Blood Rites
Blood Rites
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Chicago, Illinois • Contemporary
2004
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Jim Butcher's Blood Rites, a private investigator and wizard named Harry Dresden undertakes a case that pulls him into the dangerous world of the White Court vampires. While dealing with familial ties and exploring themes of power and loyalty, Dresden faces supernatural threats and navigates complex relationships in an attempt to solve his client's problem.
Suspenseful
Exciting
Dark
Humorous
Adventurous
Reviews & Readership
146,179 ratings
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Review Roundup
Jim Butcher's Blood Rites delivers a fast-paced narrative that captivates fans of the Dresden Files series with its blend of humor, action, and character development. Positive reviews highlight Harry Dresden's witty charm and gripping plot twists. However, some criticisms note a reliance on formulaic tropes and a convoluted storyline. Overall, it's an engaging urban fantasy novel.
Who Should Read Blood Rites?
A fan of urban fantasy and detective noir, a reader who enjoys Blood Rites by Jim Butcher would likely appreciate the magical intrigue and snarky protagonist found in Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere or the investigative magic of Ben Aaronovitch's Rivers of London series.
146,179 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Blood Rites is the sixth book in Jim Butcher's The Dresden Files series, which blends the detective genre with urban fantasy, centering around the adventures of wizard detective Harry Dresden.
The title Blood Rites is a play on words, reflecting the vampire themes present in the book, as well as the ritualistic aspects that are a hallmark of The Dresden Files series.
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Jim Butcher began writing The Dresden Files as a challenge from his writing teacher, intending to blend a grittier, hardboiled detective story with classical fantasy elements.
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Novel • Fiction
Chicago, Illinois • Contemporary
2004
Adult
18+ years
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