Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Books Review - Skin Game by Jim Butcher

Skin Game (The Dresden Files, #15)Skin Game by Jim Butcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The good thing about the Dresden Files is that it's like coming home to family members and having a good meal together and trading stories.

And it's brilliant how Jim Butcher manages to give new faces to old characters. The book picks up from where the previous book left off, there is a parasite growing in Harry Dresden's body and he has been tasked by his "fairy godmother" Mab to steal shit while working with some really bad characters.

The book follows the similar formula from the previous books, Dresden is stuck without any help in the growing dangers, but still the dude manages to make it even while being broken and messed up bad.

The struggle of the main character is what makes these books worth reading. The really emotional moments in the book really tug at your heartstrings and man, it's a roller coaster.

The book has Dresden's steady supply of pop culture references, wise ass quips and him squaring off against opponents on bigger power level than him in all manners and still, the crafty bugger manager to make it through.

As with all books that I love, this has been a satisfying read, but all that matters in the end, is spending a few days in Dresden's worth, like sitting with a good friend and having a good time for 3-4 days.

The whole Dresden series is worth a read, but the things really pick up after book 3-4. And then, you just don't want to stop reading.


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Review of Prince of Fools by Mark Lawrence

Prince of Fools (The Red Queen’s War, #1)Prince of Fools by Mark  Lawrence
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I fucking loved reading this book!

The funny moments made me laugh out loud, the scary moments scared me and the moments in the book that make you feel something deep within your soul, made me feel that inner wild calling to just go out there and do something.

The wild in the book called out to me.

The characters of Snorri and Jal are drawn picture perfect. For some reason, I kept imagining Snorri has Hager the Horrible and Jal as Calvin. But that's how they fit in my head.

The book is a cracking read, it doesn't let down in any area. From the beginning to the end, it's a tight fucking read. Like Tuco said, Tight! Tight! Tight!

I only slowed down in reading this one because I didn't want the adventure to end!

The end of the book was the most satisfying part for me. Many book that are book one of a series leave you hanging at the first part, because they think it's a tv series or something. BUT, Prince of Fools ties everything up in the most satisfying manner.

I'll surely be looking forward to the next part!


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