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Did you discover the books because of the TV Show?
Kirimaku:
I also was one that had not read the books prior. At 53, as a sci fi/fantasy and reading addict, my home and professional life had pulled me away from much recreational reading. Once I started, I could not put the books down and have just finished with White Knight.
I havent been this attached to story characters since Robert Heinlein, as fond as I have been of the major sci fi fantasy (classic) writers, still the Dresden books have moved behind Heinlein as my all time favorite memorial series! I ALSO enjoyed Jims other series but the Dresden series touches a special place in my heart that has grown with each book.
Making Mouse a major player in this game sealed the deal for me and there is no lookin back now! I am in for the entire journey.
Courser:
--- Quote from: FooDog on April 23, 2007, 08:03:42 PM ---I think the TV show captures the essence of the characters of Dresden, Murphy, Bob and Morgan pretty well. They played a bit loose with Ancient Mai and Bianca. I think the reasons we like the books better is that there is more background in what are the limits of power of each character in the Dresden universe.
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I agree completely. I'd even go so far as to sort of assume that Heather (from Hair of the Dog - or whatever) was sort of an amalgam of Susan, etc. But I have no real problem with that.
I think they've captured the spirit of the series quite well. Yes, they play fast and loose with a few detail, but it's a necessity. They need to establish quite a bit without the luxury of the book-verse.
I too came to the books through the series and I love both for different reasons.
phaedrus:
i was refered to the books by a friend at work. after the first one i was hooked.
i learned about the series from the same person, but not until i was half way into Fool Moon.
seiscat:
I found the books several years ago and got hooked. I could hardly wait for the show to start. I like both, but the books are my favorite.
dabnmurvul:
I think I came from a different angle. While browsing the store after reading all of my known fantasy/sci fan authors I spotted the cool cover for Furies of Calderon. Picked it up and read all then because of the hunger for all books jim butcher picked up the dresden series. then the show came out and I really enjoy all three. the Codex Alera is the best series I think
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