology. The first story is of course all about our wonderfully bumbling master of wizardry Harry Dresden. I love this story to pieces as Harry actually manages to save the soul of one Micheal Carpenter. Yes Mr. Sword Wielding, Ever Faithful Soldier of God Micheal Carpenter. Scary isn't it? But absolutly fabulous.
The next story in line is by one Simon R. Green, and this is one to look out for. Fans of Harry Dresden will enjoy Green's character as their stories have similar backgrounds. This one is based in London and is a P.I like Dresden, but unlike Dresden spends most of his time in the Nightside (a lot like Elsewhere for you Gaiman fans). The Nightside is a place where the past present and future meet, gods play, and words are destroyed. His character (i forget the name folks so if you want to know it read the books!) befriends an dead/undead creature of the Nightside aptly named Dead Boy, and Dead Boy's futuristic car. Much like the car from Night Rider, only advance the technology a few thousand years so its a hover craft, has near impenitrable amor siding, and "glass" that can appear and dissapear as desired. Nevermind the fact that Dead Boy has bonded to the car to the point where they can actually carry on conversations.
Kat Richardson's story I am afraid did not resonate with me to the point where it was memorable or made me want to dig out her books and read into her further, like I have done with Simon R. Green's character. It was ok, I did not out right hate it, but as I said it wasn't long lasting.
Thomas Sniegoski is another matter. I really enjoyed his story about fallen angels. Interesting concept. This one begins in the time of Noah, and involves the angel's of God becoming a little frisky with the natives and the outcome of those unions are dealt with within our time. Powerful stuff what transpires when all the secrets come out, but unfortunately again not enough to stick with me and make me seek him out. Well written, interesting concept, but I'm afriad I was distracted by other shiny things.
But seriously, my fellow fans of Butcher and Dresden, pick this book up to at least check out Simon R. Green. I doubt you'll be dissapointed.
The next story in line is by one Simon R. Green, and this is one to look out for. Fans of Harry Dresden will enjoy Green's character as their stories have similar backgrounds. This one is based in London and is a P.I like Dresden, but unlike Dresden spends most of his time in the Nightside (a lot like Elsewhere for you Gaiman fans). The Nightside is a place where the past present and future meet, gods play, and words are destroyed. His character (i forget the name folks so if you want to know it read the books!) befriends an dead/undead creature of the Nightside aptly named Dead Boy, and Dead Boy's futuristic car. Much like the car from Night Rider, only advance the technology a few thousand years so its a hover craft, has near impenitrable amor siding, and "glass" that can appear and dissapear as desired. Nevermind the fact that Dead Boy has bonded to the car to the point where they can actually carry on conversations.
Kat Richardson's story I am afraid did not resonate with me to the point where it was memorable or made me want to dig out her books and read into her further, like I have done with Simon R. Green's character. It was ok, I did not out right hate it, but as I said it wasn't long lasting.
Thomas Sniegoski is another matter. I really enjoyed his story about fallen angels. Interesting concept. This one begins in the time of Noah, and involves the angel's of God becoming a little frisky with the natives and the outcome of those unions are dealt with within our time. Powerful stuff what transpires when all the secrets come out, but unfortunately again not enough to stick with me and make me seek him out. Well written, interesting concept, but I'm afriad I was distracted by other shiny things.
But seriously, my fellow fans of Butcher and Dresden, pick this book up to at least check out Simon R. Green. I doubt you'll be dissapointed.