A review by gwenergy
Storm Front by Jim Butcher

adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

This book is an excellent entry into the Dresden Files universe. While the writing quality and style improves greatly with each book, this first book does a great job of setting up the world for the rest of the series, as well as standing on its own. One could read this on its own as a fun urban fantasy murder mystery, but knowing that it is the start to a much longer series with an array of characters and creatures settles this as a very nice entry into the hidden world of magic. My only gripe with Butcher’s writing style is the very heavy male gaze. It continues throughout the series (I believe it gets less intense as the series progresses) and while I wish it was less present overall, it does still fit the character. Especially in this first book, getting to know Harry, it shows a struggle between chivalry and chauvinism, both of which tend to get him into trouble. Overall, I highly recommend this book and series to anyone interested in modern-day magic and spell slinging. 
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