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Post by Crom-Cruach on Jan 14, 2011 21:16:26 GMT -5
Who has read the novels? I've read every one of them, they are my favorite novel series so far. Discuss  For those who haven't read them, here is proof that the books are awesome:  |
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Post by Decoy Elite on Jan 14, 2011 21:18:23 GMT -5
I have found that you can watch the Dresden Files show on Hulu.
I must ask, is it anywhere near the level the novels are on(I only read the first 3 novels so far)
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Post by Crom-Cruach on Jan 14, 2011 21:20:08 GMT -5
I have found that you can watch the Dresden Files show on Hulu. I must ask, is it anywhere near the level the novels are on(I only read the first 3 novels so far) The show was O.K. I don't discourage people from checking it out. But no, it wasn't anything close to the novels in quality. Especially since the novels get better as the story progresses. And the canon is completely tossed out in the show. |
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Post by Decoy Elite on Jan 14, 2011 21:21:17 GMT -5
 The cannon is the best part of the novels. It's great how Harry doesn't 'reset' inbetween books like most heroes. |
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Post by Crom-Cruach on Jan 14, 2011 21:25:54 GMT -5
The cannon is the best part of the novels. It's great how Harry doesn't 'reset' inbetween books like most heroes. Well I'd say then you will dislike/ be disappointed by the show. Like I very much was. Especially since by the time it hit the air in Canada. I had already finished Dead Beat (pure awesome, that's when he rides the zombie T-Rex) |
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Post by Decoy Elite on Jan 14, 2011 21:28:00 GMT -5
The cannon is the best part of the novels. It's great how Harry doesn't 'reset' inbetween books like most heroes. Well I'd say then you will dislike/ be disappointed by the show. Like I very much was. Especially since by the time it hit the air in Canada. I had already finished Dead Beat (pure awesome, that's when he rides the zombie T-Rex) I actually didn't expect much from the novels when I bought them. I saw that Syfy label and thought it would make a good book to laugh at, I was quite surprised by all the amazing the books contained. |
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Post by Crom-Cruach on Jan 14, 2011 21:30:00 GMT -5
I started them a 1 year after the first book came out, when I had decided to take a pause from crime novels. Since then they've become my favorite novel series.
Micheal Carpenter is awesome.
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Post by Decoy Elite on Jan 14, 2011 21:30:45 GMT -5
It seems like he took a pretty weak premise, and turned it into gold. I was quite impressed.
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Post by Crom-Cruach on Jan 14, 2011 21:32:49 GMT -5
When he came up with the idea, he actually thought it was bad. It was his literature teacher that encouraged him to publish.
incidentally, the original title for the first novel was : "semi-automagik"
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Post by Decoy Elite on Jan 14, 2011 21:34:19 GMT -5
Oh wow I'm glad they chanced the tittle.
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Post by Crom-Cruach on Jan 14, 2011 21:35:10 GMT -5
I actually like the original title, just for the lol factor. But that's because I'm a big nerd and fantasy buff.
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Post by Decoy Elite on Jan 14, 2011 21:36:40 GMT -5
I actually like the original title, just for the lol factor. But that's because I'm a big nerd and fantasy buff. If it had a pun name and a big "Syfy series" stamp on it I wouldn't have bought the books to be honest. |
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Post by Crom-Cruach on Jan 14, 2011 21:37:48 GMT -5
If it had a pun name and a big "Syfy series" stamp on it I wouldn't have bought the books to be honest. then I am very glad that he changed the title. Because I want as many people as possible to read Jim Butcher. |
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Post by Decoy Elite on Jan 14, 2011 21:38:34 GMT -5
If it had a pun name and a big "Syfy series" stamp on it I wouldn't have bought the books to be honest. then I am very glad that he changed the title. Because I want as many people as possible to read Jim Butcher. .......This is your Homestuck. |
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Post by Crom-Cruach on Jan 14, 2011 21:41:24 GMT -5
If you mean that it's my favorite series that I want everyone to read then absolutely.
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Post by Decoy Elite on Jan 14, 2011 21:44:09 GMT -5
If you mean that it's my favorite series that I want everyone to read then absolutely. That is exactly what I mean. |
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Post by Crom-Cruach on Jan 15, 2011 17:35:23 GMT -5
Then yes.
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Post by chyrondave on Apr 15, 2011 17:43:36 GMT -5
I've read all of of the Dresden books upto Turncoat. Once I've finished that and Changes, I'm in a holding pattern for Side Jobs and Ghost Story.
Just a suggestion if you are reading these books and you haven't gotten to Ghost Story - DO NOT READ THE BACK COVER OF GHOST STORY!
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Post by Crom-Cruach on Apr 15, 2011 20:40:37 GMT -5
I've read all of of the Dresden books upto Turncoat. Once I've finished that and Changes, I'm in a holding pattern for Side Jobs and Ghost Story. Just a suggestion if you are reading these books and you haven't gotten to Ghost Story - DO NOT READ THE BACK COVER OF GHOST STORY! Ghost Story comes out in July, it was delayed. I've every every last story published so far. and that "big spoiler" isn't one if you've read changes. |
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Post by chyrondave on Apr 16, 2011 15:43:25 GMT -5
I haven't read either Turncoat or Changes yet, so it was a major spoiler for me.
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The cannon is the best part of the novels. It's great how Harry doesn't 'reset' inbetween books like most heroes. 