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White Night (The Dresden Files, #9)

Jim Butcher
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White Night (The Dresden Files, #9)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007

Book Brief

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Jim Butcher

White Night (The Dresden Files, #9)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

407

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Chicago, Illinois • Contemporary

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

White Night by Jim Butcher follows Harry Dresden, a wizard and private investigator in Chicago, as he uncovers a series of mysterious suicides among magical practitioners. As he delves deeper, Dresden discovers a deeper conspiracy threatening the city's magical community. Part of the The Dresden Files series, the book interweaves personal challenges with professional conflicts.

Reviews & Readership

4.5

130,086 ratings

89%

Loved it

9%

Mixed feelings

1%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jim Butcher's White Night captivates readers with its engaging plot, well-developed characters, and a dark, immersive atmosphere. The book excels in maintaining suspense and delivering witty dialogue. However, some critics note occasional pacing issues and predictability in subplots. Overall, it remains highly enjoyable for fans of urban fantasy.

Who should read this

Who Should Read White Night (The Dresden Files, #9)?

Lovers of The Dresden Files series will relish White Night by Jim Butcher for its blend of detective noir, urban fantasy, and mythological intrigue. Fans of Neil Gaiman's American Gods or Charlaine Harris's Sookie Stackhouse series will appreciate its fast-paced narrative, complex characters, and magical realism.

4.5

130,086 ratings

89%

Loved it

9%

Mixed feelings

1%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

407

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Chicago, Illinois • Contemporary

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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