Bit of Lit: the Dresden Files

Ralin · Post by **Ralin** » 2014-05-24 06:17pm

CaptainChewbacca wrote:Got an early copy of Skin Game and it is AWESOME. Has anyone else read it yet?

I HATE YOU!!!

Also not reading this thread again until the 27th.

Post by **LadyTevar** » 2014-05-24 10:53pm

I just read the 5 Chapter preview on Jim Butcher's website. MUST HAVE THIS BOOK. NOW

Post by **Steve** » 2014-05-26 01:06am

I got my Amazon pre-order shipping verification. I'm due to have it by 8pm Tuesday.

I got a free trial of Prime just to ensure release date delivery.

Post by **LadyTevar** » 2014-05-26 02:09pm

Wait... what's this? Ghoul Goblin, another Dresden Novel? One I've never HEARD OF? ARGH!! It's Been Out since NOVEMBER and I'm only just NOW hearing about it??!?!!?

And Nit says I can only buy ONE from Amazon!!!!!

Gaidin · Post by **Gaidin** » 2014-05-26 02:12pm

Well, comic book. I've been waiting for it to be all combined. It apparently is?

Post by **LadyTevar** » 2014-05-26 02:22pm

Yes, it's Hardcover now. All 6 issues in one, with some extra bonus material.

Gaidin · Post by **Gaidin** » 2014-05-27 08:34pm

What the hell. Every time I think Butcher kinda has to level things out as far as adrenaline rushes are concerned he goes and does THAT?!

Sorry if that sounds like it belongs more in the venting thread, but I'll put something in spoiler tags when I actually finish the book.

Terralthra · Post by **Terralthra** » 2014-05-27 08:42pm

Just got it on my Kindle. Commence the reading!

The Grim Squeaker · Post by **The Grim Squeaker** » 2014-05-28 04:22am

Another year till the next book? Agh.
(Hot jiggity that was fun !)

Post by **Steve** » 2014-05-28 05:14am

Butcher has perfected the art of hitting the afterburners in his stories. That man is scary.

Crazedwraith · Post by **Crazedwraith** » 2014-05-28 05:17am

a) what does that even mean?

and

b) Can we go ahead and make a Skin Game Spoilers thread rather than make cryptic statements here please?

Post by **Steve** » 2014-05-28 05:20am

I probably would have been better off saying that Butcher's books are becoming more and more like roller coasters.

And a good idea.

SCRawl · Post by **SCRawl** » 2014-05-28 11:09am

I am satisfied with this latest offering. For now.

PainRack · Post by **PainRack** » 2014-05-28 12:09pm

The Romulan Republic wrote:One for Thomas and one for Murphy as I recall. I don't remember weather the story from Marcone's point of view is included in Side Jobs.

Edit: While we're on the subject of Dresden Files stuff other than the novels, what about the comic book prequel?

I have jungle.... It's kinda meh...

You can see it's dated because of how Dresden portrayed his escape from Justin.

SAMAS · Post by **SAMAS** » 2014-05-30 10:36pm

Darth Yan wrote:There is another thing as well. The entire reason Arianna wanted Maggie was to get to him for killing Ortega. In essence, it was his own damn fault that Maggie was in danger. If he hadn't killed her husband Arianna probably wouldn't have given a shit about him. It's easy to say "you have to let the innocent die" when you aren't responsible for them being in danger. I like to think that when he realized Maggie was in danger because of his actions it would be selfish to let her die he chose to do it because of that. Also, the new status quo isn't restored. If I recall correctly there are various powers grappling for control in the aftermath, especially in South America where the Red Court was strongest

Actually, no.
Spoiler

Gaidin · Post by **Gaidin** » 2014-05-30 10:56pm

Eh. Modify his post slightly and he's got it. Find a father who won't go into overdrive if they're behaving even slightly naturally no matter even if they only just now discovered they have a child, much less one in danger.
Spoiler

Post by **LadyTevar** » 2014-05-31 02:23pm

As of Skin Game, the Fomor have made some gains in Territory. We also see that they're from under the sea, and probably Butcher's tribute to Lovecraftian Dagonites.

Darth Yan · Post by **Darth Yan** » 2014-05-31 03:12pm

SAMAS wrote:
Darth Yan wrote:There is another thing as well. The entire reason Arianna wanted Maggie was to get to him for killing Ortega. In essence, it was his own damn fault that Maggie was in danger. If he hadn't killed her husband Arianna probably wouldn't have given a shit about him. It's easy to say "you have to let the innocent die" when you aren't responsible for them being in danger. I like to think that when he realized Maggie was in danger because of his actions it would be selfish to let her die he chose to do it because of that. Also, the new status quo isn't restored. If I recall correctly there are various powers grappling for control in the aftermath, especially in South America where the Red Court was strongest
Actually, no.
Spoiler
The actual target for the ritual was not Harry, but Ebeneezer McCoy, Harry's Grandfather.

I was referring to Spoiler

Needless to say the forums have a debate over whether Big Red or Arianna were members of the circle (I'm honestly inclined to suspect Big Red).

Ralin · Post by **Ralin** » 2014-05-31 04:22pm

Don't have a link handy (on my tablet), but word is Dresden Files was optioned for a movie. No guarantee it'll get made and the deal apparently doesn't give Butcher any creative control so it will probably suck, but at least now Butcher can afford more nice things.

Crazedwraith · Post by **Crazedwraith** » 2014-05-31 04:24pm

Not related to the old TV Series then? Damn, they had some pretty good actors on that. Though it never really hit its stride.

Ahriman238 · Post by **Ahriman238** » 2014-05-31 04:42pm

Got Cold Days and Side Jobs for my birthday, going to read Cold Days first.

The Romulan Republic · Post by **The Romulan Republic** » 2014-05-31 05:27pm

Ralin wrote:Don't have a link handy (on my tablet), but word is Dresden Files was optioned for a movie. No guarantee it'll get made and the deal apparently doesn't give Butcher any creative control so it will probably suck, but at least now Butcher can afford more nice things.

I can't find anything with Google news.

Post by **LadyTevar** » 2014-05-31 05:44pm

The TV series did have one good thing going for it: the actor who played Harry: Paul Blackthorne. He had scruffiness, the goofiness, and is now my mental image when I read.

Ralin · Post by **Ralin** » 2014-05-31 06:07pm

The Romulan Republic wrote:
Ralin wrote:Don't have a link handy (on my tablet), but word is Dresden Files was optioned for a movie. No guarantee it'll get made and the deal apparently doesn't give Butcher any creative control so it will probably suck, but at least now Butcher can afford more nice things.
I can't find anything with Google news.

Apparently Butcher mentioned it in a Q&A. I haven't listened to it yet (I'll do that when I get home), but this is supposed to be a recording: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwdBBt ... sp=sharing

The Romulan Republic · Post by **The Romulan Republic** » 2014-05-31 06:10pm

I only saw some of the TV show and its been a long time since I watched it, but from what I recall Paul Blackthorne lacked a key trait: intensity. Dresden is portrayed as a terrifying force. I can't really see Blackthorne portraying that. There aren't a lot of actors I'm familiar with who I can see doing it. James Marsters and David Tennant (in his more wrathful and defiant scenes as the Doctor) come to mind, but they're both unsuitable to play Dresden.

Edit: I was replying to LadyTevar.

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