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Battle Ground (The Dresden Files, #17)

Jim Butcher
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Battle Ground (The Dresden Files, #17)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Jim Butcher

Battle Ground (The Dresden Files, #17)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

418

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Chicago, Illinois • Contemporary

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Battle Ground by Jim Butcher, wizard Harry Dresden faces a cataclysmic invasion of Chicago led by supernatural forces. As battles rage, Harry strives to protect the city and its inhabitants, confronting powerful enemies and testing his limits. This novel is a part of the Dresden Files series.

Reviews & Readership

4.6

69,989 ratings

91%

Loved it

7%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Battle Ground by Jim Butcher delivers intense action and deep character development. Readers appreciate the fast-paced plot and emotional depth, though some feel it can be overwhelming or chaotic. While lauded for its world-building and resolution of previous story arcs, others find the numerous subplots occasionally muddle the main narrative. Overall, a thrilling installment for fans.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Battle Ground (The Dresden Files, #17)?

Readers who relish fast-paced urban fantasy with complex characters, intense battles, and mystical elements will enjoy Jim Butcher's Battle Ground. Fans of Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere and Patricia Briggs' Mercy Thompson series will find this novel especially engaging.

4.6

69,989 ratings

91%

Loved it

7%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

418

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Chicago, Illinois • Contemporary

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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