The Dresden Files: Welcome to the Jungle by Jim Butcher, Illustrated by Ardian Syaf
Reviewed By: Susie Rivera, Reference Specialist
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Suggested Age: Adults
What is this book about? When police are called to investigate a gruesome murder at Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo, they can’t explain how the crime was committed. The lead officer, Murphy, thinks that there might be something supernatural going on with this killing, so she decides to call her friend, Harry Dresden. Dresden has a feeling that the murderer could be a powerful dark entity. He must use his own special skill set and magic to hunt down the culprit and stop this hellish being from killing more innocents and completing a terrible rite of ascension.
My Review: Though I love fantasy, this is my first foray into the world of Dresden. I have to say I was very skeptical at first. I usually don’t go for urban fantasy. I do love the X-files and watched a bit of Supernatural when it first aired. This definitely had that vibe for me. The crime, investigation, and face off between the protagonist and the monster of the week was for sure formulaic but I like Harry as a character and I could see myself reading more, maybe the graphic novels if not the full novels. There is a bit of unexplained mystery teased about Dresden’s past which I felt was intriguing, and I know I would like to learn more about him and this world. I also enjoyed some humor surrounding Harry’s giant cat Mister and Bob, Harry’s spiritual assistant.
Three Words that Describe this Book: Action-packed, suspenseful, gory
Give This A Try if You Like…The X-Files, Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McQuire, Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
Rating: 5/5
