The View From The Foothills

Comment by Julie D.

July 30, 2008 @ 4:55 pm

Well, we can’t always agree.

I admit I liked the subsequent books much better. But I’m also into Asian culture somewhat … which I suspect helps.

Comment by Will Duquette

July 30, 2008 @ 6:40 pm

I’m interested in things Chinese as well; that’s one of the reasons I was intrigued.

If you liked the later books better, I’ll give ‘em a try. You were right about the Dresden Files, and if someone else hadn’t warned me that the first two books were weaker than the rest I’d probably have given the third one a miss.

Comment by Julie D.

July 31, 2008 @ 10:16 am

She seemed to find her rhythm in the second book. As well, because we learned so much about her “universe” it seemed easier to understand … for me anyway.

Yes, the Dresden books didn’t really get interesting until maybe book four in terms of a complex story. Or maybe it was three … I can’t remember now.

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