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git_r_read's review against another edition
5.0
This was an amazing book to read all the way through the four novellas. I don't always have the best luck with anthologies. Usually one superb, one or two ehhh, and the rest are truly awful, at least to me.
I didn't have that problem with MEAN STREETS. From the very first novella by Jim Butcher, who I already love to read, through Simon R. Green and Thomas E Sniegoski, new to me authors and my most favorite, Kat Richardson...each story was uniquely told and very intriguing. Each used their main character of their series. I already know Harry Dresden and Harper Blaine and they didn't let me down. I got to know, at least a very little bit, Remy Chandler and John Taylor. I will be getting more of all of the authors. I have the first in series of the two authors I'd not read before on my to look for list.
I didn't have that problem with MEAN STREETS. From the very first novella by Jim Butcher, who I already love to read, through Simon R. Green and Thomas E Sniegoski, new to me authors and my most favorite, Kat Richardson...each story was uniquely told and very intriguing. Each used their main character of their series. I already know Harry Dresden and Harper Blaine and they didn't let me down. I got to know, at least a very little bit, Remy Chandler and John Taylor. I will be getting more of all of the authors. I have the first in series of the two authors I'd not read before on my to look for list.
sharppointysticks's review against another edition
4.0
Read the first story (the Dresden Files one) but not the rest. I might come back to them at some point if I end up getting into those other series (Nightside, Greywalker) but I really hate reading books out of order so I can't bring myself to jump into them yet.
pamwinkler's review against another edition
4.0
I thought I had a review already in the system for this one? Oh well.
Dresden Files is always good, I think I liked the Nightside, I don't like Remy Chandler. I finally got to the Greywalker and it was a really nice story. It felt very authentic and a lot of fun.
Dresden Files is always good, I think I liked the Nightside, I don't like Remy Chandler. I finally got to the Greywalker and it was a really nice story. It felt very authentic and a lot of fun.
hoperu's review against another edition
4.0
To be completely honest, I only read the Greywalker novella in this book, but I am still going to count it. That story was a good addition to the series, although it doesn't add anything to Harper's quest for the truth of her abilities.
tkat's review against another edition
4.0
Fans of Jim Butcher really need to pick up this anthology. The first story is of course all about our wonderfully bumbling master of wizardry Harry Dresden. I love this story to pieces as Harry actually manages to save the soul of one Micheal Carpenter. Yes Mr. Sword Wielding, Ever Faithful Soldier of God Micheal Carpenter. Scary isn't it? But absolutly fabulous.
The next story in line is by one Simon R. Green, and this is one to look out for. Fans of Harry Dresden will enjoy Green's character as their stories have similar backgrounds. This one is based in London and is a P.I like Dresden, but unlike Dresden spends most of his time in the Nightside (a lot like Elsewhere for you Gaiman fans). The Nightside is a place where the past present and future meet, gods play, and words are destroyed. His character (i forget the name folks so if you want to know it read the books!) befriends an dead/undead creature of the Nightside aptly named Dead Boy, and Dead Boy's futuristic car. Much like the car from Night Rider, only advance the technology a few thousand years so its a hover craft, has near impenitrable amor siding, and "glass" that can appear and dissapear as desired. Nevermind the fact that Dead Boy has bonded to the car to the point where they can actually carry on conversations.
Kat Richardson's story I am afraid did not resonate with me to the point where it was memorable or made me want to dig out her books and read into her further, like I have done with Simon R. Green's character. It was ok, I did not out right hate it, but as I said it wasn't long lasting.
Thomas Sniegoski is another matter. I really enjoyed his story about fallen angels. Interesting concept. This one begins in the time of Noah, and involves the angel's of God becoming a little frisky with the natives and the outcome of those unions are dealt with within our time. Powerful stuff what transpires when all the secrets come out, but unfortunately again not enough to stick with me and make me seek him out. Well written, interesting concept, but I'm afriad I was distracted by other shiny things.
But seriously, my fellow fans of Butcher and Dresden, pick this book up to at least check out Simon R. Green. I doubt you'll be dissapointed.
The next story in line is by one Simon R. Green, and this is one to look out for. Fans of Harry Dresden will enjoy Green's character as their stories have similar backgrounds. This one is based in London and is a P.I like Dresden, but unlike Dresden spends most of his time in the Nightside (a lot like Elsewhere for you Gaiman fans). The Nightside is a place where the past present and future meet, gods play, and words are destroyed. His character (i forget the name folks so if you want to know it read the books!) befriends an dead/undead creature of the Nightside aptly named Dead Boy, and Dead Boy's futuristic car. Much like the car from Night Rider, only advance the technology a few thousand years so its a hover craft, has near impenitrable amor siding, and "glass" that can appear and dissapear as desired. Nevermind the fact that Dead Boy has bonded to the car to the point where they can actually carry on conversations.
Kat Richardson's story I am afraid did not resonate with me to the point where it was memorable or made me want to dig out her books and read into her further, like I have done with Simon R. Green's character. It was ok, I did not out right hate it, but as I said it wasn't long lasting.
Thomas Sniegoski is another matter. I really enjoyed his story about fallen angels. Interesting concept. This one begins in the time of Noah, and involves the angel's of God becoming a little frisky with the natives and the outcome of those unions are dealt with within our time. Powerful stuff what transpires when all the secrets come out, but unfortunately again not enough to stick with me and make me seek him out. Well written, interesting concept, but I'm afriad I was distracted by other shiny things.
But seriously, my fellow fans of Butcher and Dresden, pick this book up to at least check out Simon R. Green. I doubt you'll be dissapointed.
fableheaven's review against another edition
5.0
Only read The Warrior by Jim Butcher. Amazing story.
tw1tch's review against another edition
3.0
This is with the caveat that I picked the book up to read the Jim Butcher/Dresden Files story in the book and not for the other ones, so that's the one that I read. I read the Simon R. Green story as well and I might give his books a go, but I didn't read the other two because heaven knows I don't need more paranormal investigator series to get involved with.