This is a collection of short stories featuring Harry Dresden, and Jim Butcher introduces each one, explaining which collection it was first included in, or what purpose it was written for. I wouldn’t advise anyone who hasn’t read up to, and finished, at least book 12, Changes, as the last novella in the book takes place immediately after the events in that book, and it contains several spoilers.
This month’s monthly motif is Short and Sweet, to read short story collection or anthologies. Which fit pretty much perfectly for me as I’d been thinking about reading the various Dresden Files short stories, but wanted to make sure I didn’t get spoiled by anything in them. Having ascertained that the last story is set right after Changes, I felt safe to dive in. I’m going to summarise each of the stories briefly, with my opinion of it, then give my general thoughts on the collection as a whole. If you’re interested, check it out here.
I’m not usually a huge fan of short stories but I really enjoyed this collection (also the Women of the otherworld) – I think it definitely helps when they are expanding on a story I already know rather than the only interaction I’ll have with a character.