Ghost Story: A Novel of the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher
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Summary
When an unknown someone shoots him and leaves him to die, Harry Dresden hopes he might be heading to a better place. Unfortunately, being dead doesn't make Harry's life any easier.Trapped between life and death, he learns that his friends are in serious trouble. Only by finding his murderer can he save his friends and move on-a feat which would be a lot easier if he had a body and access to his powers. Worse still are the malevolent shadows that roam Chicago, controlled by a dark entity that wants Harry to suffer even in death.Now, the late Harry Dresden will have to pull off the ultimate trick without using any magic-or face an eternity as just another lost soulFrom the Paperback edition.
I totally agree with the reviewer who mentioned that this audiobook filled a void in their collection. I make it a point to listen to this series every year, and every time I reach "Ghost Story," it feels like something is missing, like when four out of your five kids come home for the holidays. Even if you talk to the missing one on the phone, it's just not the same.
So, I want to express my gratitude to the service for providing this audiobook. Just wanted to say thanks, in various languages: Merci. Tak. Gracias. Diolch. Obrigado. Danke. Grazie. and so on and so forth...
By the way, I'm really glad I read some of the other reviews because I was unaware that the new recording should have been free. I contacted support and they promptly refunded the credit I had used without any issues. I've been a fan and member for a long time, and it's great to see that there's still some semblance of good old-fashioned customer service happening in an organization that I regularly pay money to. It's a really classy move, indeed.
Oh man, James Marsters' voice is downright delicious. The Dresden Files series is finally wrapped up, and I gotta say, no disrespect to Mr. Glover, but Marsters absolutely embodies Harry Dresden. I'm so grateful to have the complete collection now.
I just want to start by expressing my gratitude to the service for rectifying a mistake that occurred in the past.
James, you truly are the perfect voice for Dresden. Your absence in the initial release of this book was sorely felt. However, I can confidently say that it was absolutely worth revisiting this story with you at the helm. I sincerely hope that you will continue to narrate all future installments of the Dresden Files series. As evident from the reception of this audiobook, I'm not the only one who shares this sentiment! In fact, it's remarkable that the service (or whoever owns the rights to the audiobook version) felt compelled to replace a four-year-old book, even with two newer novels in between. This only goes to show how crucial your contribution is to the success of this series. Thank you for your incredible dedication, sir!
Lastly, I'd like to extend my appreciation to Mr. Butcher for crafting such captivating books for James to bring to life through his narration. They are undeniably exceptional.
Have you ever heard James Marsters perform in any other audiobooks? How does his performance in 'Ghost Story: A Novel of the Dresden Files' compare to his previous ones?
Let's be real, this book isn't the greatest in the series. In my opinion, it was better than "Changes," though. But even an average book from Jim Butcher is better than the best from most urban fantasy writers. So, if you're a fan of the series, you'll still enjoy this one. I won't dive into the nitty-gritty of the writing and story since I already did that for the previous book (which you can look up if you're interested).
The only thing that was missing from the previous version was Mr. Marsters as the narrator. John Glover faced some tough criticism for his narration. Personally, I think he did a great job, but we're just used to someone else. I must say it was pretty cool of the service to give this one as a freebie to those who purchased the previous version of the book. If you haven't bought this book before, this is definitely the version you want because changing the narrator in the middle of a series is not ideal.
I have to be honest, this particular story didn't click with me. The plot didn't capture my interest, to the point where I even skipped to the end just to see if things improved. Unfortunately, the conclusion didn't surpass the lackluster beginning. The abundance of anger and the treatment of death didn't align with the high standards set by the rest of the series. While I adored all the other books, this one fell short for me.
I've listened to both this version and the one narrated by Glover, and let me tell you, Marsters absolutely nails it as Dresden. There's just something about his narration that brings the story to life - the way he delivers each line with the perfect inflection and tone. When it comes to describing flashbacks or supernatural events, Marsters adds this almost surreal quality that truly captures Butcher's characters and brings his words to life. Glover did a good job, but Marsters takes it to a whole new level. As for the book itself? Wow, just wow! It's Dresden at his finest! Butcher's writing goes beyond your typical contemporary fantasy - it's pure and unadulterated transcendentalism. Trust me, once you listen to it, you'll be hooked and want to devour every book in the series.
Listening to this book with the same voices was such a fantastic experience. It made it so much easier and enjoyable. It can be tough when you're used to a narrator and then suddenly someone else takes over for the next book. I've had that happen a few times, and I've never really liked it.
I want to express my gratitude to the service for providing us with this book for free. It was truly awesome.
If you've already read it, you definitely need to give it another go. It's even better!
I must say, the final chapters of this book felt like they were setting up the next installment rather than providing a satisfying conclusion. It was quite disappointing, to be honest. If it weren't for the fact that there are still books 14 and 15 in the series, I would have dropped it without a second thought. There were a few things that really got on my nerves:
- The confusion and inconsistency throughout the story were enough to put me to sleep.
- Can we please tone down the recaps? I understand the desire to make the series accessible to new readers, but by the 13th book, why waste a third of it on unnecessary repetition for the regulars?
- I'm tired of hearing about free will and it being my fault. It's time to move on.
Sorry, but I can't in good conscience recommend this one.
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