The Jim Butcher Files: Dresden . Codex Alera . Cinder Spires & More

[Nyssa]

Jim Butcher should be happy to know, that I do respond to his books exactly as he described in the interveiw. It is darn good popcorn and I keep coming back for more!!

Speaking of which, they're on their way... Harry has just told Ebenezar what's what...and my distrust of Marvin has gone into hyperdrive. Oh, and the outfits sound cool!!

I would love to see this book on film!!

Edit: All hail the Spooky Crazy Death Sidhe Lady!!

[Nyssa]

Umm...Wow! Just...wow!

Jim Butcher is ...but in a good way...I guess.

[alansplace]

Originally Posted by Nyssa

Umm...Wow! Just...wow!

Jim Butcher is ...but in a good way...I guess.

[Nyssa]

Originally Posted by alansplace

I was actually going to say that Jim Butcher sucks, but in a good way - mainly because of the cliff-hanger, which would have been much more maddening if Ghost Story wasn't already published. Changes was an emotional roller coaster!!

I'm currently reading Aftermath, and will most likely start Ghost story tomorrow..on my lunch break .

Off Topic: I can't really complain about that, as I am in the middle of a 2 week substituting job; that length of time only comes along once in a while. I then go right into a 3 day substituting job. [/off topic]

As for Changes the rest must go under the ever popular MAJOR SPOILERS tag:

Spoiler:

I really expected Dresden to die in or around the temple, right after Maggie was safe. For him to die while getting ready for a date with Murphy SUCKS!!
His stuff being stored in the boat instead of under Godmother's killer centipedes means that its probably "safe" as Molly & Thomas, with the help of Murphy, will most likely be able to take care of everything.

My current questions:

1a. When will Harry comeback to life? *I can not see the series lasting with him as a Ghost.
1b.Will Harry be Harry when he comes back or will it be a Luccio type situation?
2. Will his daughter ever get to know him, as her dad, or will it be McCoy all over again? *How cool is that, btw. I'm so happy Harry handled the news as well as he did. Of course, I don't think he would have, if it had not been for Maggie.
3. Will Murphy be his partner in crime, literally, now that she is no longer a police officer, or will she be persuaded to pick up the sword once and for all?
4.What the heck is Cold Days about so that I might be able to get some clues to these questions -

Oh. The back and forth between Harry & Sanya with the pizza was
Mouse was awesome, as usual, especially when he took the lead! His reaction to Lea - Priceless!
I really appreciated the comic relief type conversations through out the otherwise, really intense, book.

[alansplace]

Originally Posted by Nyssa

I was actually going to say that Jim Butcher sucks, but in a good way - mainly because of the cliff-hanger, which would have been much more maddening if Ghost Story wasn't already published. Changes was an emotional roller coaster!!

Agreed. but not the sucks part!

Originally Posted by Nyssa

I'm currently reading Aftermath, and will most likely start Ghost story tomorrow..on my lunch break .

I sure hope you've got a long lunch break!

Originally Posted by Nyssa

Off Topic: I can't really complain about that, as I am in the middle of a 2 week substituting job; that length of time only comes along once in a while. I then go right into a 3 day substituting job. [/off topic]

too many young minds in one place plotting all kinds of mayhem!!

Originally Posted by Nyssa

As for Changes the rest must go under the ever popular MAJOR SPOILERS tag:

Spoiler:

I really expected Dresden to die in or around the temple, right after Maggie was safe. For him to die while getting ready for a date with Murphy SUCKS!!
His stuff being stored in the boat instead of under Godmother's killer centipedes means that its probably "safe" as Molly & Thomas, with the help of Murphy, will most likely be able to take care of everything.

My current questions:

1a. When will Harry comeback to life? *I can not see the series lasting with him as a Ghost.
1b.Will Harry be Harry when he comes back or will it be a Luccio type situation?
2. Will his daughter ever get to know him, as her dad, or will it be McCoy all over again? *How cool is that, btw. I'm so happy Harry handled the news as well as he did. Of course, I don't think he would have, if it had not been for Maggie.
3. Will Murphy be his partner in crime, literally, now that she is no longer a police officer, or will she be persuaded to pick up the sword once and for all?
4.What the heck is Cold Days about so that I might be able to get some clues to these questions -

MAJOR SPOILERS:

Spoiler:

I really expected Dresden to die in or around the temple, right after Maggie was safe. For him to die while getting ready for a date with Murphy SUCKS!!

Or not, for instance how would aftermath be as poignant without Harry's demise having happened that way?

His stuff being stored in the boat instead of under Godmother's killer centipedes means that its probably "safe" as Molly & Thomas, with the help of Murphy, will most likely be able to take care of everything.

Hmmm....maybe.

My current questions:

1a. When will Harry comeback to life? *I can not see the series lasting with him as a Ghost.

I'm not gonna' tell you!

1b.Will Harry be Harry when he comes back or will it be a Luccio type situation?

Hmmm....maybe....maybe not!

2. Will his daughter ever get to know him, as her dad, or will it be McCoy all over again? *How cool is that, btw. I'm so happy Harry handled the news as well as he did. Of course, I don't think he would have, if it had not been for Maggie.

...er....your guess is as good ans mine, but consider 6 or 7 more books before the final trilogy?

3. Will Murphy be his partner in crime, literally, now that she is no longer a police officer, or will she be persuaded to pick up the sword once and for all?

....er.....same as above!

4.What the heck is Cold Days about so that I might be able to get some clues to these questions -

You'll have to figure it out after you've completed reading Ghost Story.

Originally Posted by Nyssa

Oh. The back and forth between Harry & Sanya with the pizza was
Mouse was awesome, as usual, especially when he took the lead! His reaction to Lea - Priceless!
I really appreciated the comic relief type conversations through out the otherwise, really intense, book.

[Nyssa]

Originally Posted by alansplace

I sure hope you've got a long lunch break!

Nope, only half an hour, but I do get an additional 45min or so planning period at some point during the day and I already know what my plans are, so...

Originally Posted by alansplace

too many young minds in one place plotting all kinds of mayhem!!

You've taught or substituted before, I see...

Originally Posted by alansplace

MAJOR SPOILERS:

Spoiler:

I really expected Dresden to die in or around the temple, right after Maggie was safe. For him to die while getting ready for a date with Murphy SUCKS!!

Or not, for instance how would aftermath be as poignant without Harry's demise having happened that way?

I havn't finished the story yet, so I can't say! That and I'm being stubborn!

His stuff being stored in the boat instead of under Godmother's killer centipedes means that its probably "safe" as Molly & Thomas, with the help of Murphy, will most likely be able to take care of everything.

Hmmm....maybe.

Well that's helpful!

My current questions:

1a. When will Harry comeback to life? *I can not see the series lasting with him as a Ghost.

I'm not gonna' tell you!

So...I can take that as a "Soon"?

1b.Will Harry be Harry when he comes back or will it be a Luccio type situation?

Hmmm....maybe....maybe not!

Now you're just being mean!

2. Will his daughter ever get to know him, as her dad, or will it be McCoy all over again? *How cool is that, btw. I'm so happy Harry handled the news as well as he did. Of course, I don't think he would have, if it had not been for Maggie.

...er....your guess is as good ans mine, but consider 6 or 7 more books before the final trilogy?

True. I just hope we don't have to wait too long!

3. Will Murphy be his partner in crime, literally, now that she is no longer a police officer, or will she be persuaded to pick up the sword once and for all?

....er.....same as above!

I'm hoping Harry, Molly and Murphy can restart his PI business together, even if its just a front for the Gray Council!

4.What the heck is Cold Days about so that I might be able to get some clues to these questions -

You'll have to figure it out after you've completed reading Ghost Story.

Hmmm...does that mean there will be some solid answers by the end of GS??

My responses are in blue, under the spoiler tag above.

[alansplace]

Originally Posted by alansplace

I sure hope you've got a long lunch break!

Originally Posted by Nyssa

Nope, only half an hour, but I do get an additional 45min or so planning period at some point during the day and I already know what my plans are, so...

Originally Posted by alansplace

too many young minds in one place plotting all kinds of mayhem!!

Originally Posted by Nyssa

You've taught or substituted before, I see...

Many moons ago, while in college, I was at one point in my educational career, a student teacher!

Originally Posted by alansplace

MAJOR SPOILERS:

Spoiler:

I really expected Dresden to die in or around the temple, right after Maggie was safe. For him to die while getting ready for a date with Murphy SUCKS!!

Or not, for instance how would aftermath be as poignant without Harry's demise having happened that way?

I havn't finished the story yet, so I can't say! That and I'm being stubborn!

Well, go right ahead and enjoy your stubbornness then.

His stuff being stored in the boat instead of under Godmother's killer centipedes means that its probably "safe" as Molly & Thomas, with the help of Murphy, will most likely be able to take care of everything.

Hmmm....maybe.

Well that's helpful!

I aim to please!

My current questions:

1a. When will Harry comeback to life? *I can not see the series lasting with him as a Ghost.

I'm not gonna' tell you!

So...I can take that as a "Soon"?

Actually you can take it any way you want it.

1b.Will Harry be Harry when he comes back or will it be a Luccio type situation?

Hmmm....maybe....maybe not!

Now you're just being mean!

No, no, remember, I aim to please!

2. Will his daughter ever get to know him, as her dad, or will it be McCoy all over again? *How cool is that, btw. I'm so happy Harry handled the news as well as he did. Of course, I don't think he would have, if it had not been for Maggie.

...er....your guess is as good ans mine, but consider 6 or 7 more books before the final trilogy?

True. I just hope we don't have to wait too long!

Right!

3. Will Murphy be his partner in crime, literally, now that she is no longer a police officer, or will she be persuaded to pick up the sword once and for all?

....er.....same as above!

I'm hoping Harry, Molly and Murphy can restart his PI business together, even if its just a front for the Gray Council!

Hope is a wonderful thing.

4.What the heck is Cold Days about so that I might be able to get some clues to these questions -

You'll have to figure it out after you've completed reading Ghost Story.

Hmmm...does that mean there will be some solid answers by the end of GS??

Not necessarily. You'll need to extrapolate your own opinion.

Originally Posted by Nyssa

My responses are in blue, under the spoiler tag above.

....and my new responses are there too!

[Nyssa]

You are a funny guy, Alan!

Just finished Aftermath. It was okay. I'm very proud of Murphy..she was great!

I might not wait to start Ghost Story. *shrug*

[alansplace]

Or go here.

[alansplace]

Originally Posted by Nyssa

You are a funny guy, Alan!

Just finished Aftermath. It was okay. I'm very proud of Murphy..she was great!

I might not wait to start Ghost Story. *shrug*

....er....is that funny (ha ha) or funny (peculiar)?

....um....you sound underwhelmed....or is that just exhaustion?

[Nyssa]

Originally Posted by alansplace

....er....is that funny (ha ha) or funny (peculiar)?

Umm....Yes?! (j/k) I meant Funny "ha ha"

Originally Posted by alansplace

....um....you sound underwhelmed....or is that just exhaustion?

Exhaustion is exactly what it is, actually.

My shrug wasn't a lack of excitement for Ghost Story, its just indecision on my part as to whether I take a break tonight or not.

[alansplace]

Originally Posted by Nyssa

Umm....Yes?! (j/k) I meant Funny "ha ha"

(j/k)?

Originally Posted by Nyssa

Exhaustion is exactly what it is, actually.

My shrug wasn't a lack of excitement for Ghost Story, its just indecision on my part as to whether I take a break tonight or not.

Enjoy, however you choose to do it!

[Nyssa]

Originally Posted by alansplace

(j/k)?

Enjoy, however you choose to do it!

j/k = "just kidding"

Thanks. I ended up starting last night, but didn't get very far - Chapter 6, I think. After the wraiths, the intruder and the gravity lesson.

[alansplace]

Originally Posted by Nyssa

j/k = "just kidding"

Thanks. I ended up starting last night, but didn't get very far - Chapter 6, I think. After the wraiths, the intruder and the gravity lesson.

Ah! ok!

That ain't all with the wraiths!

Have a great lunch break today!

[alansplace]

I've been reading this series one book after the other and being more and more impressed with each successive one. The below spoiler (though it doesn't really spoil anything of note) contains a short excerpt from chapter 40 (of 47), a snippet that I really enjoyed, so thought I would share it. It ocurrs during the first stop (in York) of a hurried (this is 1924) flight from London to Northern Scotland.

VERY MINOR SPOILER:

Spoiler:

I let Javitz hand me down from my perch; on terra firma, I could feel my bones sway as if I’d been on a long sea voyage. I said, “It’s hard to believe we left London at dawn and we’re already in York.”

“You needn’t shout, Miss Russell.”

“Sorry,” I said. “My ears are ringing.”

“But it’s true, this is the next revolution in travel.”

Emergency speed was one thing, but I did not imagine the world was full of people eager to be cramped into place, shaken about, deafened, frozen, boiled, and frightened silly for the sake of a few hours saved. “I don’t believe I’ll invest in Imperial Airways quite yet, thank you.”