Character Dynamics--The Brilliance of Jim Butcher

[beckylevine]

I'm reading Jim Butcher's newest Harry Dresden book--Turn Coat. I love The Dresden Files series--the books are funny and fast, and the writing is beautifully tight and trim.

But I'm being reminded once again about a particular aspect of Butcher's brilliance--the way he gets the entire relationship between two characters (or three) into a scene. He

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[beckylevine]

Any time. Has your husband not read them? I'd think they'd be up his alley. :)

You've got me curious. . .

[lizannewrites]

I looked them up in the library catalog . .

What's the title of book 1 in the series ?

Thanks =)

Re: You've got me curious. . .

[beckylevine]

Storm Front. It's great. They're all great. :)

[amygreenfield]

You've done it again! My must-read pile continues to grow...

[beckylevine]

Oh, good! Always happy to add to the risk of one of those piles toppling over. I hope you like it. :)

[ext_158080]

Wow, I've never even heard of Jim Butcher! But if you're recommending, it must be good!

[beckylevine]

A niece started me on his books about 10 years ago--I read a few and loved them, then thought of them again for son. Heads up before handing to your 9-year-old, there are usually a few scattered scenes of "maturity." :)

[ext_158080]

Thanks for the caveat :)

[beckylevine]

Yeah, I almost typed, and your son will love them, too. Because I think he will/would. But then I remembered that other bit. :)