The Dresden Files (the books)
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gnineSo, after almost exactly two weeks, I've just finished all nine of the currently written Dresden Files. And I ADORE them! Due to being laid low with a cold last week, my options for activities became limited to sleep, reading and TV. Got a LOT of the first, did a bunch of second with regards to the Dresden series, and got most of the way thru Farscape to even out the third. (And just gotta say, it's amazing how many parallels can be drawn between Harry and John, starting with them being neck to neck in the competition of most tortured character. Ever. )
Anyway, now that I've just put aside the ninth book (meaning I have to wait for the next one. *sigh* I hate waiting. Add it to the list…which will be shortening by one in July. Can't believe we'll be getting the LAST HP book soon. WOW), my thoughts, reactions, possible questions/speculation and squeeing over the books:
First off, HARRRRRY!! *hugs* My *god* does the man need hugs! Poor poor boy. I've loved his steadily increasing number of friends and allies as the books go along. The first one, when he has NO ONE to turn to truly is depressing! And luckily enough, I'm quite fond of all of 'em.
Which brings me to Thomas!! I love him, I can't help it. I liked him even before I knew he was Harry's bro, I mean he's PRETTY. And amusing. But, I didn't *love* him till the whole brother thing came out and then it's just too cute! I love Harry's interactions with him, their total loyalty to one another. Just too cute. And funny, the gay stuff, especially in the ninth book, amused me to no end.
More on the allies, I adore Murph, I do. I'll admit it, I kinda want her and Harry together. If he was gonna get with anyone, I kinda would like it to be her. On the other hand, I'm totally down with male/female awesome, loyal platonic friendship so…*shrug* Guess I could go either way on the issue. Regardless, she kicks some SERIOUS ass. And her description always reminds me of one of my best friends.
Billy and the Alphas amuse me, and they can be terribly sweet. Haven't seen 'em as much in the last few books, hope they come back.
Michael and his family are sweet, and I wasn't sure how I was feeling about Molly, but was liking her by the end of the ninth.
Mouse is just…awesome!
Ramirez (other than making constantly quote B5 bloopers every time I see his name) has totally totally won my heart. And the virgin thing. Hi-LAR-ri-ous. So perfect.
Harry's relationship with Ebenezer is sweet, want to see more with that.
Marcone…err, is he an ally? Who knows? But I'm rather fond of him, and all of his interactions with Harry. The whole thing with giving Harry platinum membership to his club *killed* me.
Another thing that killed my. T-Rex! OMG, I was dying. It was when Harry looked up and I was like, no. NO, tell me he's not going to…oh, oh he is. Oh Harry.
Also, I love that Harry has his own grave. And the "doing the right thing" is just too perfect.
Okay, enough with the squeeing, on to the speculation.
Is Cowl on the council, the senior council even? I almost wanna say it's the Merlin, but that strikes me as too obvious.
Also, the stuff with Mab, is she truly loopy, or being played…or playing everyone. I mean, she is the faiery queen, anything's possible.
And is Lash fully gone, or do remnants of her still remain to help Harry along? Will be curious to see.
And what IS up with Harry's mommy. Wonder when will get the answer on that one.
And there was more, but I’m blanking now and Farscape is calling. But overall, just gotta say, I LOVE these books. Squee!
Anyway, now that I've just put aside the ninth book (meaning I have to wait for the next one. *sigh* I hate waiting. Add it to the list…which will be shortening by one in July. Can't believe we'll be getting the LAST HP book soon. WOW), my thoughts, reactions, possible questions/speculation and squeeing over the books:
First off, HARRRRRY!! *hugs* My *god* does the man need hugs! Poor poor boy. I've loved his steadily increasing number of friends and allies as the books go along. The first one, when he has NO ONE to turn to truly is depressing! And luckily enough, I'm quite fond of all of 'em.
Which brings me to Thomas!! I love him, I can't help it. I liked him even before I knew he was Harry's bro, I mean he's PRETTY. And amusing. But, I didn't *love* him till the whole brother thing came out and then it's just too cute! I love Harry's interactions with him, their total loyalty to one another. Just too cute. And funny, the gay stuff, especially in the ninth book, amused me to no end.
More on the allies, I adore Murph, I do. I'll admit it, I kinda want her and Harry together. If he was gonna get with anyone, I kinda would like it to be her. On the other hand, I'm totally down with male/female awesome, loyal platonic friendship so…*shrug* Guess I could go either way on the issue. Regardless, she kicks some SERIOUS ass. And her description always reminds me of one of my best friends.
Billy and the Alphas amuse me, and they can be terribly sweet. Haven't seen 'em as much in the last few books, hope they come back.
Michael and his family are sweet, and I wasn't sure how I was feeling about Molly, but was liking her by the end of the ninth.
Mouse is just…awesome!
Ramirez (other than making constantly quote B5 bloopers every time I see his name) has totally totally won my heart. And the virgin thing. Hi-LAR-ri-ous. So perfect.
Harry's relationship with Ebenezer is sweet, want to see more with that.
Marcone…err, is he an ally? Who knows? But I'm rather fond of him, and all of his interactions with Harry. The whole thing with giving Harry platinum membership to his club *killed* me.
Another thing that killed my. T-Rex! OMG, I was dying. It was when Harry looked up and I was like, no. NO, tell me he's not going to…oh, oh he is. Oh Harry.
Also, I love that Harry has his own grave. And the "doing the right thing" is just too perfect.
Okay, enough with the squeeing, on to the speculation.
Is Cowl on the council, the senior council even? I almost wanna say it's the Merlin, but that strikes me as too obvious.
Also, the stuff with Mab, is she truly loopy, or being played…or playing everyone. I mean, she is the faiery queen, anything's possible.
And is Lash fully gone, or do remnants of her still remain to help Harry along? Will be curious to see.
And what IS up with Harry's mommy. Wonder when will get the answer on that one.
And there was more, but I’m blanking now and Farscape is calling. But overall, just gotta say, I LOVE these books. Squee!
Second part
Date: 2007-05-23 06:40 pm (UTC)Cowl on the council, the senior council even? I almost wanna say it's the Merlin, but that strikes me as too obvious.
I think he has to be senior council... For a while I was really worried the traitor might be Ramirez, because we were obviously supposed to like him, but after all that poor boy has suffered... I doubt it. Of course, it wouldn't keep it from being something horribly evil, like mind control or blackmail or - something. Because he's been very lucky, and bad guys have been showing up right where he is a lot. But I don't want it to be him!
I think the Merlin is too obvious. I don't think it's Ebenezer. I'm wondering if it might be one of the magicians we're more sympathetic towards, like - Indjun Joe? Maybe? Or just that German guy I can't remember the name of right now... But, yeah, it wouldn't surprise me if it was someone Harry actually trusted. (Well, as far as Harry trusts anyone, these days!)
Also, the stuff with Mab, is she truly loopy, or being played…or playing everyone. I mean, she is the faiery queen, anything's possible.
I think the knife Bianca gave Lea was really bad mojo, and it might have screwed up Mab... But even if it did, I doubt she wouldn't find some way to turn it to her advantage. Because, like you said - hello, faery queen!
And is Lash fully gone, or do remnants of her still remain to help Harry along? Will be curious to see.
I think... I don't know. I do know that John and Harry could sit down for a long talk about how it feels to have an enemy living in your head! XD That amused me. A lot. But, no, I think she's mostly gone - the Lasciel construct is gone - but have left some surprises for Harry. She liked him, she might have tried to ensure he would survive the stupid things he's bound to do...
And what IS up with Harry's mommy. Wonder when will get the answer on that one.
Possibly at the end of the series. Jim Butcher said he's writing about twenty of these books, and then ending with something he calls the "Apocalypse Trilogy". Sounds like we might find out a LOT more about what Harry's big part to play (the one prophecised by that girl with Cassandra's Tear) is. But I bet it has to do with his mom... Something about her possibly being allied with really, really dark forces - Outsider dark - before giving it up. And possibly about having agreed to birth something really bad... I don't know, but she's got an interesting reputation...
Also! The Black Council - even before Harry was considering the existance of something like them, he was sure the events happening weren't random. He was saying someone stirred them up - and an awful lot of them seem very personally directed at him. Now, I wouldn't be surprised if dear old Justin DuMorne wasn't quite as dead as everyone expects him to be...
Re: Second part
Date: 2007-05-23 07:00 pm (UTC)I love that we have like at least ten more books or so to look forward to. And the fact that apparently he's a super fast writer, thank GOD. I am totally down with a book a year!
Hmm, I wonder about Injun Joe...could be. They say at one point that only four people had the knowledge of one of the big betrayals: Ancient Mai, the Merlin, Morgan and Injun Joe. So...
Also, the question is, is Cowl the major baddie, or does he have someone higher than him pulling his strings as well...
Want more, waaaah! Also, apparently he's written two side stories that have been published in collections, and I wanna read them! *sigh* But don't wanna buy the collection. Grr...and the second one (out in Sept.) has stuff with Thomas...I wannnnts precious, I wants!
And yeah, Ramirez and Molly would be cute together..I reeeeally hope he doesn't do anything bad with Ramirez!