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Blood Rites

Jim Butcher
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Blood Rites

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004

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Jim Butcher

Blood Rites

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Details
Pages

372

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Science Fiction
Setting

Chicago, Illinois • Contemporary

Topic
Religion & Spirituality
Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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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

4.5

146,179 ratings

87%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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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 this

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.

4.5

146,179 ratings

87%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

372

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Science Fiction
Setting

Chicago, Illinois • Contemporary

Topic
Religion & Spirituality
Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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