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DF Spoilers / Dresden spells and would you change them
« on: June 29, 2025, 02:21:21 AM »
I've had a few moments when I've thought, "Gee, I think Infriga would've been better than Fozare in this scene." Ever have those moments? I'm sure there are reasons for each--Fire isn't best here, could hurt bystanders...Force is better...As we see Dresden develop a bit more finesse with magic along the way, I think it would be cool to see his spell-casting become even more nuanced.

When he and Asher go to the party to get Valmont, I thing Infriga would've been cool instead of Fozare in dealing with the initial appearance of the Fomor and the octokongs.

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DF Spoilers / Ghost Story--two things
« on: June 07, 2025, 01:43:59 AM »
Continuing my re read of the Files. Good stuff. Previously, and I'm not sure why, GS never seems to stick with me for some reason. I've both read and listened to it. It's the odd one for me in the series. This time, it feels much better to me. Not sure if I'm just in the right mindset or what, but details are really sticking and I'm nearly done and I can't wait until the end and maybe restart it.

1st--Am I the only one who feels this way? Or out of all the novels, is this the one that doesn't hit a homeroom initially and you have to come back to it?

2nd--Harry as the Winter Knight. As a spirit, should Harry have been able to draw upon Winter? I mean, he was able to capitalize on his magical memories and use them as weapons...shouldn't he have been able to do the same with Winter? (And maybe even more so and to a more dramatic effect?)

Ok. Cheers and best to everyone!

B

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DF Spoilers / Thomas
« on: May 19, 2025, 08:19:33 PM »
I think it's been awhile, but I vaguely remember a discussion about what happens to Thomas. Can't remember exactly, but there's a moment in Harry's discussing the swords in Changes (again--rereading) and I've concluded that Amoracchius will banish his demon and leave him fully human. And then, he'll take up the sword. Or by taking up the sword of Love, he'll be able to keep his demon at bay.

I don't know---some combo of that. I'll go back and find what triggered it for me, but I'm sure I'm not the only one. Maybe Butters slices away the evil and leaves him fully human...???

I don't know--just something. lol

Brien


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DF Spoilers / Turncoat
« on: May 10, 2025, 08:02:01 PM »
Obviously, I've been rereading.  ;D

Near the end of Turncoat, Dresden and McCoy are talking about the fact that Peabody wasn't by himself on the island. Who was the 2nd person? Did we find out and I missed it along the way? Do we think this was Cowl joining him in Chicago? Some other Black Council wizard/entity?

Hope all are well. Cheers!

Brien


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DF Spoilers / Harry's force rings
« on: April 25, 2025, 01:34:14 AM »
Was wondering a little bit about these. Harry describes charging them with his own motion throughout the day and whatnot like that. He hits the heavy bag at one point to recharge them. I was thinking if it's kinetic energy like how watches maintain charge(?), wouldn't it be possible for Harry to use some sort of device to do this like those used for watches? I'm sure the technology aspect of it may negate it, but I'm just thinking that it should be possible.

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DF Spoilers / And another thing...Justine
« on: April 12, 2025, 04:43:31 PM »
Right before Harry and Carlos duel Malvora and Madrigal Wraith, he chats with Justine. He asks how she's up and around. She's more than a bit evasive I think. Sorry, I've been listening, so don't have the exact quote.

I'm sure this has been discussed, but Nemfected would explain it all, but it kind of pins down a timeline for infection of Justine.

Feel free to tell me it's been discussed and where have I been.  hehe

Cheers to all!

Brien

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DF Spoilers / Do you think we'll see Elaine again?
« on: April 11, 2025, 02:33:43 PM »
I'm rereading White Night and I'm wondering about Elaine more and more. Remember all the thinking that Elaine might be Kumori? I keep thinking about the mental whammy DuMorne played at with Elaine and any number of other things and think we certainly haven't seen the last of Elaine. I also wonder if she could be of the thinking that black magic isn't necessarily used for bad things like Kumori saving the man's life using necromancy. I haven't put my finger on it, but there's something prickling at the back of my brain. Maybe she's black council? She's anti white council based on her discussion with Harry about going before the WC. It's thin, but possible.

Anyway--Hope all are well.

B

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DF Spoilers / How many times have you read the Dresden Files?
« on: April 08, 2025, 03:07:58 AM »
Read, listened to, thought about...

I've read them through multiple times and listen to them regularly on my work commute. I'm currently on my umpteenth reread and currently on White Knight. I feel like he's a friend I get to say hello to from time-to-time. It's comfortable. When I don't have other books going--always a few--I'll play one of the Dresden Files novels in the car and I'm right back to that feeling you get the first time you read a story that you fall for. It's pretty wonderful.

Don't feel like you have to answer to topic question. I'm sure there are loads of you in the same boat I'm in and that, in itself, is pretty cool.

Thanks and best to you, Fellow Dresden-philes (Is that a thing?),

B

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DF Spoilers / Cowl-Deadbeat revisit
« on: March 17, 2025, 03:58:19 PM »
Just finished a reread. I know it's been discussed, but Cowl's scarred arms...Any ideas? Was there ever confirmation about Talvi Inverno having scarred arms? If not, okay, but over time, wouldn't the scars have faded or even disappeared (a la Harry's hand healing)?

As much as those here wanting a resolution to the question to Cowl, do we really have one?

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DF Spoilers / James Butcher
« on: March 05, 2025, 01:12:28 AM »
Have any of you read his novels? I'm interested in something new and I'm wondering what you think.

Thanks!

Bri

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DF Spoilers / Blood Rites foreshadowing
« on: February 22, 2025, 03:31:48 PM »
Just a very tiny detail near the end of the book...minuscule.

When Lara is about to have her way with Lord Raith, she is described as Wintry.

Like I said---Minuscule, but telling.

Anyhow--Have a great weekend!

Cheers and best to all---B


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DF Spoilers / Ummm...what happened to the post about...
« on: February 18, 2024, 07:22:50 AM »
Nic and the artifacts?

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DF Spoilers / Skin Game
« on: January 16, 2024, 02:59:56 AM »
Just saying it outloud:

When Butters meets Nic in front of Michael's house and the Sword of Faith becomes a lightsaber---Just WOW! The whole scene and really, the whole evolution of Butters is a wonderful part of the Dresden Files. Remember when Thomas described him as a coward? As much as we have a cast of supporting characters in DF, Butters has really grown more than any other character, I think--except maybe Toot.

Anyway--Cheers---Just needed to say it outloud!

Good times!

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DF Spoilers / Question
« on: June 16, 2023, 02:27:59 PM »
While we wait for another story, I thought I'd ask this: What are your top few things you look forward to learning the answers to from all the various topics we've discussed since this forum began?


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DF Spoilers / Names
« on: April 23, 2023, 05:52:43 PM »
Just was reading something else and the name, Shiro, came up. It means White. Looked up Sanya, it means Defender of Man, and Michael, who is like or resembles God.

I'm guessing many knew this already, but I thought it was kinda cool.

I mean, Harry says Names are important and have power.

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