Fun fact, my father played DND with Jim as a teen way back in the 70s. Bob the skull is based off of Jim's dungeon master in his DND days, whom is a good family friend and owns a fantasy game shop in Kansas :)
I also think I read somewhere that it was a joke between him and his fictional writing professor since Bob is literally and literarily a “talking head”
Did the author finished them ? > i remember getting to the part where he has to help steal something with "the traitor" but the rest of the story wasn't published yet.
My all time favorite series, so many great lines. "Polka will never die!" "Life is Journey. Time is a River. The Door is Ajar." "The building was on fire, and it wasn't my fault." "If the world burns because of that then so be it. Me and the kid will roast some marshmallows." And of course: "I used the knife. I saved a child. I won a war. God forgive me."
Only book ever which has ever been able to make my eyes a bit wet (during the death of two people I won't name)the writing is fantastic...also best quote is the building one it's soooo harry
Forgot to mention one of the short stories is told in the DOG'S perspective and it's glorious. Also glad you mentioned James Marsters because, yes. If nothing else he IS Harry AND Bob the skull. If they ever do another live action he needs to at least voice Bob.
The best description of this series is from my brother- "It is Harry Potter for adults." It may have things from children's books, but it all is a very adult life and death themes.
"The fictional american city of chicago" as someone who lives in the shadow of chicago, this joke his particularly hard 😹😹😹😹😹 Also yes, the audio book are the DEFINITIVE way to consume this series. I've read and listened to all the books through 15 (yea i need to catch up, but I kinda like binging 2 or 3 dresden books in a row because as you said, they just go so fast except book 2, which for me, felt like the longest slowest book in the series) and the audio books are just incredible
When my mom bought a house i was 17. To my surprise i found a book in a box, it was Dead Beat.. That was a turning point in my life and that was my introduction to Dresden. I've read all the books since then and my life seems more comfortable since then.❤
If you enjoy audiobooks I HIGHLY recommend the audiobooks of this series. Marsters is incredible. Plus if you want more from Butcher I thoroughly enjoyed the Codex Alera series. Fun fantasy world with cool creatures and an interestingly unique magic system. The audiobook version is also good, narrated by Kate Reading.
I love that through the course of the books the characters, not just Harry, all grow and change, getting stronger and stronger in a realistic way, as the stakes get higher and higher. There is never a "training montage" or "mystery potion" that gives a massive undeserved power boost. It's more like, they spend a book finding a mystery and 2 books later they find that the mystery actually sets a chain of actions in motion that 2 books later resolve in an ally teaching Dresden a trick that 2 books later becomes a weapon or a tool Dresden can actually use every now and again. I love seeing character going from small and innocent but curious and smart to adult independent and reliable, or from just your average un-assuming kind of wimpy but likable human, growing into this bad ass demi angel warrior having threesomes with werewolves xD. I know it's crazy (and the series is not the monkey male fantasy all the time) but there is just something soo cool to see character you like get stronger and stronger and defeating foes you only heard about being whispered at 10 books before. I think the world develops so well, that you end up even liking some of the recurring villains, so much so that when the story goes into a different direction and then like a year later when the story goes back to normal and Harry is chatting with a villain and they casually comment how he has been fighting one of Dresden's allies this whole time and the ally is now actually a dependable person instead of the jackass we know we kind of get "oh wow, I wonder what happened to make him change and grow" and then we actually eventually have a time to talk to that side character and he has all this complex things going on in his life because the world is not just about the main character and is alive and grows with him. That's how you end up feeling the world is real and the characters are likable.
I agree. The series is the best example I've found of a character ( and his companions, and enemies, and his obstacles ) leveling up over the course of the series, and done in such a way that it really feels reasonable. Also Jim has thus far kept from making Harry become over powered compared to his foes. I highly recommend the series to anyone that will listen to me.
Word of warning: the first 2-3 books are the worst of the series. The great part about that is that almost every book is better than the previous one. But on the other hand, it will absolutely scare people away too soon. My advice: If you think the first books are good or okay: keep reading. If you absolutely hate book 1 or still don't like it after book 3, I think it's better to stop. If you're on the fence and are still not convinced by Dead Beat, then this series will never convince you.
I felt bad for Glove with Ghost Story. I’ve had some fave series that had a stand in narrator before that turned out to be horrifically jarring. The Hollows, for example. The stand in pitched voices high that were usually low. Pitched voices low that were usually high. And her pronunciations were so far off some of the names were almost unrecognizable. Glover clearly either is a fan who had listened to the previous books or did his homework. His diction, cadence and pronunciation were all spot on. It was just the voice that was different. He did an excellent job.
You are the second person to tell me the best way to read these books is through the audio version. I read them all myself without even knowing about the audio books, but it does make me want to go back and listen to all the books again to refresh my memory for the next book.
You won't be sorry. Although in my opinion, James Marsters really gets everyone sorted from book 4 onwards. Before that they're still really good, but he's consistent after book 4
I always read the newest book first, and then I listen to it. The audiobooks are great for doing chores or while working. When I painted my house, I listened to several of the books. It changed a chore into a relaxing task that I looked forward to.
I love The Dresden Files. I can’t wait for the next book. The tv show had promise but kind of a let down and didn’t live up to the books. If you like The Dresden Files I recommend checking out Sandman Slim.
I love this video, it is a clear and concise explanation of what the Dresden Files is about, and what makes it interesting, but the passion still very much shines through. This made me happy.
the audio book series got my 19 year old self back into fiction and literature in general. I didnt read books at all. Friend reccomended me the dresden files and all of a sudden I was 15 audio books down and obsessed. Now Ive listened to over 100 books and have over one and a half months of listening time on audible. Im also getting into writing. Thank you , Jim Butcher.
There's also an RPG with quite a lot of lore that might not necessarily be in the books. It's based on the Fate system so it's pretty soft as far as rules go but very fun narratively
@@haydensellers2649 Yes. And technically there are two different versions of it (both written by persons in the setting). The first which is based on an older version of FATE, is called Dresden Files RPG. It has 3 books: Your story (main rulebook), Our world (writeups of a lot of characters from the series), The Paranet Papers (alternative setting and more empowered versions of some characters). The first two are supposed to be written by Billy with lots of discussions between him, Harry and Bob which manifests as scribbles in the margin, post it notes etc. Paranet Papers is written later, and is then written by Billy, Waldo Butters and Karrin Murphy, and also have such baneter between them, and basically takes place after the events of the book Changes. The first two are out of print, but can be bought as pdf's. Not quite sure about the status of the last one, think it might still eb in print, but otherwise also availible as pdf's. The second version is called Dresden Files Accelerated, and it uses a newer, and simplified version of the rules. That one is suposed to be written by Ivy...
Love this book series. All the colorful cast of characters around Harry and how he bounces off of them with pop culture references really make the series for me. I like how each installment expands the world and usually puts Harry in an even more dire circumstance. I have yet to listen to the series, but have been told that I should.
I started the series at book 6, then went back and read the rest of them. I’m glad that I discovered the DF after both Butcher and Marsters had gotten into their groove - if I’d started with the first couple of books, I don’t think I would have stuck with it. But the series is 🔥🔥🔥 from book 3, on. Favorite book series ever.
You absolutely nailed why this is my favorite series of all time. It's the only book series I've ever reread, and I've reread it three times. It's ridiculous!
When I know when the next book in the series is coming out, I reread the entire series so as to be ready for the new one. There are so many favorite scenes to re-visit, and familiar sections to bring me to tears.
This is my all time favorite series and you did a great job on pitching it. The Dresden Files is truly a masterpiece, painted before you a few strokes at a time. You might also want to try out the Cradle series by Will Wight. Very similar in tone, humor, and character depth. Very different in plot and world.
I read the author Jim Butcher bio in the back of a book it said he was a martial arts enthusiast, with countless skills rendered useless atleast 200 years ago. Also he started writing becuase doing anything else would make him crazy. Im barely paraphrasing.
Dresden files is the first fantasy series I've read. I've read fantasy before, but never in novel form. I felt so connected to Dresden that I think I've created some sort of parasocial relationship with the character, he really does feel that real! Some might say he does exist and is their friend in real life, my friend told me so! :D Just sad that not a lot of people upload Dresden files content on CZcams (I love watching them), so this video is much appreciated! Subbed!
I love the series, and my compliments on an excellent review. You highlighted many of the good points of the series while managing to avoid major spoilers. I deeply respect that. I would personally add that every book makes me laugh, and darn near every one has at least one part that makes me cry. Keep up the good work.
I was actually introduced to the series by the tv show, and love the books. I've also gotten a hold of the TTRPG and Cooperative Card Game, both by Evil Hat. The entire world created by the books is amazing.
I finished the serie about a half a year ago, i loved it so much. The lore is so powerfull and the character development. Can't wait how see how the story unfolds further.
After the Malazan video I was excited to see what other videos you had, and was left dissapointed. But youtube recomendations led me to you once again this time i subscribed just to be sure i dont miss anything😉
I saw the TV series first and then discovered the books. The Books. I have all of them, some in hard back, and I read through allllll of them every time a new one comes out. And yeah, Marsters is perfect.
You did a good job with the editing. I thought maybe you would have at least 5,000 subscribers so I was surprised to see it's less than 1,000. Keep up the good work and you will grow for sure!
A marvellous little video here. I greatly enjoyed it, all of it, even the silly graphics. Similar to Jim Butcher's sometimes childlike sense of humour. I recently used the Dresden files to introduce my wife to fantasy lit. It worked. She was immediately addicted, forcing me to buy all 17 of the novels so that she can read them all in order of publication. She says she isn't interested in the short stories. However, I am feel pretty certain that when she finishes Battle Ground, she will be chasing me out the door to get the short story collections. I will have to check out the audio versions via used book stores. We spend so much on books, going to expensive audio books would have us on the street.
I discovered the audiobooks a year ago and when I say discovered, I mean it. In Germany it is like this series never existed, you don't find it in book stores and nobody has ever heard about it. The rights of the German translations belong to a company that has went bankrupt I think so there's that. Long story short: Everytime I'm in a bigger bookstore I ask if they've got some Dresden files books and when I hear the inevitable 'no' I'm giving them my 'I thought you where a bookstore'-face. Some day it'll work 😅
@@Jeff-fl3pi die ganze Sache stinkt allgemein zum Himmel. Selbst die vorhandenen Übersetzungen kriegt man praktisch gar nicht mehr. Auf audible sind die deutschen hörbücher auch von heute auf morgen verschwunden und nie wieder aufgetaucht. Nervt
Hello, you got me to start Malazan it's a bit different than my comfort zone (Wheel of Time). But I'm really starting to love Gardens of the Moon. Thank you!!
Malazan is a different style of writing ... it has great world building and story lines, but you just don't get invested in the characters like you do for Song of Ice & Fire or Brandon Sanderson's works. If you can appreciate that style of writing, I suggest that you stick it out. I don't know that I would ever re-read them, but I do not regret reading them through once.
@@raswartz I am not saying they are not well written, they just don't seem relatable. More abstract. It is difficult for me to articulate, but it is easier to feel invested in characters from authors like Dresden, Sanderson, Hobbs.
@@jenniferj5324 Because most writers will straight-up tell you a character's motivation. Erikson shows you their behavior, and leaves clues for you to work out what their motivation was. This leaves something for the reader to discover on their own, so when you get it, it really hits hard.
I believe I've read everything (...and listened. James Marsters rules!) up to date and I'm champing for the next book. I suppose I'll give the tv series a look.
Love your overview of the series. Great job without any spoilers. So happy you didn't forget to mention Mister & Mouse. I wonder if you liked the Kate Daniels books?
I just started book 6 which begins with Harry rescuing puppies and having some difficulty finding a home for one of them. Please tell me this puppy becomes the large dog you spoke of in the end of the video.
@@ValhallaAMV I hear you, but that's the thing that bothers me the most. We keep making these stories where heroes have these slave-friends and people are ok with it. I'm ready for a more progressive imagination. I think that the new Battlestar Galactica series finally got it right. Humans generated an artificially intelligent species and enslaved them. The subsequent war was epic... and justified.
Bob The Skull is not a human. He's a Spirit of Air. The skull is his home. Whoever (anybody) holds his skull is his master. Those are "the rules", in the Nevernever/ Fairy sense. The "slave" quip is just tgat, a quip. Bob The Skull has never been human or alive the way people are. It would be better to describe him as a lecherous, pithy, whiny Super Artificial Intelligence. Edit: IIRC nobody in the books calls Bob a slave unless they are *sorely* mistaken about what Bob is.
If the two short story collections are *still* not enough, there are a few more on Butcher's website. There are also two more in separate anthologies, one from Toot's pov in "Heroic Hearts" and one from Mouse's pov in "Instinct: An Animal Rescuers Antholgy". Lastly, there is a DF novella: "The Law".
Warning for Chicago readers: If you're from Chicago, give Jim a few books to get to know the city. He got a lot of grief from Chicagoans for talking about midtown Chicago, although in fairness there is both a Midtown Athletic Club and a Hotel at Midtown. Later he refers to the area as Bucktown, which is actually on the map as an area, but growing up in Budlong Woods in the 1960s I never heard anyone mention Bucktown either. :-D
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Fun fact, my father played DND with Jim as a teen way back in the 70s. Bob the skull is based off of Jim's dungeon master in his DND days, whom is a good family friend and owns a fantasy game shop in Kansas :)
Wow thats cool
Oh that's a nice wee fact!
In the 70s? Jim was born in 1971. Jim was playing D&D with your father when Jim was 8 or younger?
@@Dyrnwynn idk the exact dates, probably early or late 80's.
I also think I read somewhere that it was a joke between him and his fictional writing professor since Bob is literally and literarily a “talking head”
I'm obsessed with the Dresden Files. To this day, it is one of my favorite fantasy series and still remains part of my 'top 10'.
Did the author finished them ? > i remember getting to the part where he has to help steal something with "the traitor" but the rest of the story wasn't published yet.
@@gusty9053 He’s still writing them. One just was recently published.
Dude, why is it so hard to find these books
@@thegoosling8947 Have you tried audible ? Or some let's say more underhanded means :) ?
@@thegoosling8947 barnes & nobles carries them.
4:54 Lmao! That clip of Harry “doing the right thing, if not always the smartest way.” 😂😂😂
My all time favorite series, so many great lines.
"Polka will never die!"
"Life is Journey. Time is a River. The Door is Ajar."
"The building was on fire, and it wasn't my fault."
"If the world burns because of that then so be it. Me and the kid will roast some marshmallows."
And of course:
"I used the knife. I saved a child. I won a war. God forgive me."
You made me laugh so hard "Polka will never die!"
@@ohmythatsweird PWND - Gotta love a double joke.
the last one hit so hard
@@Jeff-fl3pi it always will. I've read that book a dozen times at least. It never gets any easier.
Only book ever which has ever been able to make my eyes a bit wet (during the death of two people I won't name)the writing is fantastic...also best quote is the building one it's soooo harry
i was there when Jim Butcher at a con panel asked the crowd for whose PoV should be the next short-story. Practically everyone wanted Mouse.
What? Not Mister? Just kidding. Mouse would be an interesting POV character.
Zoo Day?
@@andrewjenkins9965 Yeah, I think that was it.
@@Grey_Shard It is. "My name is Mouse, and I'm a good dog." (boy?... maybe. It's been awhile.)
Forgot to mention one of the short stories is told in the DOG'S perspective and it's glorious. Also glad you mentioned James Marsters because, yes. If nothing else he IS Harry AND Bob the skull. If they ever do another live action he needs to at least voice Bob.
And there is one from Thomas' perspective too.
The best description of this series is from my brother- "It is Harry Potter for adults." It may have things from children's books, but it all is a very adult life and death themes.
I hate Harry Potter series, and I grew up with all kids loving them. So..no.
"The fictional american city of chicago" as someone who lives in the shadow of chicago, this joke his particularly hard 😹😹😹😹😹
Also yes, the audio book are the DEFINITIVE way to consume this series. I've read and listened to all the books through 15 (yea i need to catch up, but I kinda like binging 2 or 3 dresden books in a row because as you said, they just go so fast except book 2, which for me, felt like the longest slowest book in the series) and the audio books are just incredible
The most recent book in the series is...remarkable. Try to avoid spoilers for it. You will be glad to come into it unspoiled.
Damn i just ordered the first 5 books physically. I guess ill leave the audiobooks for when i decide to reread it in the future
When my mom bought a house i was 17. To my surprise i found a book in a box, it was Dead Beat.. That was a turning point in my life and that was my introduction to Dresden. I've read all the books since then and my life seems more comfortable since then.❤
If you enjoy audiobooks I HIGHLY recommend the audiobooks of this series. Marsters is incredible. Plus if you want more from Butcher I thoroughly enjoyed the Codex Alera series. Fun fantasy world with cool creatures and an interestingly unique magic system. The audiobook version is also good, narrated by Kate Reading.
I lost the book I was half done with. Might take your advice and get the audio book instead of buying another and ending up with two physical copies.
James Marsters does an excellent job narrating it.
I can never deal with them.
Great video, one of my favorite book series ever for sure.
I love that through the course of the books the characters, not just Harry, all grow and change, getting stronger and stronger in a realistic way, as the stakes get higher and higher. There is never a "training montage" or "mystery potion" that gives a massive undeserved power boost. It's more like, they spend a book finding a mystery and 2 books later they find that the mystery actually sets a chain of actions in motion that 2 books later resolve in an ally teaching Dresden a trick that 2 books later becomes a weapon or a tool Dresden can actually use every now and again. I love seeing character going from small and innocent but curious and smart to adult independent and reliable, or from just your average un-assuming kind of wimpy but likable human, growing into this bad ass demi angel warrior having threesomes with werewolves xD. I know it's crazy (and the series is not the monkey male fantasy all the time) but there is just something soo cool to see character you like get stronger and stronger and defeating foes you only heard about being whispered at 10 books before.
I think the world develops so well, that you end up even liking some of the recurring villains, so much so that when the story goes into a different direction and then like a year later when the story goes back to normal and Harry is chatting with a villain and they casually comment how he has been fighting one of Dresden's allies this whole time and the ally is now actually a dependable person instead of the jackass we know we kind of get "oh wow, I wonder what happened to make him change and grow" and then we actually eventually have a time to talk to that side character and he has all this complex things going on in his life because the world is not just about the main character and is alive and grows with him. That's how you end up feeling the world is real and the characters are likable.
I agree. The series is the best example I've found of a character ( and his companions, and enemies, and his obstacles ) leveling up over the course of the series, and done in such a way that it really feels reasonable. Also Jim has thus far kept from making Harry become over powered compared to his foes.
I highly recommend the series to anyone that will listen to me.
I didn't know anyone could convince me to read this series in less than seven minutes, but here we are! James Marsters narration, here we go!
Word of warning: the first 2-3 books are the worst of the series. The great part about that is that almost every book is better than the previous one. But on the other hand, it will absolutely scare people away too soon. My advice: If you think the first books are good or okay: keep reading. If you absolutely hate book 1 or still don't like it after book 3, I think it's better to stop. If you're on the fence and are still not convinced by Dead Beat, then this series will never convince you.
Yes, exactly!!!!!!!! Marsters is definitely the voice of Harry. Love this series so much.
I felt bad for Glove with Ghost Story. I’ve had some fave series that had a stand in narrator before that turned out to be horrifically jarring. The Hollows, for example. The stand in pitched voices high that were usually low. Pitched voices low that were usually high. And her pronunciations were so far off some of the names were almost unrecognizable.
Glover clearly either is a fan who had listened to the previous books or did his homework. His diction, cadence and pronunciation were all spot on. It was just the voice that was different. He did an excellent job.
He did great, and I'd love to hear other books he has read, just not these ones, lol.
I actually liked some of his voices as much as Marsters', such as Butters.
Edit: spelling
You are absolutely right. The only thing he did wrong was not sounding like Marsters.
Been going through the Dresden Files with the audiobooks. On White Knight now. Loving the series
You are the second person to tell me the best way to read these books is through the audio version. I read them all myself without even knowing about the audio books, but it does make me want to go back and listen to all the books again to refresh my memory for the next book.
You won't be sorry. Although in my opinion, James Marsters really gets everyone sorted from book 4 onwards. Before that they're still really good, but he's consistent after book 4
i've listened to the audiobooks maby three times already. They are so good! Can't wait to start over again, just have to wait some time
I always read the newest book first, and then I listen to it. The audiobooks are great for doing chores or while working. When I painted my house, I listened to several of the books. It changed a chore into a relaxing task that I looked forward to.
It takes too long to listen to them.
I love The Dresden Files. I can’t wait for the next book. The tv show had promise but kind of a let down and didn’t live up to the books. If you like The Dresden Files I recommend checking out Sandman Slim.
I love this video, it is a clear and concise explanation of what the Dresden Files is about, and what makes it interesting, but the passion still very much shines through. This made me happy.
the audio book series got my 19 year old self back into fiction and literature in general. I didnt read books at all. Friend reccomended me the dresden files and all of a sudden I was 15 audio books down and obsessed. Now Ive listened to over 100 books and have over one and a half months of listening time on audible.
Im also getting into writing. Thank you , Jim Butcher.
I discovered The Dresden Files mid 2020 on Audible. Listened to all of them in like 2 months.
POLKA NEVER DIES!
There's also an RPG with quite a lot of lore that might not necessarily be in the books. It's based on the Fate system so it's pretty soft as far as rules go but very fun narratively
@Elizabeth Really? Is it just called something like “Dresden files rpg”?
@@haydensellers2649 Yes. And technically there are two different versions of it (both written by persons in the setting). The first which is based on an older version of FATE, is called Dresden Files RPG. It has 3 books: Your story (main rulebook), Our world (writeups of a lot of characters from the series), The Paranet Papers (alternative setting and more empowered versions of some characters). The first two are supposed to be written by Billy with lots of discussions between him, Harry and Bob which manifests as scribbles in the margin, post it notes etc. Paranet Papers is written later, and is then written by Billy, Waldo Butters and Karrin Murphy, and also have such baneter between them, and basically takes place after the events of the book Changes. The first two are out of print, but can be bought as pdf's. Not quite sure about the status of the last one, think it might still eb in print, but otherwise also availible as pdf's. The second version is called Dresden Files Accelerated, and it uses a newer, and simplified version of the rules. That one is suposed to be written by Ivy...
They are great books . I really enjoyed them.thanks for the video
Love this book series. All the colorful cast of characters around Harry and how he bounces off of them with pop culture references really make the series for me. I like how each installment expands the world and usually puts Harry in an even more dire circumstance. I have yet to listen to the series, but have been told that I should.
always glad to see people spread the message about one of my favorite series of all time.
Love Dresden and Marster. He brings him alive.
Really appreciate the inclusion of the audio books. That's how I've been getting through the series since I don't have much time to read.
This was a great video! The clip you chose of Spike was perfect. I am a Dresden fan because of my Spike obsession.
That is one of the best synopsis of Dresden that I have ever heard. Nicely done.
I started the series at book 6, then went back and read the rest of them. I’m glad that I discovered the DF after both Butcher and Marsters had gotten into their groove - if I’d started with the first couple of books, I don’t think I would have stuck with it. But the series is 🔥🔥🔥 from book 3, on.
Favorite book series ever.
I just finished the first one and really liked it. Looking forward to the following ones. Liked this video!
This is the best review and summary of reasons to read the Dresden files that I have ever come across. Awesome!
Obsessed with this series. The audiobooks are so spot on with the voice of Harry. Talk about getting in his head 🤯👍🏾
love this book series, i go through it at least once a year
I'm obsessed with the Dresden Files.... I only found it a few months ago but I'm so hooked
You absolutely nailed why this is my favorite series of all time. It's the only book series I've ever reread, and I've reread it three times. It's ridiculous!
When I know when the next book in the series is coming out, I reread the entire series so as to be ready for the new one. There are so many favorite scenes to re-visit, and familiar sections to bring me to tears.
This is my all time favorite series and you did a great job on pitching it. The Dresden Files is truly a masterpiece, painted before you a few strokes at a time.
You might also want to try out the Cradle series by Will Wight. Very similar in tone, humor, and character depth. Very different in plot and world.
What an awesome summation! TY for putting this out there.
I read the author Jim Butcher bio in the back of a book it said he was a martial arts enthusiast, with countless skills rendered useless atleast 200 years ago. Also he started writing becuase doing anything else would make him crazy.
Im barely paraphrasing.
will definitely listen to these books now!
Very nice video dude, love your style
Dresden files is the first fantasy series I've read. I've read fantasy before, but never in novel form.
I felt so connected to Dresden that I think I've created some sort of parasocial relationship with the character, he really does feel that real!
Some might say he does exist and is their friend in real life, my friend told me so! :D
Just sad that not a lot of people upload Dresden files content on CZcams (I love watching them), so this video is much appreciated! Subbed!
I love the series, and my compliments on an excellent review.
You highlighted many of the good points of the series while managing to avoid major spoilers. I deeply respect that.
I would personally add that every book makes me laugh, and darn near every one has at least one part that makes me cry.
Keep up the good work.
This is such a great series, I love seeing it get a video like this.
Your energy and vibes are on point. Give me more content
Awesome video!
I was actually introduced to the series by the tv show, and love the books. I've also gotten a hold of the TTRPG and Cooperative Card Game, both by Evil Hat. The entire world created by the books is amazing.
The TV show was tragic. I wish they had stayed true to the books
On my second read through of the series. I wish more people got onto it! Great video, your art and editing are on point
I love this series !!!
I finished the serie about a half a year ago, i loved it so much. The lore is so powerfull and the character development. Can't wait how see how the story unfolds further.
Such a good series and the audiobooks are fantastic.
Malazan, and now Dresden. You have great taste.
Great work!! The Dresden File series is my favorite out there, seeing it get a video like this is great to see!
Yes. Well done!!!
This was great, Thank you! The Dresden Files tops the list, reading all else while waiting for another volume...
Fantastic break down of the series.
I love his Alera Codex series as well. Hands down my favorite author
Great video. Thanks for it!
After the Malazan video I was excited to see what other videos you had, and was left dissapointed. But youtube recomendations led me to you once again this time i subscribed just to be sure i dont miss anything😉
Nicely said!
I love these.
Great overview of the series.
I saw the TV series first and then discovered the books. The Books. I have all of them, some in hard back, and I read through allllll of them every time a new one comes out. And yeah, Marsters is perfect.
You did a good job with the editing. I thought maybe you would have at least 5,000 subscribers so I was surprised to see it's less than 1,000. Keep up the good work and you will grow for sure!
A marvellous little video here. I greatly enjoyed it, all of it, even the silly graphics. Similar to Jim Butcher's sometimes childlike sense of humour.
I recently used the Dresden files to introduce my wife to fantasy lit. It worked. She was immediately addicted, forcing me to buy all 17 of the novels so that she can read them all in order of publication.
She says she isn't interested in the short stories. However, I am feel pretty certain that when she finishes Battle Ground, she will be chasing me out the door to get the short story collections.
I will have to check out the audio versions via used book stores. We spend so much on books, going to expensive audio books would have us on the street.
Michael is one of the best side characters.
I love Michael. Just love him.
@@telynns8490 Harry: Shit! Hellhounds!
Michael: Harry... What have I said about swearing?
Harry: Oh, right. Shit! Heckhounds!
I enjoy these.
Amazing video
I love this series
Stand alone stories for a series? Guess I'll try them out.
Yes Harry Dresden is my favorite 🥳👍🙋🏻♂️
These videos are fantastic. Just subscribed. Can’t wait to see you tackle more of these great fantasy series
I discovered the audiobooks a year ago and when I say discovered, I mean it. In Germany it is like this series never existed, you don't find it in book stores and nobody has ever heard about it. The rights of the German translations belong to a company that has went bankrupt I think so there's that.
Long story short: Everytime I'm in a bigger bookstore I ask if they've got some Dresden files books and when I hear the inevitable 'no' I'm giving them my 'I thought you where a bookstore'-face. Some day it'll work 😅
das der letzte Teil nicht übersetzt wird ist einfach so ein scheiß
@@Jeff-fl3pi die ganze Sache stinkt allgemein zum Himmel. Selbst die vorhandenen Übersetzungen kriegt man praktisch gar nicht mehr. Auf audible sind die deutschen hörbücher auch von heute auf morgen verschwunden und nie wieder aufgetaucht. Nervt
Hello, you got me to start Malazan it's a bit different than my comfort zone (Wheel of Time). But I'm really starting to love Gardens of the Moon. Thank you!!
go go go
Malazan is a different style of writing ... it has great world building and story lines, but you just don't get invested in the characters like you do for Song of Ice & Fire or Brandon Sanderson's works.
If you can appreciate that style of writing, I suggest that you stick it out. I don't know that I would ever re-read them, but I do not regret reading them through once.
@@jenniferj5324 Disagree. Characters in Malazan are incredibly well-written.
@@raswartz I am not saying they are not well written, they just don't seem relatable. More abstract. It is difficult for me to articulate, but it is easier to feel invested in characters from authors like Dresden, Sanderson, Hobbs.
@@jenniferj5324 Because most writers will straight-up tell you a character's motivation. Erikson shows you their behavior, and leaves clues for you to work out what their motivation was. This leaves something for the reader to discover on their own, so when you get it, it really hits hard.
Thank you! I love these books. I've only listened to one of the audiobooks - I prefer reading - but I agree that James Marsters does a fantastic job.
another great video on this channel
I absolutely love these books I just finished cold days so I have three left
DresdoVision! I love it!
I believe I've read everything (...and listened. James Marsters rules!) up to date and I'm champing for the next book.
I suppose I'll give the tv series a look.
life is a journey
time is a river
the door is ajar
The audio books are the best for sure James Marster nails it
Love your overview of the series. Great job without any spoilers. So happy you didn't forget to mention Mister & Mouse.
I wonder if you liked the Kate Daniels books?
ITS AN AMAZING SERIES I LOVE IT SO MUCH 1000000/10 WOULD RECOMEND
I just want to say this is a really really good video
Found Dresden years ago. Still revisit them.
I've read the first one and quite enjoy it! I need to read more...
I'm holding off on my fourth listen of the series for when the next book comes out.
Zoo Day is told from 3 perspectives not just Harry's
i love this series man, can you make one about the cosmere maybe?
Dont forget that the Only Wizard in the Chicago Phone Book also Rode a fricken' Zombie Dinosaur. O.o
Also if you need a really quick read there are two really good anthologies Side Jobs and Brief Cases which are so much monster of the week fun.
I loved this show on SciFi, it was AWSOME!!!
Lol, had me for a minute there when you said each book was basically a standalone.
I just started book 6 which begins with Harry rescuing puppies and having some difficulty finding a home for one of them.
Please tell me this puppy becomes the large dog you spoke of in the end of the video.
if you really want to know
the final line of book 6 is "Hey. Why did you get large-breed Puppy Chow?" so uh...come to your own conclusions
@@jakebishop7822 knew I wouldn't have to look too hard to find you here lol
@@Isaiah_McIntosh thats cause this video rules
@@jakebishop7822 The best first and last lines of any book, ever. "The building was on fire and it wasn't my fault" is the first line.
@@telynns8490my personal favorite was the opening line to Changes. Hit me like a freight train.
Bob is Harry’s “assistant slave.” Wow. Harry is such a good guy.
it's complicated, but long story short, Bob is more than okay with it
@@ValhallaAMV I hear you, but that's the thing that bothers me the most. We keep making these stories where heroes have these slave-friends and people are ok with it. I'm ready for a more progressive imagination. I think that the new Battlestar Galactica series finally got it right. Humans generated an artificially intelligent species and enslaved them. The subsequent war was epic... and justified.
Bob The Skull is not a human. He's a Spirit of Air. The skull is his home. Whoever (anybody) holds his skull is his master. Those are "the rules", in the Nevernever/ Fairy sense.
The "slave" quip is just tgat, a quip. Bob The Skull has never been human or alive the way people are. It would be better to describe him as a lecherous, pithy, whiny Super Artificial Intelligence.
Edit: IIRC nobody in the books calls Bob a slave unless they are *sorely* mistaken about what Bob is.
If the two short story collections are *still* not enough, there are a few more on Butcher's website. There are also two more in separate anthologies, one from Toot's pov in "Heroic Hearts" and one from Mouse's pov in "Instinct: An Animal Rescuers Antholgy". Lastly, there is a DF novella: "The Law".
Never thought of Charlie Cox as Dresden... A popular dream cast is James Marsden.
Warning for Chicago readers: If you're from Chicago, give Jim a few books to get to know the city. He got a lot of grief from Chicagoans for talking about midtown Chicago, although in fairness there is both a Midtown Athletic Club and a Hotel at Midtown. Later he refers to the area as Bucktown, which is actually on the map as an area, but growing up in Budlong Woods in the 1960s I never heard anyone mention Bucktown either. :-D
Thanks im on book 4 after reading it il jump on ahead on audible for book 5
Love Dresden Files